What A Cute Little Quiz! Omg The Results Though. It’s So Accurate Honestly Adgkhsdhksk! 😂🩵

My blorbos in no particular order.

I want to put them all in a jar and shake them up like a snow globe. (Affectionate) 💖

I want to eat these like a snack :3

I hope I haven't posted these >o<

He's a pretty annoying bot.

For REAL.

While high-functioning may appear more “normal” to neurotypical people, in my experience, it takes a lot of hard work to appear that way. Hence the term “masking.” You’re essentially wearing a mask to appear more neurotypical to the people around you, but there’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes to help keep the facade up, and it is super tiring for the people doing it. I may be able to keep a bubbly and open presence at a party, but I know for dang sure I’m going to lock myself in a quiet room when I return home so I can decompress and process.

I would be genuinely curious if anyone is able to hack this. 😂 I cannot find a universal thread between any of these guys. Love them though! <3

Thanks for the tag @novafire-is-thinking! This sounds like fun. 💚

Rules: post the names of all the files in your WIP folder regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. Let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and then post a little snippet of it or tell them something about it! And then tag as many people as you have wips. I have deemed that this isn’t just for writing either. Sketch titles? Comics? Dnd campaigns? If you have an unfinished project, it counts!

I’m kinda shy when it comes to sharing my projects and stuff, but I’ll share some I’m comfortable talking about! :D

Also, most of these are for my sideblog @ratch-gadget. Feel free to send any asks there, since that’s where I do most of my Transformers stuff! XD

Headcanons Posts:

Transformers Characters As Disney Songs (TFP)

Transformers As MBTI (TFP)

Character Playlists (Transformers gen)

Fanfics/Writing:

“The Optimist” (TFP Shattered Glass Fanfic)

“She’s the Mech” (Bayverse Isekai/Rewrite)

“Scales and Skin” (IDW/MTMTE Mermaid AU)

“Jet Lagged” (TFP Deception Office Comedy)

“Grit and Iron” (TFP Humans are Space Orcs AU)

“Elitus” (TFP Prequel/Alternate Canon)

“Symbiosis” (TFP Pretenders AU)

“Whiplash” (TFA Crack-Ship AU)

Drawings:

“Beep” (Transformers OC)

“Untitled” (TFP Kids Redesign)

Yeesh! I’m not going to tag as many people as I have WIPs, but I’ll definitely tag a few!

Tagging:

@colorfulstarlights @j-starchaser @elindae-writes @justawannabearchaeologist @r0b0tl0ver

Encounter! A wild Windy appeared!

hey dude im on Loves You island and all of your friends are here too. what time are u planning on getting here? we are gonna order pizza

AKDHFJFKSK??? I love this. 😂

Oh yes, this is a really helpful guide. It can also be helpful to non-autistics as well! Some symptoms of ASD can also cross over to other conditions like PTSD and ADHD. It’s important to recognize your limits and know when you need to step away!

Some things that tip me off when I’m getting overloaded are on this list, but disassociation and the freeze response can also be reactions of overload too. So can becoming mono-syllabic or non-verbal.

Another important thing: don’t belittle yourself for needing a break! Everyone needs one from time to time, even neurotypicals. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. If anything, knowing how to take time for yourself in stressful situations is a sign of good boundaries and good mental health! I wish more parents taught this stuff to their kids; so many meltdowns could have been avoided.

Clues to help you figure out if an autistic friend or loved one is in overload

Overload is basically the point where our Autistic brains can no longer handle input. It's not a meltdown or shutdown, but more of a mental checkout. Frequent overloads, however, can lead to meltdowns or shutdowns.

It's important not to assume that we will have overload only in loud or busy environments. Autistic brains often process information at a much slower pace than a NT brain, so even quiet environments can cause overload if something triggers it.

Note: not every autistic experience is the same and these are general guidelines only.

Common signs of overload:

Loss of facial expression or difficulties in making facial expressions. May start to exaggerate facial expressions, too, as they are struggling to mask.

Staring off into space, easily distracted, struggling to pay attention etc.

Increased stimming.

Difficulties in speaking such as stuttering, forgetting words, mixing up sounds, or difficulty speaking at all.

May try to cover their ears, eyes etc to sensory input.

Increased sensitivities and may include new or unique sensitivities.

Headaches or feeling physically sick such as sweating, stomach ache etc.

Fellow Autistics: what signs would you like for others to know?