Sometimes, sarcasm is the best way to respond!

There are times in anyone's life, that the best way to respond to questions or statements is with sarcasm. Over the last few years, I've become quite versed in interpreting how questions are asked. 

If the person asking the question is genuinely interested in learning more about Autism and our journey, I will take the time to politely correct them and education them about Autism.

And then there are the people are just down right rude and obnoxious. And that's when one of the below responses will slip out! Oops, sorry not sorry!

[Oh, you're neurotypical? So to what degree are you normal?

 Are you slightly normal or very normal?}

["Their struggles are all in their head."

You're right, their struggles are in their heads, Autism is a

neurological difference. I didn't realise that you had

x-ray and MRI vision to be able to see their differences.]

[Random person: "They don't look Autistic."

Me: Oops, my bad. I haven't taught them how to look Autistic yet.

Can you show them because clearly you know what Autism looks like.]

[Random person: "They aren't drugged are they."

Me: If you are referring to medication, yes they do take medication. At this moment in time,

they require medication to keep their anxiety at bay so that they can

learn how to self manage their severe anxiety.

Are you drugged for your stupidity?]

[Random person: "There's no such thing as Autism."

Me: Actually Autism does exist. And while we're on the subject of things that

don't exist, I didn't believe that there were walking adverts for contraception

but here we are.]

[Random person: (insert unsolicited advice here..)

Me: excuse me for interrupting you, but here's some unsolicited advice

for you. STFU and ping off.]

[Random person: "They'll get better when they are adults."

Me: Yes they will get better. Better at using sarcasm to deflect comments like yours.

Autism doesn't end at 18 years.]

[Share this on your profile is you know, or are related to someone,

who is an idiot. Idiots affect the lives of many. There is still

no known cure for stupidity, but we can raise awareness.

93% won't share this, many because they're too stupid

to know how.]

[Random person: "Don't you wish that there was a cure for Autism?"

Me: No. Why would anyone want neurodiversity to disappear? But did you

know that there is a cure for ignorance?]

[Random person: "What's wrong with him?"

Me: Absolutely nothing, he's neurodiverse and extremely happy.

What's wrong with you?]

[They don't look Autistic you say? I apologise, next time

I'll make sure that they're wearing their Autistic clothes!]

[Random person: "Don't you wish there was a cure?"

Me: A cure? You know that there is a cure for stupidity and ignorance, it's called

talking to and listening to Autistic voices.]

Some new Memes

 Who loves a Meme? Here's a few that we've posted on our social media profiles!

[If an Autistic person is non-verbal, still include them in conversations.

You may be surprised at just how much they are taking in.]

[Meet your child where they are developmentally here and now,

rather then be concerned by where medical or education

professionals say that your child should be.]

[Stop and admire the little things in life,

the tiny details that we miss through

being busy, because these can be the most

wonderous things.]

[Be so completely yourself that everyone else

feels safe to be themselves too. Unknown.]

[Normal is not a goal for me.

Normal isn't a compliment.

Normal is too much like playing tetris,

fitting in for the sake of fitting in.

O, 12 years.]

[Neurodiversity is....

A different way of thinking.

A different way of processing everything that an individual

sees, feels and hears in th3e world around them.

A different way of communication ones needs,

thoughts and wants.]

[Remember to choose the battles that you want to fight.

But also, for your children sake,

fight the battles that need to be fought.]

Coffee

 

So it's that time again! More coffee memes!

Thoughts from my children Part 3

Have I told you that I love my children?? I have, oh well I'm going to tell you again!! They've both been doing lots of reflections on things that they do and don't like, as well as how they view, see and feel the world around them. They blow me away every time that they articulate to us how their brains work. So here are a few more thoughts from my children.

[I not like wearing shoes and socks. They too tight on my feet. They don't let me feel where I walk. I like feeling the ground. The ground makes me feel good.

L, 8 years.]

[I am Autistic. I am a good friend. I like to run and jump and bounce. I like being Barr feet. I don't like loud noise but I like being loud. I like superheroes. I can talk now. I a good listener. I am me.

L, 8 years.]

[Bouncing, jumping, tumbling. This is a very happy place.]

[I'm Autistic. I'm creative and I'm a visual thinker. I love learning and making new friends. I'm logical and I think literally. I tune in to fine details that others miss. I'm a sensory avoider and a sensory seeker. I'm empathetic and accepting of others. I'm unique.

O, 11 years.]

[Autism. Some days are hard. Some days are easy. Every day you will learn something new about your children and yourself. Every moment is worthit. Breathe and remember that your children need you. Autism is an adventure.]

[When I talk and when I listen, sometimes I need to move around. I need to wiggle and move cos that help me to concentrate.

[You see a child cooking.

I see a child crossing his midline, tasting new foods, learning life skills.]

[Please remember... You are your child's safe place. When your child is having a rough time, please don't show them judgement. They need you to be understanding. They need you to love them unconditionally. They need you to be there for them.

O, 11 years.]

[A little bit of vitamim sea soothes the soul.]

[Sometimes when people ask me questions, I can't answer. My brain got to think of the answer so I needs time to think.

L, 8 years.]

[Autistic people are human beings. We might be neurologically different from those around us, but we're still human beings. We have feelings and thoughts, strengths and challenges just like everyone else.

O, 11years.]

[Hyperfocus. This is the ability to zero in intensely on a subject or topic.

Autistic children, and adults, may hyperfocus on a topic that they become extremely knowledgeable on the topic. Being able to hyperfocus on a topic or special interest my bring calm for an individual if they feel overwhelmed.]

[My brothers and my knowledge about our Autism isvery positive. Mummy and Daddy only ever talk positive about Autism. All parents need to do that.

O, 11 years.]

[Some people prefer "I am Autistic," other people prefer "I have Autism."

I prefer to be known by my name and not by my diagnosis.

O, 11 years.]

[Why do people tell you to "just beyourself," but then they judge you for being yourself?

O, 11 years.]

[When I was little and I didn't know how to talk, I had stuff to say but my brain not (know) how to make the words come out loud.

L  8 years.]

[Everyone that has been diagnosed as Autistic has their own set of strengths. They also have their set of difficulties that they need to overcome. Every individual is just that, an individual. 

O, 11 years.]

[Sometimes I think my brain wants to be a butterfly cos when I have an idea, it flys away. My brain can't catch the idea, it just flies away like a butterfly.

L, 8 years.]

[Society needs to accept that being neurodiverse is perfectly okay.

Being neurodiverse is pur normal. We can't be anything other than neurodiverse. Our Autism is not going to disappear.

O, 11 years.]

[I can't sit still for long cos my brain want to keep moving. When I move, I listen better.

L, 8 years.]

[Sensory overload due to loud noises, doesn't feel like "this is a little bit too loud."

It's more like the sound is bouncing around my brain making it incredibly difficult to concentrate.

O, 11 years.]

[Autism Lesson 101:

Stimming feels natural to me. Stimming calms me, I can express how I feel

through stimming. Stimming just happens.

O, 11 years]

[Autism Lesson 101:

"Not looking Autistic," is a huge myth.

There is no one look to Autism. Every individual is just that, an individual.

O, 11 years]

[Autism Lesson 101:

Some topics, like Harry Potter and Space, draw my interest in more then other topics.

Talking about and learning about me favourite topics is calming to me.

O, 11 years]

[Never change who you are so that others will accept you.

Find those who accept you for who you are.

O, 11 years]

[I think it is important to talk about Autism in a positive manner,

because for me, being Autistic is a great thing.

Autism allows me to view the world differently

and to think way outside of the box.

O, 11 years]

[Sometimes my body and my muscles are tired but my brain, it just not tired

so I can't go to sleep. My brain just keep going and going.

L, 7 years.]

[In our house, normal is having a brain that is neurodivergent

from everyone else.

O, 11 years]

[Autism, anxiety, sensory processing difficulties, ADHD aren't always visible.

But that doesn't make them any less real.

O, 11 years.]