Real Talk with Tina and Ann

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Feb. 3, 2022

socialization hahahaha

Socialize? let's see how it's done lol.

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Dec. 15, 2021

What a hard of hearing elderly man and his frail, brave wife taught me during these difficult times.

A good way to lose what you do have is to focus on the things you don't have. advocate, BE, operate on courage rather than fear. Life's lessons are all around us. Policy over caring? Really!? These are hard times. I pray for hope for everyone who watches this. AND…

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Nov. 17, 2021

Introduction to Inside Out and Backwards

I've done a lot of thinking about this channel. My life as a determined, strong autistic who has learned many many life's lessons. I've decided to take on a new segment on this channel that will overtake my channel. I've decided to just be Real and talk about what I've…

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Sept. 20, 2021

Socializing Afraid

Going into social situations can be very difficult when you are autistic. I have many tools in my toolbox that have helped me in some of the most difficult social situations. Staying home was not an option a lot of the times. I figured out what helped me go into…

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July 30, 2021

My 5 year old autistics struggle. our journey.

watching him being overstimulated is so hard. watching him shut down in public situations is terrifying for him and heartbreaking for me. watching him be brave in spite of makes me proud.

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June 18, 2021

I didn't let others dictate my path

autistic defying the odds given to me.

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May 25, 2021

what needs fixed? ignorance or autism. Thats the question.

Is there something wrong that needs fixed? what needs fixed.? autism or ignorance. let's discuss. I have one of my writings in there too.

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May 7, 2021

The Politics behind Autism

The Color the spectrum event, Mark Rober, Eugenics, abelism, NEXT for Autism, Identity first vs. disability first, ABA, Autism Speaks? Why are autistics attacking autistics? Knowledge base vs. Intent. There are so many politics going on behind the world of autism. This is one autistic trying to make sense of…

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April 16, 2021

Coming to Terms with Autism, Healing, Shame, Finding your Autistic Voice

Would knowing I had autism growing up made a difference? Having the right diagnosis equals the right helps and tools. Having the right diagnosis would have helped the adults around me know how to help a child whose father had died and sister was given to the system. Why did…

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April 11, 2021

Autistic oops!! Sorry!

autistic oops I'm an older autistic learning from the new autistics. I applaud them for having their voice and their platforms and making a difference. Learning the terminology can be a bit of a challenge, but I was raised differently and this is where I'm at this with it. A…

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April 2, 2021

World Autism Day: let's talk masking and repetitive behaviors

today is world autism day. we look more into the definition of autism , masking and what that means, perseveration, and limited and repetitive behaviors. Learn about autism from someone who has autism raising 3 with autism Its a journey.

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April 1, 2021

Autism awareness month is here! Perception, socialization and communication. Autism 101.

Let's look at what autism is and look deep into perception, socialization and communication. April 2 is more with masking and repetitive behaviors. welcome to the month we are to be more aware! Selective mutism and autism video I talked about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfIT5aczoDg&t=230s Check out my video on acting and autism…

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March 28, 2021

Autism and Play

What does the DSM say about autism and play? Why is it hard for autistics to imaginative play? Do we teach them how to play differently? Is teaching them too far outside of their abilities cause failure? Can we change the rest of the world? Can we add acceptance for…

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March 19, 2021

Autism: Off the Cuff

I got custody of my 3 kids with autism almost 5 years ago and I have autism. Here is some of the beginning of our story. It has been quite the journey. started off with just a phone call and come and get them. We didn't even have a bed.…

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March 13, 2021

Sia and the truth about autism: Lets compare

How does someone with autism really feel and think and navigate the world? let's compare. Sia's movie, Music, is pretty controversial. This video talks about the movie, but more, it talks about what it feels like dealing with lights and sounds. What the world is really like to people on…

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March 9, 2021

Autism and Sia's movie, Music

A rant about Sia's movie Music according to someone who has autism. My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspect...​ Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram spectrumannied

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March 3, 2021

Executive Functioning and Autism: From an autistic's point of view. This is a journey.

This is the journey of four people on the spectrum. This is on Working memory and the tools we have built in order to live on the spectrum. This is part one of Executive Functioning: Our journey. My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspect...​ Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram spectrumannied

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Feb. 25, 2021

Autism and Making It

I have three with autism and I have autism. I have horrible executive function! How do I do it? Here is some of our journey and what makes it work.

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Feb. 17, 2021

Selective mutism and Autism

Autism and speech. Selective mutism vs. trauma mutism. how we are vulnerable and what is selective mutism

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Feb. 14, 2021

Autism and eye contact

Included is a 1 min video I wrote and I performed both sides of the script. Eye contact and what it's like to lose abilities while trying to have a conversation. The 5 Myths of Autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOo6GhZWPQs&t=19s My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspectrumphoto Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram spectrumannied

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Feb. 11, 2021

5 Myths about Autism Spectrum Disorder

Hence the word spectrum. Let someone with autism tell you the truth about some myths about someone on the spectrum. Autism and Acting. Learn ways to know how to act and socialize if you are on the spectrumm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUhWgABC5Dc My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspectrumphoto Tiktok...is @ totallyautisticannied Instagram…

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Feb. 7, 2021

Message to students and teachers from someone on the spectrum Episode #10

Message to teachers and to students who have differences, who could be a friend to one and how to make it no matter what anyone says. Don't let others define you. Lean in and listen to my secret that I have for you. It is worth the listen. I was…

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Feb. 3, 2021

Autism and acting

Teach a child to act and you teach them how to act Let life be your stage Learn new scripts Take center stage Find your voice Acting taught me how to communicate. It gave me life's script. Learn to put yourself in other people's shoes, learn to work with a…

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Jan. 31, 2021

Autism assessment: What's your Autism Quotient?

Do you have autism? Take the Autism AQ test with a diagnosed autistic. This is a self assessment. This is not an official diagnosis, but it is a tool you can use to see if you might have autism spectrum disorder. My photography shop (Autism spectrum photo) https://www.etsy.com/shop/Autismspectrumphoto Tiktok...is @…

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