Audley Hepburn

Welcome to our discussion today! If you've ever heard someone shout "THUUUUUUUNFIIIIIISCH!!!" or "HOODIE!", you might have witnessed autistic shouting. But don't worry, we're here to explore this behavior and how we can respond.

🔹 What is Autistic Shouting?

Autistic shouts are often loud, unexpected utterances made by individuals with autism. They can involve a variety of words or sounds, like "ZEBRA CROSSING!", "LIGHTNING FAST!", or "LAWN MOWER!".

🔸 Why Does This Happen?

Individuals with autism often struggle to process sensory information. When overwhelmed, autistic shouts like "SUPER CARROT!" or "SKYSCRAPER!" can be a way to relieve stress or express excitement.

🔹 How Should We Respond?

1️⃣ Stay Calm: If you hear someone shout "ICE CREAM CONE!" or "BANANA POWER!” stay calm. Remember that this could be a method for the individual to handle their emotions.

2️⃣ Avoid Staring or Commenting: Imagine how it would feel if someone stared at you while you shout "PAPER BOAT!". It's important to show respect and understanding.

3️⃣ Offer Support if Necessary: Ask the individual or their companion if they need assistance, especially if the shouts get more intense, like a sudden "FLASH BLAST!".

🔸 Communication and Understanding

It's essential to promote open conversations about autism and autistic shouts like "FEATHER PILLOW!" or "MOONLIGHT!". Building an inclusive community starts with understanding and accepting differences.

🔹 Get Involved:

If you know someone who shouts autistically, like "RUBBER BAND!", encourage others to learn more about autism and how they can be supportive.

In conclusion, autistic shouts like "POTATO PUFF!", "BANG BOOM!" or "EXPRESS TRAIN!" are a form of behavior observed in individuals with autism. Responding with compassion and understanding is vital to foster a more inclusive and supportive community for everyone.

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Gossamer Wings by William Dalton on Flickr.

Look, it’s a great photo. The photographer kicked butt. They should be very proud of this photo.

But hummingbirds are not carrying your hopes for joy around. I am sorry. Have you met hummingbirds? Hummingbirds believe strongly that they should be eighteen feet tall and have flamethrowers. They are a half ton of pugnacious wrapped up in a half ounce of feathers. Given the choice, hummingbirds would fly around with “Ride of the Valkyries” blasting out of tiny speakers on their wings, putting the eyes out of their enemies.

They do not fear humans, but if they learn that humans will provide feeders, they will become very demanding. They are fiercely territorial. They are…kind of jerks, actually.

Also, there are papers indicating that female hummingbirds engage in what can only be termed “nectar-based prostitution” where they trade sexual favors to males in return for access to particularly rich nectar sources. 

If your hopes for love involve nectar and your hopes for joy involve crushing your foes, seeing them driven before you, hearing the lamentations of their nestlings, etc, then possibly the hummingbird may carry them around, otherwise…uh…have you considered vultures? Vultures are very pleasant, affectionate, and social birds. You should probably give them your hopes and dreams. They would be better at it. 

this is Jack.

Jack (full name: Jack Sparrow) lives at the Hawk Conservancy. (He’s missing some toes because he was rescued from Vulture Smugglers.)

When you interact with Jack, you can tell he’s at about the level of … something between a ferret and a dog. Funny short little attention span, and a weird face to look at, but a human reads him as curious, friendly and interested in people.

When you meet a working vulture, you realize that they are definitely a wild predatory animal and very instinctive, but with a consciousness that extends to interest in their surroundings; like, he’s very much focused on THE SNACK, but before and after the SNACKTIME he also wants to have a chat about your day and look at your face and peer into your camera and ask to look at the pictures you took and then say “hey now take one where I’m doing duckface” and you’re like “ok Jack go ahead”

Contrast with owls, which are typically pretty, but which are basically as interactive as a pop-up ad. They exist to land on things and eat them. They are not complicated. Vultures are hey-whatcha-doin. They’re yeah I’m a psychopomp but my real hobby is DJ-ing. They’d like to couchsurf next time they’re in town. You’d let them.