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Why I Say I’m ADtistic Instead of an AuDHDer

First of all, I was diagnosed as ADHD first; why does Autism get to go in the front? Jokes aside, sort of, the other reasons are the multiple spellings and pronunciations:

Spelling

AuDHD(er)

AUDHD(er)

AUdhd(er)

Pronunciation

A-U-DHD(er)

AW-D-HD(er)

If I missed any, it proves my point. With ADtistic (A-D-tistic)… that’s it, unless someone wants to be a smartass. ADtistic is easier to remember. In addition, AuDHD(er) / AUDHD(er) / AUdhd(er), while creative, is too much of a mouthful and takes too long to say, anyway you wanna say it. And typing/writing it is annoying. ADtistic, however, has the same “ring” Autistic does. “I don’t ‘have’ Autism; I’m Autistic.” “I don’t ‘have’ ADHD and Autism; I’m ADtistic.” Inversely: “I don’t ‘have’ ADHD and Autism; I’m an A-U-DHDer/AW-D-HDer/Any I missed.” Also, saying “I’m ADtistic” will, probably, prompt the question, “Don’t you mean autistic?” which creates a teachable moment. Or the opportunity to be a smartass, if that’s your thing. Lastly, more of a sidenote, since every language is made up, and new words are being made up for them on a regular basis and/or being redefined, when only talking about ADHD, I say, “I’m ADHD” instead of “I’m an ADHDer.”

I am ADHD. I am Autistic. I am ADtistic.

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Well, this is all for today! Thank you for reading! May every decision you make be in the spirit of fairness and may the rest of your day NOT go to $#!7!

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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How to Explain the Fluidity of Needs Based on Energy Levels

Neurodivergent community, I have figured out a way to explain the fluidity of our needs based on our energy levels. Although, if one thinks about it, it applies to everyone. Imagine everyone has a Stamina/Energy Bar above their heads; we’ll use the color Yellow to represent the stamina available, and Grey to represent the stamina used. And every task, every action, has a set amount, a number, assigned to it. Now imagine every time someone picks up their bag, turns their head, moves in any way, speaks, does ANYTHING, the yellow area either steadily shrinks, or drops all at once to a specific point, while the rest of the bar it is greyed out. Now imagine when someone eats, drinks, sleeps, relaxes, RESTS, the yellow area of the bar steadily increases over time, shrinking the grey area. But what happens if we use all our energy during the day? Or go into the negative? If we don’t recoup stamina/energy throughout the day and while sleeping, then our Stamina Bar, going into the next day, is mostly greyed out. If there’s any yellow at all. We could have pushed the grey area past 0, into the negative. Now, because we’re either running on empty, or borrowing from tomorrow, tasks we could easily do yesterday cannot be done today, or they’re done “half-assed”, because we don’t have the Stamina to do them “properly”. We’d need more REST to replenish our stamina. We’d either need to INCREASE the size of the yellow area of the Stamina Bar and/or DECREASE the size of the grey area to bring us above 0. If we borrow too much of tomorrow, if we extend the grey area of the Stamina Bar too far past 0, it WILL cause burn out. AND irreparable damage if done too often and/or if we’re burnt out, in the negative, past 0, for too long.

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"Ta-Da!" List: Sat-Mon, August 23rd-25th

I share my "Ta-Da!" Lists so everyone gets behind-the-scenes updates, and I have reminders of what I've accomplished.

To learn more about "Ta-Da!" Lists, and other ADHD life hacks, check out Jesse J. Anderson's book Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD.

Originally published to https://opinionsandtruth.wordpress.com on August 26, 2025.

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"Ta-Da!" List: Sat-Mon, April 26-28th

I share my "Ta-Da!" Lists so everyone gets updates, and I have reminders of what I've accomplished.

To learn more about "Ta-Da!" Lists, and other ADHD life hacks, check out Jesse J. Anderson's book Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD.

Abbreviations

- O&T: Opinions & Truth Blog - WGS: The Weekend Game Show - ASO: Artist Shout-Out - LPSD: Let's Play Some Demos! - LPSNWD: Let's Play Some NSFW Demos! - Annc.: Announcement - TMA: TitansMonriArt - IG: Instagram - RP: Rendezvous Point - BMAC: Buy Me a Coffee - TDL: "Ta-Da!" List

"Ta-Da!" List

✧ Saturday, April 26th: 1. Business: a. WGS: gave a human artist, Andrii Sinkevych, a shout-out on O&T and several other platforms; prepared the ASO for tomorrow, Apr. 27th, and it can be viewed today on The Titans' Discord, Benable, Ko-fi, the WGS Carrd, and several other platforms; on BMAC, added the link to the LPSD O&T Page to the "The Weekend Game Show | WGS" post, then deleted the LPSD post; on the WGS Project Page on itch.io, changed the TWITCH links at the top and bottom to DISCORD; continued writing the LPSD - Part 28 mini-review b. O&T: added the link to the LPSD and LPSNWD itch.io Collections to their Pages c. RP: added books to bookshelves, with the help of Dasia Sade and Bob World Builder, then re-alphabetized them d. Canva Designs: made a slight color update, then added a "?" and stars to the background, of the "LET'S DO... SOMETHING." Header Image template, then created the Post Square ...

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Sunday, April 13, 2025

I don't know what the fuck is up at this point, but I am exhausted, so I won't be streaming today. It could be the Autistic Recovery Time kicking in, but I don't remember it ever lasting this long. It's also possible I'm overworking myself doing the LPSD videos every week... For those who don't know, Autistics, until we say otherwise, need alone time to recover after socializing or going to large events. When I take my ADHD meds, if I'm lucky, I don't need recovery time. Or the time is significantly reduced. Moving on, since my channel discusses games and gaming, let me recommend a game before I close: Maid Café on Electric Street by Adventurer's Tavern! Here's a bit about it: Maid Café on Electric Street is a leisurely maid cafe story-focused adventure set in the otaku haven of Nipponbashi, Osaka, where you enjoy daily life at Fuwa Fuwa Cafe. Make yourself a cup of coffee, relax, and immerse yourself in a heartwarming story. It was first introduced to The Weekend Game Show | WGS via Let's Play Some Demos! - Part 10! Also, don't forget today's Artist Shout-Out! Check it out here! Lastly, for the curious, you can check out the "Ta-Da!" Lists for behind-the-scenes updates!

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CAUSE OF THE MONTH The theme for April is ADtistic (ADHD + Autistic) Awareness Month, so, the Causes of the Month are ADDitude and The Color of Autism. For more details, click here!

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Well, these are all the updates I have for now! Thank you for reading!

May every decision you make be in the spirit of fairness, and may the rest of your day NOT go to $#!7!

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How to Communicate with the Neurodivergent: A Quick Guide

Saturday, December 16, 2023

1. Don’t assume negative intent. 2. Don’t focus on HOW it was said, focus on WHAT. Many of the neurodivergent can’t identify what tone they’re supposed to use NOR what tone they’re using. 3. Don’t respond to your INTERPRETATION of what was said; ACKNOWLEDGE what was ACTUALLY said and go from there. 4. Don’t look for subtext; there is none. 5. Don’t comment on the lack of eye contact and/or on their movements if you want them to be able to pay attention. 6. Take what was said at face value.

Conclusion

Items 1 and 6 are the most important, which is why they are placed where they are; build-up.

Assuming negative intent and then acting upon said assumption will only lead to misunderstandings, ruin relationships, and, potentially, traumatize the neurodivergent individual who is already doing everything they can to not be understood.

Don’t. React. Get clarification. We will tell you our intent.

Well, this is all the education for today! Thank you for reading!

May every decision you make be *in the spirit of fairness* and may the rest of your day *NOT go to $#!7*!

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Diagnosing Neurotypicality

This was created by switching around the wording of the criteria for an ADHD and Autism diagnosis inspired by @neurodivergentrebel asking how we would diagnose neurotypicals. In addition, seeing @theexpertally's post on "Communication Deficits of Neurotypical People (offered in a spirit of education and fun)" made me want to post this even more.

As an ADtistic (ADHD+Autistic) individual, I am tired of the diagnostic criteria saying we have nothing but deficits, making it seem like the neurodivergent folks are the problem.

Well, allow me to demonstrate how ANYTHING can be made to sound negative!

If you’re neurotypical, and you don’t appreciate these descriptions, check out the sources at the bottom of the description to see the wording of the criteria for an ADHD and an Autism diagnosis.

Then help us change it.

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