Ethics of classical conditioning
https://campbelllawobserver.com/the-ethics-and-implications-of-classical-conditioning/

The article mentions "imprisonment." Though prisons are not involved, I see no doubt that *childhood* has a definite aspect of captivity.

I believe classical conditioning deserves a lot of attention from the field of #psychology with regards to #autism.

My personal story involves pervasive stress spanning #criticalPeriods, and I'd really like to know how to address it.
@actuallyautistic #actuallyAutistic

Study concludes that neurotypical people fail to pick up on autistic social cues, because our facial expressions are too subtle for NT eyes, and recommends assistive technology to aid them.

https://neurosciencenews.com/micromovement-emotion-asd-28575/

Ok, I have an odd quasi mutual aid request:

Are there folks who would like to send me their old corded (not bluetooth) headphones and/or earbuds? Like just mail me kit you don't use.

I don't have any backups any more and my fav headphones need repairs, so want to stock up on other options.

I am in Ontario Canada, fyi for shipping feasibility.

Tagging #actuallyAutistic because ya'll know how important headphones are.

Day 10 - What's the thing your autism causes the most problems for you in everyday life? Are there workarounds that help you? e.g. headphones against noise?

It's a longer question, I just hope to hear about your struggles and workarounds. Let's share experiences and kind advice!

#actuallyautistic @ActuallyAutistic
#AutismApril #actuallyautistic
#autismacceptancemonth
#AutismAcceptanceMonth

I'm so annoyed with myself.
I did it again. I get into this loop where I start drinking a lot of cocoa because it makes me feel a bit more alert (I'm exhausted all the time) and then I wonder why I'm feeling so incredibly anxious, and soothe myself with more cocoa, so I get more exhausted, so--

Hint: cocoa contains caffeine and I'm sensitive to caffeine. It makes me anxious.

Why do I keep doing this to myself.

At least today (day 2 of no cocoa and no dark chocolate) I feel so much better than I have for weeks. So that's the silver lining, right?

I think I can probably be OK if I have a little bit every now and then, but definitely not several cups a day.

#ActuallyAutistic @actuallyautistic #anxiety

Ich habe heute am frühen Nachmittag eine Führung im Museum. Eigentlich war der Plan, davor noch etwas für meine Domführung zu machen, aber das funktioniert einfach nicht, kann nicht denken.
Jetzt bin ich mir nicht sicher, ob das an der Warteparalyse liegt oder daran, dass ich generell immer nur eine Sache machen kann und da ich jetzt emotional an die Führung gebunden bin, geht kein anderes Thema.
Kennt Ihr das auch?
#actuallyautistic

I'm the snarky, smartypants best friend that your mother didn't warn you about (because I was good at masking and being polite around your mother).
@actuallyautistic
#ActuallyAutistic #Masking

Measles deaths are appalling, but slightly less than the national shrug in response to them. Barring total collapse, the smart money is on the explicit flavor of eugenics coming online before the end of the year, largely because no one appears to give a shit.

Republicans are fascists, and fascists gonna fascist.

Self-diagnosed #Autistic friends: Stay far the fuck away from getting ASD mentioned anywhere in your medical record. You're a target.

#ActuallyAutistic https://mastodon.social/@Daojoan/114306916110826436

So my boss asked me, in private for my thoughts on a new design pattern.

I took him at his word and gave what I thought was a balanced critique; strengths, weaknesses and ways to improve. I thought wrong.

He just wanted my compliance.

At least now I know for the future, not to actually give honest feedback.

Currently reading Explaining AuDHD and this quote has me triggered

[Autistic people] can be literal in their though process, which makes subtext and metaphor challenging to comprehend. 'I'll be there in five minutes' means the actual five minutes to an autistic person.

WHY THE FLYING FUCK WOULD YOU SAY "5 MINUTES" IF YOU DON'T MEAN 5 MINUTES? WHY?!????!!!

I got a nail care kit today, and one of he pieces was the little brushed used to clear nail dust away when you're done working with your nails.
It is one of the most sensory things I've found in a long time.
I keep picking it up and trailing the softness of the brissles along my skin and across my cheek. It was my therapy fidget toy.
I find myself saddened by the thought that - at some point - i will make this dirty and not be able to use it for this anymore.
I almost have an urge to buy makeup brushes for a similar, but varied kind of experience and I know that's ridiculous.
I wonder if there are other very sensory things like this that I could make use of instead, or find somewhere that I may not have thought of?
#ActuallyAutistic

Are there any small makers of fidget toys and fidget jewelry in the USA who would like to sell their fidgets in my online store for autistic & neurodivergent people?

I'm looking to buy fidgets in bulk from creators, makers, etc. You will get full credit on the listing and paid upfront.

Please share to help me and fidget toy makers find each other.

#ActuallyAutistic
#neurodivergent
#ADHD
#AuDHD

So today I heard an ideaology that I am severely against, gets an emotional rise out of me in my protest against it.

"if it was important, you would have remembered"

What a load of BS.
I forget "important" stuff frequently.

Importance does not have an effect on my remembering. Often, the important thing is something I find boring and monotonous, so I probably will forget it.

No matter how much society insists I remember, my memory is not dependable.

Write it down.

I need some advice from the #actuallyautistic and #adultsocialservices in the UK please

I have a new neighbour in the flat above me who I met on the stairs for the first time a few days ago. She immediately started telling me about her cats and that she is a vulnerable adult who needs support. I said to give me a knock if she needs anything and she asked for my number, which I was happy to give as all my neighbours in this block have my number and we all get on well so it seemed harmless. A few hours later she text me asking for money which I tactfully denied. Anyway today she called me saying she had locked herself out of her flat and the council would not help her, and her carer was too far away to help. I called the council for her and explained she is a vulnerable young adult and they agreed to come out but could be up to 2 hours. I couldn’t leave her outside for 2 hours so invited her in to my flat to wait. She disclosed a lot of personal information and that she is autistic with global delay and needs a daily carer. She repeated a few times how glad she is to have me as a neighbour to support her. She is a sweetheart and I of course want to help as much as I can but I am concerned that she has become attached to me as part of her support network very quickly and I could be dodgy (I’m not but it shows how vulnerable she is). I’m autistic myself although I don’t need the same level of support, and feel really bad for her having been moved out of her area into this council block knowing no one etc, I really think she is at risk of being exploited. I’m safe but another person might not be. What do I do

Diary of an ASD Squirrel. Day 529 , Wednesday 09/04/2025

Wednesday started a little before 7am, overcast & not very promising weather wise.

Breakfast was had & chores done. Then I fought my demons and managed to get out shopping - not a major expedition, just to a very cheap supermarket a few miles away from the Squirrel Den.

I managed to get some different meals than Mrs S habitually gets & some naughty treats.

I read for a while & made some smoked salmon sandwiches for lunch. (the salmon was one of the things I picked up earlier.)

Spent the afternoon finishing the NMS ‘Relics’ expedition, finally catching the pesky ‘bone fish’ that eluded me yesterday.

We finished the evening with a couple of episodes of Poirot.

Final Thoughts.

Not a bad day, the weather wasn’t up to the same levels of sunshine we have seen recently but I’m happy I managed to get out to do a little shopping. I realise that this only a small thing to most people but that is the first time I have been that far from the house by myself for quite some time.

Thank you to all those who are helping me on this journey, in a myriad different ways. I am thankful to each & every one of you!

@actuallyautistic
#TimsASDjourney #ActuallyAutistic #Neurospicy #TheMammutMoves

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It occurs to me, there's nothing wrong with my brain.

I would thrive in a slow, gentle world focused on candor and justice with lots of quiet, natural environments to chill and let deep thoughts unfold.

I just happen to be terribly wired for a society that's pretty much going off the rails in all directions.