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IriDas
My Brother Otto | Meg Raby
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Just got home from my youngest son‘s Reg‘l Ctr annual appt. The SW usually comes to us, but I thought it would be easier to go there. When we got home, he did not know where we were. Because it was not a normal place he goes, in that 2 hours (incl commute) he had become so disoriented I had to take his hand to lead him. It reminds me that my kids are the people this admin hates. I never have the privilege to be non-political.

#booksarepolitical

lil1inblue 💓 💓 💓 2w
Leftcoastzen Hugs 🫂 to you and yours , such evil BS. 2w
ncsufoxes 💓 , same here. I have 3 neurodiverse kids, 1 of which is Autistic. He‘s a smart kid but I don‘t think he‘ll ever be independent. I have to be political because they have made my kids lives political. When their ability to access services & programs is dependent upon funding or some politician having an ounce of understanding of what my life is like or the hoops that parents have to jump through, you have to be political. It‘s f-n exhausting 2w
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willaful @ncsufoxes I hear you. My adult daughter is autistic and gets a lot of services. Or did. Who knows now. 🤬 2w
TheBookHippie 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 2w
TheBookHippie Sending you so much love. 2w
IriDas @lil1inblue Thank you. 2w
IriDas @Leftcoastzen It is. And so unnecessary. 2w
IriDas @ncsufoxes I have two autistic and one other with disabilities. It really is exhausting, isn‘t it? Between the politics and how evil the insurance companies are, I really have nothing left most days. 2w
IriDas @willaful That‘s scary. It‘s already hard to get services. I used to think we‘d be safe in California, but CHLA is cowing to the admin over trans issues, what will they do now? Just dump all their Medicaid patients? And Newsom is recommending more cuts to disability services. Gotta keep the rich happy. (edited) 2w
IriDas @CBee Thanks. It‘s all more than a bit too much today. Also, I think I accidentally deleted your comment. I was trying to edit mine and now yours is gone. :( do you mind reposting it? 2w
CBee @IriDas sure! I was just offering solidarity as I also have an autistic child (11). Mentioned if you, @ncsufoxes and @willaful ever wanted to email about experiences I‘d be open and available ♥️ 2w
IriDas @CBee that would be very nice. I do not have really any support, though I do have a few friends at work now who kind of get it. But it‘s not the same as people who know the long haul we are all in for. 2w
AnnCrystal 💝🫂💝. 2w
Amiable It‘s not enough, but sending love and virtual hugs to you and yours. I‘m so sorry our country is repeatedly and so thoroughly failing its most vulnerable citizens. ☹️😖💙 2w
CBee @IriDas my email is cydneybean@gmail.com. Write anytime ♥️ 1w
IriDas @Amiable Thanks. 1w
IriDas @CBee Thanks. I shall. 1w
Jess861 Sending you and your family positive vibes. 1w
CBee @IriDas looking forward to it ♥️ 1w
dabbe I am so sorry that you have to fight so hard in this current administration. Holding you and your family in my thoughts. 💙✊💙 1w
IriDas @Jess861 Thanks. 1w
IriDas @dabbe thank you. 1w
Bookwomble ❤️♾️❤️ I'm AuDHD - Neurodivergent solidarity from Britain! ✊🏻 We get some of the same oppressive rhetoric and attacks on funding here, too. I'm lucky enough that I work in a job where I can offer some support to affected people. Sending you and your family virtual good vibes 💟 1w
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LiseWorks
Since We're Friends | Celeste Shally
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May 12th #Bibliophile ProtagWithDissability @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs 🩵💛🩵 2mo
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Kerrbearlib
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Stacked.

Link to Steve Asbell‘s post on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/steveasbell.com/post/3lmzagsw6dk2t

TieDyeDude 💝💪 3mo
IriDas RFK jr‘s claims show just how little he knows about anything. This entire administration is the living embodiment of “better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” There is definitely no doubt. 3mo
Kerrbearlib @IriDas it really does show how little he knows. It's very frustrating. 3mo
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TieDyeDude
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I have had a rough time lately, mentally. I'm stressing about an upcoming certification exam. I've been sick for two weeks now with some respiratory virus. I've been getting garbage sleep. I've had to listen to deplorable people use their platform to disparage transgender, asexuals, anti-war protesters, immigrants, AmeriCorps, and people with autism. And I've spent way too much time on Facebook seeing people (or bots, who the f knows) celebrate.

TieDyeDude It is a dark pit I can usually avoid, but lack of health and sleep weakened my defenses. My symptoms are easing, and my exam is tomorrow, so I'm hoping for a better week. Our book club is also tomorrow. We have vacation in June to look forward to. I'm also absorbing all the DC movie news and Star Wars Celebration announcements. To the future! 3mo
TieDyeDude Lastly, fuck that sentient tanning hide and his lies.
Image by autistic artist Jeremy Sicile-Kira.
Here is a list of 7 books about autism and neurodiversity
https://www.aspect.org.au/blog/top-7-books-about-autism-and-neurodiversity-for-a...
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Jari-chan Sending you strength in this harsh times 💖 3mo
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AnnCrystal 🙏💫 may you get better, and may you ace your exam (I loathe tests, I get it). The world is chaotic right now, it feels like we're in the wrong storyline...try (try) to focus on the things that calm you 🙏💫💫💫. 3mo
MatchlessMarie I‘ve been feeling sucked into the pit of despair lately too 😵‍💫 so it was actually heartening to see this first thing opening this app in weeks. 💜🫂 3mo
Deblovestoread Good luck on the exam! No sleep is the worst and it makes the current 💩 show harder to bear for sure. Just remember you are not alone. ✊🏼 3mo
Ruthiella I hear you!❤️ Its hard to keep the fear and negativity at bay. Good luck with the exam. 🤞 3mo
Mimi28 Hope you feel better and good luck on the exam 🫶🏽🩷😊 3mo
quietlycuriouskate Ugh, it's a lot! May you be well (on all levels), and best wishes for your exam. 3mo
TheBookgeekFrau Wishing you well and best of luck on your exam. 💕 3mo
willaful Sending sympathy and good wishes and a reminder that you don't have to listen to that horrible crap. Give yourself breaks, permanent ones if needed. 3mo
Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 3mo
TheLudicReader Perfect storm of shit 😢 …I hope there are better, more positive days ahead! 3mo
Read4life Hope you‘re feeling better, Andrew & that your exam went well. 3mo
Bookwomble I hope your exam went well, Andrew, and that your recovery has continued. Look after yourself 💖 3mo
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PuddleJumper
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This is a very accessible book for people learning about ADHD and autism. It's casual, there's a lot of Internet speak, anecdotes, and it's very supportive.

It's a validating read if you are struggling with a diagnosis or starting to see you might be neurodivergent.

That's the extent of it. There's nothing new, or actionable. It was affirming.

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Magpiegem
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12 years ago today I became a Mummy. My beautiful boy has complex special needs and my world has become a whole lot smaller over the last decade. It‘s one of the reasons books are so important to me, they aren‘t just my escape from everyday life, they are my chance to go other places and have other adventures. Books keep me sane!

TheKidUpstairs What a beautiful photo! Hopefully, Litsy is a safe space for you to have a moment for you in your days. Glad that you're here. 6mo
Butterfinger Happy birthday little one 6mo
AmyG Beautiful photo! Happy Birthday to your boy! 🎉 6mo
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Deblovestoread Happy birthday to your son! Beautiful photo! 6mo
BookNAround Happy day to both of you! 6mo
dabbe HB to your son! 🩶🖤🩶 6mo
marleed Oh HBD Beautiful Boy! 6mo
BarbaraBB Happpy birthday to your beautiful son 🥰 6mo
Read4life What a beautiful picture!! 6mo
LeahBergen Beautiful! ❤️ 6mo
Magpiegem @TheKidUpstairs thank you so much, it certainly is! 🩷 6mo
Magpiegem @Butterfinger thank you xx 6mo
Magpiegem @AmyG thank you xx 6mo
Magpiegem @Deblovestoread 😊 thank you xx 6mo
Magpiegem @BookNAround thank you 🩷 6mo
Magpiegem @dabbe thank you xx 6mo
Magpiegem @marleed 😊 thank you xx 6mo
Magpiegem @BarbaraBB thanks so much xx 6mo
Magpiegem @Read4life 🩷thank you x 6mo
Magpiegem @LeahBergen thank you xx 6mo
Chelsea.Poole What a great photo. Happy birthday to your buddy. 6mo
CarolynM Such a beautiful photo😍 Happy birthday to your boy and congratulations to you on 12 years of motherhood 💕 6mo
Magpiegem @Chelsea.Poole thank you ☺️ 6mo
Magpiegem @CarolynM thanks so much 😊 xx 6mo
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schuckman.j
Temple Grandin | Ruby Cardona
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Biography: Women In Science Temple Grandin was written by Ruby Cardona. Published in 2019. There are currently no awards.
Based On Temple Grandin who was involved in progressing science and technology. She invented farm technology that has changed the way live stock was treated all over the world. Along side of changing the way live stock is treated, Temple also has autism. She supports autism awareness, she has impacted that community immensely.

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Temple Grandin | Ruby Cardona

This book does a great job with its illustrations. It provides an easy journey for children to learn about Temple's life.
The way that the text is spread out makes it easy for children to read. This would be great for any grade level as a read aloud. This would be a great book to do a flip chart activity with.

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Temple Grandin | Ruby Cardona

"Temple has made a lasting impact to the way that livestock are treated."