K. J. Elphinstone

Thinking about humanity from an autistic perspective. #Autism #Autistic #Neurodivergent #DoubleEmpathy

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2026-02-06 20:37:58 UTC

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"His first instruction.
Agents, on all sides of my vehicle, yelled conflicting threats and instructions that I could not process while watching for pedestrians.
Then, the glass of my passenger side window flew across my face.
I yelled, ‘I’m disabled.' at the hands grabbing at me.
An agent said, ‘Too late.'
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2026-02-06 20:35:07 UTC

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“Thank you members, for taking the time to be here today, and thank you staff for making this happen.
My name is Aliya Rahman and I’m a resident of South Minneapolis. I’m a Bangladeshi American born in Northern Wisconsin and I’m a disabled person with autism and a traumatic brain injury.
Not all autistic brains do this, but mine fixates on sounds, numbers and patterns.
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2026-01-24 07:08:06 UTC

One of the current diagnostic criteria for autism is a lack of imagination.
Would you say you lack imagination?
Whatever way you answer, I'd love to hear more detail - if you've time & inclination.
Reposts also appreciated ☺️
#AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic #Diagnosis #Neurodivergent

2025-11-15 17:11:25 UTC

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We maybe punish with judgemental words, ridicule, harsh criticism. Often against them personally.
What they look like, how they talk, how stupid or evil they are – and maybe unnecessary details e.g. about their personal or family lives.
Only that the more punishment people receive, the more they hunker down.
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2025-11-15 17:06:35 UTC

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Me: “Nuh. I don’t ever believe in blame at any level, for anyone. I think it’s illogical.”
Them: “Mostly I’d agree with you. But some people do really bad things. Cause untold harm. I don’t think they should just be let off the hook.”
Me: “I know people do awful things. But… well… if I were them I’d be doing the same thing (obviously, because I’d be them). The fact I’m not, I reckon, is more because of my trajectory than any intrinsic personal… um… saintliness.”
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