Giving Medicine to an Autistic Child: Honest POV

Some days feel impossible. Nothing you say is right. Nothing you do helps. Even taking a breath feels like the wrong thing. Autism parenting isn't always the big moments people see online. Sometimes it's just trying to get through one of those days... and hoping tomorrow feels a little easier. If you're having one of those days too, just know you're not the only one. 💜 #autism #autismparent #specialneedsparent #autismfamily #sendparent

👇🏼 Performative Ally Checklist (Friend Edition) 👇🏼 ☐ You say “you can always be yourself around me,” but act differently when they unmask. ☐ You tell them to “just tell me if I do something wrong,” then become defensive when they do. ☐ You expect them to accommodate your communication style, but never try to understand theirs. ☐ You joke about how “awkward” they are in front of other people. ☐ You only invite them to things that work for you, not what they’re comfortable with. ☐ You disappea

One way to think about stimming is that it’s often the brain’s attempt to help regulate itself

AuDHD Stimming

Autistic stimming is a coping skill #shorts #autismparenting #actuallyautistic