Temis

Life in an Autism World

It can be freeing to let go of past negativity or shame and to allow yourself that forgiveness! We deserve to be compassionate towards ourselves! ✨

Are fussy eaters

Have trouble regulating their emotions

Are emotional

Have “unusual” special interests

Have interests you think are childish

Fidget a lot

Are socially awkward

Etc etc

“The focus on cis white male presentations of autism creates a massive diagnosis barrier for marginalised people. Our actions are viewed differently depending on our race / gender etc. We need better representation in media and we need academics to understand and embed cultural nuance, not seek to further restrict diagnosis.” (@girl_unleeshed on Twitter)

What does “The Spectrum” mean? Do some people have “more Autism” than others?

I covered these topics in a comic to help explain the extremely individual and incomparable nature of the autism spectrum!

For example every allistic I’ve ever worked with has told me “oh but you’re sooo good at socializing with people?!? I could neverrrr tell?!?!” If they learned I’m autistic.

Do autistic kids "grow out" of their autism? Why does it sometimes seem like there are so few autistic adults?

you are good even when you need to rely on others’ help.

you are good even when you are depressed.

you are good even when you are hurt.

you are good even when you are scared.

you are good even when you are overwhelmed.

you are good even when you are not tidy.

you are good even when you are confused.

you are good even when you have difficulty performing tasks.

you are good even when you feel like you’ll never measure up to being an adult.