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Autism myths that I Fit & shamelessly defy!



Stereotypes I FIT:

* I'm very sensitive to sensory stimuli (loud, complex noises) & I get overloaded quickly


* I shutdown & overload HARDDDDDD which means I also:

* can’t work in traditional jobs, but especially without 121 24 hour support

* I take a lot of things literally

* I am a awkward turtle

* I say things like awkward turtle

* I look for patterns, in language, psychology, history & humanities & find it FASCINATING. I easily fixate or focus on new projects based on these ‘narrow interests’


*I don’t make eye contact much & struggle to process information or communicate effectively in social situations


* I struggle with self care & have 18/100 life skills, needing 121 24 hour care support

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Autism myths I Defy:

* I'm very imaginative & creative

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* I'm extremely empathetic

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* I'm SO bad at maths & really can’t make sense of patterns or numbers (even though 121 help from an understanding tutor((my brother)) once proved to get me from an F to a B literally overnight!)

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* I’m in love & in a incredibly loving marriage & relationship with (neurotypical) family

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* I’m actually very good at reading subtle body language, eyes, facial expressions & social cues. Often, more than any of my neurotypical peers, family or friends. Making connections & then Processing what to do & also having the capability to do it effectively, is more the issue.

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* I’m female & diagnosed at 2

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* I avoid numbers, graphs & equations like I avoid people (Ps-I now literally avoid people like the plague, too!). ️

* I am selfless, loyal, hardworking, justice seeking & can be extremely capable- when given an accessible & well supported chance!

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* when I was capable I used to sensory seek & go out dancing in busy, loud, night clubs or festivals. (But true to the myths, I was ALWAYS sober & don’t drink)

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* I’m independent, successful & happy-even with only 18/100 life skills


What autism myths do you (or your loved one) fit, or defy? Let’s chat!




 






© Joely Williams 2020

Disclaimer

I refer to myself as a professional; however, this is due to my experiences as an Autistic individual
and my experiences as an Autism Activist, advocate and child-carer / youth worker (20 and 10 years respectively);
not due to my qualifications. I hope to educate and inspire others with my inside knowledge.

I cannot guarantee any personal success, inner autism acceptance or results relating to progress as a result of my insights,

opinions, advocacy, books, workshops, speeches or 121 sessions, and I will not be held responsible for any lack of success or progress.

My services, whether they be speaking, workshops, 121 or advocacy, should not be a replacement for professional diagnosis,

medication, or therapy. Safety measures and action plans have been tailored to the event or necessity, however, anyone

participating in my workshops or training sessions are doing so at their own risk, I do not and cannot take any responsibility

for any damage to person or products / equipment. Professionals, such as teachers, doctors and therapist should be consulted before

any life style changes are made. Everything within these training sessions, are designed and written from my experiences

and my own personal opinions, and what works for me, may not work for everyone else, and I cannot take responsibility for this.
 

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