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‘Step Out Now!’: Florida Cop Suspended After Threatening to Kick Down Door Before Yanking Out Autistic Man Over Fabricated Jaywalking Allegation
https://atlantablackstar.com/2025/06/06/florida-cop-suspended-after-threatening-to-kick-down-door-before-yanking-out-autistic-man-over-fabricated-jaywalking-allegation/

I run a gloriously dysfunctional website over at Codeberg, where the HTML cries itself to sleep every night:
You can check it out here: #WebsiteDevelopment…

Examining the Social Communication and Community Engagement of Autistic Adults through an Asynchronous Focus Group
Blade Frisch, Betts Peters, Keith Vertanen
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.00202

Examining the Social Communication and Community Engagement of Autistic Adults through an Asynchronous Focus Group
Purpose: Little research has explored the communication needs of autistic adults and how their needs differ from those of other disabled populations. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can support these communication needs, but more guidance is needed on how to design AAC to support this population. Materials and Methods: We conducted an online, asynchronous, text-based focus group with five autistic adults to explore their social communication and community engagement and how A…

If this post makes you uncomfortable, I wonder why, because nature isn’t something to be afraid of, and neither am I.
https://social.linux.pizza/@midtsveen/115153013897727830
I’m really happy I took this photo, it’s my favorite selfie in a long time, and now my new …

Yo @…, I'm #ActuallyAutistic!

Do I process anarchism best through pictures and memes? Absolutely, that’s my brain’s native language!
Can I make sense of anarchist theory in text form? Sometimes, especially if it’s Rudolf Rocker.
Can I actually explain anarchism to other people? Nope, my brain just hits a wall.
Welcome to the wonderfully autistic way my mind works!
#ActuallyAutistic

This is a really well thought-out survey on redesigns for an updated autistic pride flag! I believe it's open to everyone but obviously the input of autistic and neurodivergent people is especially significant. (I also like this survey because it takes the possible overlap with the Metis flag seriously)
Symbols matter, so consider contributing!
#autism

Autistic pride flag survey round 2!
In this survey, I'm going to ask you to rate 13 flag designs that have been proposed as autistic pride flags. You will get to see the results of the survey upon submitting. No questions are mandatory so if you run out of steam feel free to submit a partial response. You may edit your response after submitting but you will need to save the special URL google will provide you in order to do so. When you hit submit, right click "edit your response" and save that URL into a text file or somewher…

There are days when autism feels overwhelming, and I find myself oversharing every thought and feeling that comes to mind.
But then, just as suddenly, my mood can shift. I’ll feel a surge of energy and want to shake things up.
That’s when I dive into my collection of anarchism memes and start posting my latest finds for everyone to enjoy!
We are here, unapologetically autistic and proud, and we refuse to be silenced!

Mapping Brain-Behavior Correlations in Autism Using Heat Kernel Smoothing
Moo K. Chung, Kim M. Dalton, Daniel J. Kelley, Richard J. Davidson
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.00473

Mapping Brain-Behavior Correlations in Autism Using Heat Kernel Smoothing
This paper presents a streamlined image analysis framework for correlating behavioral measures to anatomical measures on the cortex and detecting the regions of abnormal brain-behavior correlates. We correlated a facial emotion discrimination task score and its response time to cortical thickness measurements in a group of high functioning autistic subjects. Many previous correlation studies in brain imaging neglect to account for unwanted age effect and other variables and the subsequent stati…

My day just took a nosedive because some fascist jerk is celebrating a bill landing on his desk!
Honestly, it’s wild how people still put their faith in the same old power games when real change comes from people coming together, running things themselves, and kicking the fascists out of the picture.
Being autistic, I usually struggle to get what people mean, but Rudolf Rocker said some real shit that even my autistic brain understands.

"that's so autistic" (complement)

Data-Driven and Participatory Approaches toward Neuro-Inclusive AI
Naba Rizvi
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.21077 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2507.21077

Data-Driven and Participatory Approaches toward Neuro-Inclusive AI
Biased data representation in AI marginalizes up to 75 million autistic people worldwide through medical applications viewing autism as a deficit of neurotypical social skills rather than an aspect of human diversity, and this perspective is grounded in research questioning the humanity of autistic people. Turing defined artificial intelligence as the ability to mimic human communication, and as AI development increasingly focuses on human-like agents, this benchmark remains popular. In contras…

Object personification in #autism: This paper will be very sad if you don't read it - PubMed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30101594/
Object personification is the attrib…

💙 Autism is real, I'm real, and I'm happy, autistic and proud! ♾️
#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Autism

fuck im so autistic im really just pebbling everyone in my matrix and xmpp contacts lol

Hallo Heidelberg. Ich bin hier wegen dem Stress. Einem Stressresilienzseminar, um genau zu sein.

When you unmask and realize you got autism, and you cry, if that makes any sense, it doesn't to me! 💙♾️
#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Autism

If you identify as autistic and share an interest in anarchism and syndicalism, you will likely find Rudolf Rocker's writings both accessible and engaging.
Rocker was a prominent German anarchist thinker and activist whose struggle I share common ground with, especially in how he saw the family and marriage as forms of authoritarian control that limit personal freedom.
You can find his collection of writings here:

Distinct Modes of Functional Neural Organization in Autism: Insights from Dynamical Systems Analysis of Resting-State EEG
Sungwoo Ahn, Leonid L Rubchinsky, Evie A Malaia
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.23013

Distinct Modes of Functional Neural Organization in Autism: Insights from Dynamical Systems Analysis of Resting-State EEG
While differences in patterns of functional connectivity and neural synchronization have been reported between individuals on the autism spectrum and neurotypical peers at various age stages, these differences appear to be subtle and may not be captured by typical quantitative measures of EEG. We used the dynamical systems approach to analyze resting-state EEG to investigate fine-grained spatiotemporal organization of brain networks in autistic and neurotypical young adults. While power spectra…

https://www.autismchrysalis.com
“Dismantling neurotypical and capitalist expectations, making work sustainable.”
—@…

Just finished "To a Darker Shore" by Leanne Schwartz. It's a blend of fantasy (a genre I enjoyed a lot when younger but which I now feel is hit-or-miss depending on the politics of the author) and romance (a genre I'm currently a bit obsessed with) and I enjoyed it very much. The element of an #OwnVoices autistic perspective was interesting, and the mythology was pretty cool. Even though I felt as though monstrousness could have been explored from an even better angle, the complexity in this book was comfortable, and it to my mind successfully-enough avoided the veneer of racism that runs through the mainstream fantasy tradition.
#AmReading

"I Hadn't Thought About That": Creators of Human-like AI Weigh in on Ethics And Neurodivergence
Naba Rizvi, Taggert Smith, Tanvi Vidyala, Mya Bolds, Harper Strickland, Andrew Begel, Rua Williams, Imani Munyaka
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.12098

"I Hadn't Thought About That": Creators of Human-like AI Weigh in on Ethics And Neurodivergence
Human-like AI agents such as robots and chatbots are becoming increasingly popular, but they present a variety of ethical concerns. The first concern is in how we define humanness, and how our definition impacts communities historically dehumanized by scientific research. Autistic people in particular have been dehumanized by being compared to robots, making it even more important to ensure this marginalization is not reproduced by AI that may promote neuronormative social behaviors. Second, th…

Helping or Homogenizing? GenAI as a Design Partner to Pre-Service SLPs for Just-in-Time Programming of AAC
Cynthia Zastudil, Christine Holyfield, Christine Kapp, Kate Hamilton, Kriti Baru, Liam Newsam, June A. Smith, Stephen MacNeil
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.21811

Helping or Homogenizing? GenAI as a Design Partner to Pre-Service SLPs for Just-in-Time Programming of AAC
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices are used by many people around the world who experience difficulties in communicating verbally. One AAC device which is especially useful for minimally verbal autistic children in developing language and communication skills are visual scene displays (VSD). VSDs use images with interactive hotspots embedded in them to directly connect language to real-world contexts which are meaningful to the AAC user. While VSDs can effectively support …

Taking break now, need quiet, brain tired, social media loud, stim time, see you later.
#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Autism

Spilling the autistic tea!
One of my biggest autistic traits is that I talk to myself for up to six hours a day, and have done so my entire life, all 24 years.
I just love talking to myself, it’s my way of stimming and fully owning my queer, neurodivergent self with pride, I suppose.
The more you know!
#ActuallyAutistic

All of Woodkid's new music for Death Stranding 2 just got out early!!!! im so autistic rn
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nokOswsKkibvGvDUHeochV0ozAfpIhg4A

I would like to remind you that Neuronationalism, (which is just autistic fascism), is increasingly on the rise.
#Fascism #Autism #ActuallyAutistic

I’m not usually feeling attractive, but every now and then I catch myself looking that way. It’s part of my gender-fluid experience, I guess.
Being autistic adds its own flavor to how I see myself and attraction.
#Autosexual? Sometimes!

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Autistic #Meme

There are days when being #Autistic just feels exhausting, and the world is overwhelming in ways I can't always explain, those times really get me down.
But diving deep into my special interest always gives me relief, it calms my mind, helps me feel like myself again, and brings me real happiness when nothing else does.

i thought i was weird autistic and pathetic, then over the last few months, i constantly encounter new people who are more aggressively that than me. this is good, cause they all remind me of an older version of myself in certain ways. and that means the fact ive never given up on tryna get better, and tryna do bigger things that make the world, being alive, and humanity better in general for "others", has been paying off over the years, slowly but surely ^_^

Uncanny or Not? Perceptions of AI-Generated Faces in Autism
Gabriella Waters
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.08230 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2…

Uncanny or Not? Perceptions of AI-Generated Faces in Autism
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems become increasingly sophisticated at generating synthetic human faces, understanding how these images are perceived across diverse populations is important. This study investigates how autistic individuals/individuals with autism perceive AI-generated faces, focusing on the uncanny valley effect. Using a qualitative approach, we analyzed discussions from the r/autism community on Reddit to explore how autistic participants/participants with autism describ…

Being autistic, I have to keep telling myself, "Yes, being gender-fluid is valid, and Norway lets me be who I am," just to really accept myself. 🏳️‍⚧️🇳🇴
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_fluidity

Autism and anarchy: The importance of autistic anarchism
https://freedomnews.org.uk/2024/04/10/autism-and-anarchy-the-importance-of-autistic-anarchism/

When @… becomes your entire brain’s playlist, you know autism is real and you’re officially stuck in hyperfixation mode!
#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic

Ima order this one! :amongustwerk:
#ActuallyAutistic

Hierarchical Temporal Point Process Modeling of Aggressive Behavior Onset in Psychiatric Inpatient Youth with Autism for Branching Factor Estimation
Michael Potter, Michael Everett, Deniz Erdogmus, Yuna Watanabe, Tales Imbiriba, Matthew S. Goodwin
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.12424

Hierarchical Temporal Point Process Modeling of Aggressive Behavior Onset in Psychiatric Inpatient Youth with Autism for Branching Factor Estimation
Aggressive behavior in autistic inpatient youth often arises in temporally clustered bursts complicating efforts to distinguish external triggers from internal escalation. The sample population branching factor-the expected number of new onsets triggered by a given event-is a key summary of self-excitation in behavior dynamics. Prior pooled models overestimate this quantity by ignoring patient-specific variability. We addressed this using a hierarchical Hawkes process with an exponential kernel…

I fucking hate the word "embrace," being autistic. It feels so fake, like a glitchy AI word that doesn’t match how my brain works.
It makes me want to scream inside because it’s too soft, too forced, and just wrong for me. I can’t use it without feeling like I’m lying to myself.
#ActuallyAutistic

This is what my mom doesn’t understand 🧩 I know more than the average Joe ♾️
#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Unix

https://pixelfed.social/p/midtsveen/845362298842614379

Currently running the ultimate queer-autistic mental math: do I get up now for a Coke, or do I turn on my PC first and then embark on the sacred quest for caffeine?
Welcome to my rainbow-brained world, where every decision involves calculating the exact number of steps, seconds, and spoons required. 🏳️‍🌈🤓✨
#ActuallyAutistic

Soft domming is like a cozy rainbow hug that’s totally healing my autistic social anxiety, and honestly, it’s the weirdest, most fabulous love ever! 🌈💖✨

Sorry for flooding your feed last night with all my soft-dom appreciation, but honestly, my autistic brain just can’t resist a little (okay, a lot of) oversharing.
If you want the full story, I’ve got a whole pinned post about it right here: https://social.linux.pizza/@midtsveen/

Had to let go of that soft-dom thought stuck in my head, felt kinda wrong to share but wow, it’s pure healing for my autistic soul. It makes me cry, feel all the queer bi-gender-fluid magic. 🌈💖

Yes, I'm #ActuallyAutistic!
Did you know that mutations in the SETD5 gene are associated with a rare neurodevelopmental disorder? This condition often includes features like intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and facial dysmorphism.
There are only about 250 people worldwide with this specific genetic change, and I’m one of them! I’m here, I’m th…

IDK; I'm autistic, and I think queer and bisexual people are cool! 🏳️‍🌈
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Autistic

Happy #AutisticPrideDay! ♾️💙
I’m proudly autistic, my brain works in its own unique way, full of different thoughts and feelings all at once. Being autistic is part of who I am, not something to fix. 🧠🧠
I’m also queer and genderfluid, and that’s just another part of my colorful identity. Some days I feel one way, some days another, and that’s okay. 🏳️‍🌈☂️
Neurodiver…

Hi! I’m an anarcho-syndicalist, gender-fluid, bisexual, and autistic individual living in Bergen, Norway, and I love Debian and GrapheneOS, and I wanted to reintroduce myself for all the new followers I’ve gotten in the past few weeks.
I like to be clear and specific, so here’s a structured list:
- Activism: Syndicalist (Anarcho-syndicalism)
- Gender: Fluid (changes, not fixed)
- Sexuality: Bisexual (attracted to more than one gender)
- Neurotype: Autistic (diagnos…

Being autistic, sorry not sorry, I’m obsessed with this font Comic Mono (https://dtinth.github.io/comic-mono-font/) and I totally force it on my site! ♾️✨
Check it out at

Some people apparently have a problem with me being gender-fluid. That’s your problem, not mine.
I’m autistic. I’m not neurotypical, so honestly, I can’t relate to your issue with who I am. Sorry, not sorry!
#GenderFluid #ActuallyAutistic

00:12—Good night, #Fediverse! 😴💤
Honestly, kind of shocked there’s no autistic burnout after wrangling all my stuff together and finally making a proper pinned intro. Being autistic, I just really wanted this to feel right, and let’s be real, Mastodon is totally where I overshare, lmao.
Please boost:

I have recently become aware that I tend to change my profile picture based on my mood.
As someone who is #ActuallyAutistic, I have only just discovered this particular habit of mine.
The more you know!
#Autistic

Pretty sure my mom gets that “flying-an-airplane-without-a-manual” feeling whenever she walks in and catches sight of my anarchist flag waving next to the rainbow, trans, and neurodiversity pride flags.
#Autism #ActuallyAutistic

If my bio didn’t make it obvious, I’m an anarcho-syndicalist who’s bisexual, gender-fluid, and autistic!
#Anarchism #Syndicalism #AnarchoSyndicalism

Being on the spectrum myself, I’ve noticed just how much easier it is to be authentic around autistic females, they genuinely help me unmask and feel like myself more and more every day.
But when I’m around guys on the spectrum, it’s the opposite: I end up masking even harder, feeling embarrassed and on edge, like everything just gets more complicated.
Sometimes I’m just hit with these realizations, and it really does feel like autism is full of surprises, never really stops catc…

I'm #ActuallyAutistic as hell, unapologetically autistic. I just want you to know, which you already do, that I speak to myself, or not. Sometimes, I wonder if anyone actually cares, or if I’m just talking to myself. But honestly, it makes me happy. So, here we are, just vibing, being a little extra, and sharing my weird little world with you.

I’m hyperfixated on this song and it’s got me all "GLORY TO ANARCHIST SPAIN! ¡VIVA LA ESPAÑA ANARQUISTA!".
I can’t stop listening to it on repeat because my autistic brain just latched onto it, LMAO!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fbz2A2u1hs

Ah yes, I really dislike it when, as someone who is autistic, I don’t look before I accidentally block the entire Mastodon.social domain instead of just blocking a specific bot user.
Great, now over 100 lost me in their feeds. My day is ruined.
Domain unblocked, please boost for my visibility again!
#ActuallyAutistic

Let me think about what really radicalized me. I’m autistic, so I forget things fast. I need to dig into my brain and find that quirky, weird thing or topic that made me feel radical years ago.
It might be something I hyperfocused on or a strange idea that stuck with me for a long time. I’ll try to find it and figure out what pushed me to where I am now.
I’ll post it when I find it. Sometimes it takes me a bit to dig through all the thoughts and memories in my brain, especially w…

Tomorrow is #AutisticPrideDay! The more you know!
#ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPride

Me, a gender-fluid autistic individual, every single day! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈
#ActuallyAutistic #LGBTQIA #NonBinary

Added a link to nsf-iaa.org with some autistic flair: #Anarchism #Syndicalism

I had a bad day and made a mistake, but I chose to do the right thing and move forward.
Proud bisexual, gender-fluid, autistic anarchist committed to building a world based on mutual aid, solidarity, and freedom for all.
If you believe in challenging power and creating change from the ground up, let’s connect and let’s grow this movement together.
Now, here I am, feeling stronger and ready for better days ahead.

I have Googled Zoë Straub more than anyone alive. My autistic hyperfixation has turned search engines into shrines and every obscure web page into treasure. It’s weird, it’s wonderful, it’s like my neurons are doing synchronized swimming in Zoë Straub trivia, and honestly, I wouldn’t trade this brain circus for anything.
OMG, I just realized I’m #ActuallyAutistic, what even, I …

Honestly, I want to be remembered as an anarcho-syndicalist who really cared about building solidarity and living a simpler, more meaningful life.
Not just some random three-year-old autistic gamer who spends way too many hours glued to the same video game.
Like, there’s more to me than that, you know?
#Anarchism

Sorry if I fucked up your day too, but I fucking love you all! After looking at this GIF, I’m over it!
Autism is real as hell, and autism is fucking awesome. Fuck the haters, fuck anyone who’s “anti-autism,” and fuck domestic violence against autistic people.
I exist, I’m proud, and I’m not going anywhere. Autism power, always fucking rad!
Mistakes happen, and I gotta work on myself, lmao! You do you, and I’ll do me. Cool? Cool.

📌 Pinned Introduction
Hey, I’m Erik. I’m an anarchist with an embarrassingly massive crush on Rudolf Rocker’s syndicalist take. I’m also bisexual, autistic, and genderfluid because why not add some extra flavor?
I’m here to share my weird little world, build some solidarity, and maybe spark a little revolution along the way. No pressure, no drama, just good vibes and a lot of laughs. You do you and I’ll do me. Cool? Cool.

02:13—Good Night #Fediverse! 😴💤
I added some more autistic flare at #Night

Do I really want this? Yes! Is it hard to get? Also yes!
I would do anything to get my hands on The Acoustic Sessions without teleporting myself to Austria, autistic brain says must have!
CD Info: https://www.discogs.com/release/17084247-Zoë-Straub-T…

I reject Nazis and fascism in all their forms. As an autistic person, I know firsthand how dangerous and dehumanizing their propaganda can be. I am worthy of dignity, life, and respect. No one has the right to threaten my existence or the existence of anyone else with violence, sterilization, or genocide.
Fascism thrives on hate, lies, and the oppression of marginalized people. I am committed to fighting against it, educating myself, and resisting its influence. If I ever repeat or int…

I’ve been out biking all day and I’m still outside, soaking up the beautiful weather.
Biking brings my autistic self so much joy!
#Bicycle #AntiCar #Biking

My laptop is packed with random pictures of my favorite music artist. I love collecting them and looking at them again and again because it makes me happy. I guess that’s just my autistic brain doing its thing.
I like sorting the pictures into folders by year, date, and color because organizing stuff is super fun for me.
It might seem weird, but this is totally my thing. Sometimes my special interest mode is always on, and I’m here for it!
Zoë (Austrian singer) - Wikipedia

#Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Meme

It's #FollowFriday, and I already shared a list of recommendations, but I want to give a special shoutout to @…!
💚 Mastodon: @…

20:48—#AutisticBurnout is real.
I’m taking a break to recharge and spend time with other autistic people on #YouTube (via #FreeTube).
Catch you all when I feel up to it!

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Autistic #Humor

Who can relate?
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Autistic #Humor

My Tuesday evening, looks like an autistic evening!
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Autistic #Debian

I’m #ActuallyAutistic, and I despise #Capitalism!
#Autistic #AntiCapitalism