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1. Katy Elphinstone (katyelphinstone@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 10-Aug-2024 15:26:33 JST Katy Elphinstone

   10 wonderful things about having an autistic child.

   A thread 🧵⬇️

   #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #Children #Parenting

   • Aral Balkan (aral@mastodon.ar.al)'s status on Saturday, 10-Aug-2024 15:26:28 JST Aral Balkan

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     • Hans-Cees 🍋

     @hanscees @KatyElphinstone Alt-text: Two-frame meme: soldier in black and white photo asks tank in water:

     Oh panzer of the lake, what is your wisdom?

     Tank replies:

     percentages are reversible, so 6% of 50 is equal to 50% of 6 which is much easier to calculate

   • Hans-Cees 🍋 (hanscees@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 10-Aug-2024 15:26:29 JST Hans-Cees 🍋

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     @KatyElphinstone even when they grow up

   • Katy Elphinstone (katyelphinstone@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 10-Aug-2024 15:26:30 JST Katy Elphinstone

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     They usually don't mind – even as older kids – hanging out with adults.

     This will probably include you, their parent ❤️

     In fact, sometimes that can be their favourite thing!

     #ActuallyAutistic

   • Katy Elphinstone (katyelphinstone@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 10-Aug-2024 15:26:30 JST Katy Elphinstone

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     They may have no ‘gang mentality’, and it's unlikely they'll enter into power games & hierarchies in groups.

     This may break your heart if it means they're lonely, and don't have friends at school, but it’s a beautiful – if unintentional – form of rebellion.

     #Autism

   • Katy Elphinstone (katyelphinstone@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 10-Aug-2024 15:26:30 JST Katy Elphinstone

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     They may like hilarious emojis, memes, and very silly jokes, as much as you do.

     😜😁🤪🥴

     #ActuallyAutistic #Parenting

     Aral Balkan repeated this.
   • Katy Elphinstone (katyelphinstone@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 10-Aug-2024 15:26:31 JST Katy Elphinstone

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     They let you know what they like and don't like.

     This is a good thing (though it may not always feel like it at the time!), as it can avoid more serious problems later.

     #Autistic #Neurodivergent

   • Katy Elphinstone (katyelphinstone@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 10-Aug-2024 15:26:32 JST Katy Elphinstone

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     They’re likely to feel and act very compassionately towards those more vulnerable than themselves.

     This absolutely includes those without a voice, e.g. who may be furry and four-footed.

     #Autistic #Parenting

   • Katy Elphinstone (katyelphinstone@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 10-Aug-2024 15:26:32 JST Katy Elphinstone

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     They generally tell you the truth.

     It can be painful sometimes, but at least you know what you're dealing with!

     #Autistic #Children

   • Katy Elphinstone (katyelphinstone@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 10-Aug-2024 15:26:32 JST Katy Elphinstone

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     They can become incredibly enthusiastic and passionate about certain things.

     This is a wonderful quality. One that is generally, sadly, discouraged in older children and teenagers. Luckily, most autistic children do not get that memo.

     #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Parenting