1 in 59. One of a Kind.

After a long battle for diagnosis, Taylor, a nonbinary femme from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, became an advocate to ensure autonomy and acceptance of autistic individuals. She strives to bring needed representation to the 1 in 59 (roughly 630,000 Canadians) who are autistic. They especially strive to bring a voice to autistics who are diagnosed late, are rural and/or LGBTQ+, and women/girls on the spectrum. How will you help Taylor embrace and accept the #ActuallyAutistic community? -------------------------------------------------------- 📩 Business Inquiries: aspirationalautistic[@]gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------- Aspirational Autistic is based in my own opinions, and does not reflect on those of others (including those I work for or with), nor is it a professional medical opinion, and therefore cannot replace medical treatment. Please seek a mental health/medical professional in regards to any personal concerns or treatment.

[aspirationalautistic]

I've been off tumblr for a while, how's everyone doing?

[autismawesomeness]

Dear “Autism parents”

If you want to learn more about autism and help your child maybe, Listen to Autistic Adults!!

[boredliondisorder]

Also:

“I see you’re sick/sad! Let me do my best to distract you from that so you can stop thinking about it and feel better!”

“You’re really excited about this thing and I don’t understand it but I’m trying to be excited about it too because you love it!”

[aspirationalautistic]

Support autistic kids.

[Image description: A swan on a lake. On the swan’s back is a baby swan with a text overlay on it that reads “autistic kids/youth.” It is nestled between the mother swan’s semi-opened wings.

The face of the mother has a text overlay that reads, “Me, an autistic adult.” Its wings have a text overlay on each, one wing reads, “respect” and the other says, “support,” implying that an autistic adult takes autistic kids under their figurative wing to support them and cheer them on. End description].

[positiveautistic-deactivated202]

I’m so proud of everyone that asks me to tag my posts!! Respect yourself!! Your triggers are valid!! You are not a burden for asking me to tag certain posts!! You are not annoying!! I will never judge you!! Take care of yourself!!

[aspirationalautistic]

Did a photo shoot with my friend, Cara Jones, yesterday as part of her "People Paper" poetry, performance art and photography series. Our friend, Eva HippieHeart, took these candids of the process.

[aspirationalautistic]

“Autism is the second closet I come out of on a regular basis, since I’m also a lesbian. Sometimes I wonder if closets filled with rainbow puzzle pieces and Love Is Love merchandise were Buy One-Get One at Ikea when I was born.”

[ludwigplayingthetrombone]

i dropped off my resume at this place at 1:15 and got called for an interview at 1:45 holy dang

[aughtpunk]

Today I got interviewed, hired, and then given a dollar raise and a better store location because the interviewer “liked my attitude”

REBLOG FOR GOOD JOB GETTING KARMA COME ON GRAB A PIECE

[femsband-archive]

❤️

YOURE SO COOL and smart and stuff! i’m still so proud of you for being on a Whole TV Show that is so cool. i’m also proud of you for getting a gf, that’s like Impossible in this economy. youve come far since i met you and im really happy for you!

[pro-autistic]

My autism is beautiful

[aspirationalautistic]

[Image description: Cursive text in a rainbow horizontal gradient that reads, "My autism is beautiful."

End description].

[aspirationalautistic]

Respect Us. Uplift Us.

[Image Description: Two images of rainbow slinkies on coloured construction paper. One slinky is extended, the other is “closed”. Both images have a text overlay, with the first reading, “Respect Autistics,” and the other reads, “Uplift Autistics”. End description.]

[aspirationalautistic]

Happy autism acceptance month!!!

[operose-suggestions]

i know things seem hard and complicated but trust me, things will get better

[aspirationalautistic]

hey so i'm reverting to one of my previous SpIns (witchcraft) and since it's Ostara who wants a tarot reading

[aspirationalautistic]

Respect Us. Uplift Us.

[Image Description: Two images of rainbow slinkies on coloured construction paper. One slinky is extended, the other is “closed”. Both images have a text overlay, with the first reading, “Respect Autistics,” and the other reads, “Uplift Autistics”. End description.]

[autisticventpage]

And most of all: don’t fuck with us. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[awesomlyautistic]

Did other autistics ever collect any odds ‘n’ ins when they were kids? Like buttons, colorful rocks, small toys, etc?

[aspirationalautistic]

Who doesn't love a container of various mixed beads to shove your hands in

[aspirationalautistic]

Respect Us. Uplift Us.

[Image Description: Two images of rainbow slinkies on coloured construction paper. One slinky is extended, the other is “closed”. Both images have a text overlay, with the first reading, “Respect Autistics,” and the other reads, “Uplift Autistics”. End description.]

[spongebob-autisticquestions]

[aspirationalautistic]

[Image description: A four panel Spongebob video still comic.

First image: Spongebob's hand is holding a paper that is edited to read, "Autism Speaks."

Second image: Spongebob is reading the paper, with a slightly offput, quizzical expression.

Third image: Spongebob tosses the paper in a campfire, underwater, no less.

Fourth image: Spongebob holds his hands up to the Atism Speaks paper fire, warming his palms. He has a pleased expression.

End description].