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April 11, 2021

Autistic oops!! Sorry!

autistic oops I'm an older autistic learning from the new autistics. I applaud them for having their voice and their platforms and making a difference. Learning the terminology can be a bit of a challenge, but I was raised differently and this is where I'm at this with it. A…

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April 2, 2021

World Autism Day: let's talk masking and repetitive behaviors

today is world autism day. we look more into the definition of autism , masking and what that means, perseveration, and limited and repetitive behaviors. Learn about autism from someone who has autism raising 3 with autism Its a journey.

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April 1, 2021

Autism awareness month is here! Perception, socialization and communication. Autism 101.

Let's look at what autism is and look deep into perception, socialization and communication. April 2 is more with masking and repetitive behaviors. welcome to the month we are to be more aware! Selective mutism and autism video I talked about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfIT5aczoDg&t=230s Check out my video on acting and autism…

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March 28, 2021

Autism and Play

What does the DSM say about autism and play? Why is it hard for autistics to imaginative play? Do we teach them how to play differently? Is teaching them too far outside of their abilities cause failure? Can we change the rest of the world? Can we add acceptance for…

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March 19, 2021

Autism: Off the Cuff

I got custody of my 3 kids with autism almost 5 years ago and I have autism. Here is some of the beginning of our story. It has been quite the journey. started off with just a phone call and come and get them. We didn't even have a bed.…

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March 13, 2021

Sia and the truth about autism: Lets compare

How does someone with autism really feel and think and navigate the world? let's compare. Sia's movie, Music, is pretty controversial. This video talks about the movie, but more, it talks about what it feels like dealing with lights and sounds. What the world is really like to people on…

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March 9, 2021

Autism and Sia's movie, Music

A rant about Sia's movie Music according to someone who has autism. My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspect...​ Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram spectrumannied

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March 3, 2021

Executive Functioning and Autism: From an autistic's point of view. This is a journey.

This is the journey of four people on the spectrum. This is on Working memory and the tools we have built in order to live on the spectrum. This is part one of Executive Functioning: Our journey. My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspect...​ Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram spectrumannied

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Feb. 25, 2021

Autism and Making It

I have three with autism and I have autism. I have horrible executive function! How do I do it? Here is some of our journey and what makes it work.

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Feb. 17, 2021

Selective mutism and Autism

Autism and speech. Selective mutism vs. trauma mutism. how we are vulnerable and what is selective mutism

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Feb. 14, 2021

Autism and eye contact

Included is a 1 min video I wrote and I performed both sides of the script. Eye contact and what it's like to lose abilities while trying to have a conversation. The 5 Myths of Autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOo6GhZWPQs&t=19s My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspectrumphoto Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram spectrumannied

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Feb. 11, 2021

5 Myths about Autism Spectrum Disorder

Hence the word spectrum. Let someone with autism tell you the truth about some myths about someone on the spectrum. Autism and Acting. Learn ways to know how to act and socialize if you are on the spectrumm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUhWgABC5Dc My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspectrumphoto Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram…

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Feb. 7, 2021

Message to students and teachers from someone on the spectrum Episode #10

Message to teachers and to students who have differences, who could be a friend to one and how to make it no matter what anyone says. Don't let others define you. Lean in and listen to my secret that I have for you. It is worth the listen. I was…

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Feb. 3, 2021

Autism and acting

Teach a child to act and you teach them how to act Let life be your stage Learn new scripts Take center stage Find your voice Acting taught me how to communicate. It gave me life's script. Learn to put yourself in other people's shoes, learn to work with a…

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Jan. 31, 2021

Autism assessment: What's your Autism Quotient?

Do you have autism? Take the Autism AQ test with a diagnosed autistic. This is a self assessment. This is not an official diagnosis, but it is a tool you can use to see if you might have autism spectrum disorder. My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspectrumphoto Tiktok...is @…

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Jan. 27, 2021

Autism covid doctors appointment

Shoulda coulda! Remember to being a script and go prepared before an appointment!! My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspectrumphoto Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram spectrumannied

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Jan. 23, 2021

Autism and working

Autism in the workforce. Can people with autism hold a job? Can they be reliable and handle the change of job expectations? Can they handle expectations and keep a schedule? Will they show up on time and how do they handle making mistakes? Ann Kagarise is on the spectrum and…

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Jan. 19, 2021

Autism: The invisible disability

An invisible disability can be a rough road. With my dad dying as a young kid and being in situations where asking the right questions would have helped. sometimes just sitting with someone with autism. or anyone with an invisible disability. Anyone who works in service should be trained in…

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Jan. 18, 2021

This crazy thing we call autism

I made this creative, fun video to share about autism, how exhausting it can be, how overwhelming it can be, BUT yet...it can be done! My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspectrumphoto Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram spectrumannied

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Jan. 15, 2021

Autism and the neurotypical world

A little more about me and masking and figuring out how to relate in this neurotyoical world. My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspectrumphoto Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram spectrumannied

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Jan. 13, 2021

Autism and the whatif monster

What if all we heard was the negative and the can't or the won't. Not letting the thoughts in our head or others define us. My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspectrumphoto Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram spectrumannied

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Jan. 12, 2021

Introduction to the Autism Zone with Ann Kagarise

This is a channel all things autism. I used to be a guest writer for Autism Speaks and was named one of the most inspiring people with autism a couple of years ago. I am raising 3 kids with autism. I am not a professional, but I know what has…

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