Related: It's Really Fucking Stupid That "hypochondriac" Is Generally Taken To Mean "someone Who Wants

Related: it's really fucking stupid that "hypochondriac" is generally taken to mean "someone who wants attention and will lie to get it" not "anxiety disorder" which is what it literally is. It's always played for a laugh.

it’s always “you need to get a job” and “why aren’t you in college?” And never “Ava what are the 5 DSM-5 criteria for autism, why don’t you tell me all about your opinions and theories on it?”

i never knew struggling to say thank you was such a common symptom! It’s such a struggle, it’s hard for me to show any sort of strong excitement, it just doesn’t feel natural. My partner got me a SWITCH AND 4 GAMES for my birthday and I was so overwhelmed I didn’t know what to do. It’s easier online, in fact online im quite excitable. I do get excited and happy easily, but I struggle showing it in real life… unless it’s special-interest related, most of the time

check out this autism bingo i made :)

I love the word ‘squirm’. I’m squirming

i want to get an autism assessment already so my brain can stop thinking about it all the time

what if everything is intentional. what if dancing with your friends matters as much as picking up groceries. what if you put color in your hair and a stranger feels seen. what if someone makes soup for you. what if tears are sacred. what if it’s all love.