#autchat Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #autchat hashtag.
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 | #AutChat mod @autchatmod Welcome to #AutChat, a weekly chat for autistic & similar people Sundays 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 9pm UTC/GMT! https://t.co/rRrhi9g3PS #AutChat hosts chats on topics related to our experiences as neurodivergent people. See our past topics here: https://t.co/F56bZKG5Jo |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod We post transcripts of the weekly chats to our website, https://t.co/QrdW2e85Ey. We link to them on the #AutChat tag and on our Facebook page. Transcripts are created with Wakelet, and are visible there and on our site. |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod #AutChat is a tag for autistic people & "autistic cousins" (people with similar experiences due to hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, ADHD, etc). We welcome autistic/similar people whether formally diagnosed, self-dx'd, or questioning/wondering if they are autistic/similar. |
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| #AutChat mod @autchatmod For #AutChat announcements and weekly questions, follow this account. DM us to request reminder tweets (we get a lot of notifications during AutChat and sometimes don’t see replies). How to participate in #AutChat and other twitter chats: https://t.co/SkuXgvACRk |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod Questions are prefaced Q0, Q1, Q2, etc. When you reply, preface tweets with A0, A1, etc & include "#AutChat" so others see them! Please capitalize it as #AutChat to make it more accessible to screenreaders. |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod Q0: Introduce yourself! Say anything you like about yourself or your interest in #AutChat or in today's topic, accessible political activism. Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're tweeted to answer): https://t.co/dsQaTahMMR |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod Political activism can be challenging for various reasons, especially if you’re autistic or similarly neurodivergent. For example, many politicians in the U.S. value phone calls and visits, which are hard for many autistic people, more than letters/emails. #AutChat |
 | Ramona @QuartzDisc RT @autchatmod: Political activism can be challenging for various reasons, especially if you’re autistic or similarly neurodivergent. For example, many politicians in the U.S. value phone calls and visits, which are hard for many autistic people, more than letters/emails. #AutChat |
 | Helen Rottier @helenrottier A0: Helen, she/her, graduate student, Chicago I love learning about accessible/crip/ND activism strategies- everyone should have the chance to fight for justice! #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier RT @Sarahmarieob: A0: |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier RT @angelinebadams: |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier RT @autchatmod: Political activism can be challenging for various reasons, especially if you’re autistic or similarly neurodivergent. For example, many politicians in the U.S. value phone calls and visits, which are hard for many autistic people, more than letters/emails. #AutChat |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod Q1: There are many ways to do political activism. What are some you know of? (Let’s try to get a broad list!) #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier A1: There are so many ways to do activism work. Some of my favorites are sharing stories and hashtags about how policy affects us and sending Postcards to Voters, encouraging voters to engage in local elections. #AutChat #CripTheVote #PostcardsToVoters |
 | Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo A0: I’m alyssa and I’m a grad student who might be a scholar-activist type? #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier RT @yes_thattoo: A0: A0: I’m alyssa and I’m a grad student who might be a scholar-activist type? #AutChat |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo A1: There’s contacting representatives and registering people to vote, for a couple things. #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier RT @Sarahmarieob: A1: |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier RT @yes_thattoo: A1: A1: There’s contacting representatives and registering people to vote, for a couple things. #AutChat |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod Q2: What aspects of your neurodivergence(s) make some kinds of activism harder (or easier)? #AutChat |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo A1: I would also consider creating the research work that other activists and policy people will use as at least adjacent. #AutChat |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo RT @Sarahmarieob: A1: |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier A2: I would definitely attend more events/rallies if I didn’t struggle with crowds. Phone calls are also challenging, but luckily there’s @autselfadvocacy’s proxy calling system! #AutChat |
 | Solis Stella 🌍 @SolisStella@forfuture.social @SolisStella1 @autchatmod A1: Petitons. Discussions. Speeches. Demonstrations. #AutChat |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo A2: Anything involving a phone is harder because of my communication needs. Anything involving crowds is harder because of my sensory needs. #AutChat |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo RT @autchatmod: Q2: Q2: What aspects of your neurodivergence(s) make some kinds of activism harder (or easier)? #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier RT @yes_thattoo: A1: A1: I would also consider creating the research work that other activists and policy people will use as at least adjacent. #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier RT @yes_thattoo: A2: A2: Anything involving a phone is harder because of my communication needs. Anything involving crowds is harder because of my sensory needs. #AutChat |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo A2: The same communication needs that make phone things harder make written things easier though. #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier @yes_thattoo Collaborating with, empowering, and supporting other marginalized students and reimagining the ways we value knowledge are also political. #AutChat |
 | Darla @basicnbizarre @autchatmod A0 #Autchat Hi! I'm Darla, and I work with an Ontario based self advocacy group, A4A. I'm kind of new to activism and definitely find it a bit challenging. |
| Darla @basicnbizarre @autchatmod A1 #autchat I do some autism advocacy based presentations and went to my first Pride march last summer. I've also done some emails and letter writing but not a lot. |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod Q3: What kinds of accommodations might make political activism more accessible to you? #AutChat |
| Darla @basicnbizarre @autchatmod A2 #autchat I find any advocacy that puts me in direct and immediate conflict with someone else very difficult. I don't like sustained hostility, and energy levels/spoons can be a real issue. Doing organized presentations is easier because I can prepare and control things. |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier A1: Other important ways that haven’t been mentioned include voting and direct giving/mutual aid. #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier A3: Anything that 1. removes the need for extensive research on complex policy issues and 2. allows me to engage from bed is a win for me. #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier I already mentioned @autselfadvocacy’s proxy calling system (which is awesome!) and #P2V, but wanted to share about @resistbot which makes contacting your representatives, via letter, email, or tweet, super easy! #AutChat |
 | Solveig ⚧ - Autistic Acceptance Worldwide @autisticb4mmr Hello, I am Solveig! I participate in activism in a number of ways, though I kinda wish I had time to participate in more vacation. Eep! #AutChat A0 |
| Darla @basicnbizarre @autchatmod A3 #autchat Anything involving phones would be way easier for me to do via email. I need more time at meetings to type my messages, and my use of a speech generating device instead of verbal speech needs to be respected (people have been REALLY good about this for the most part). |
| Solveig ⚧ - Autistic Acceptance Worldwide @autisticb4mmr I participate in #CripTheVote chats. I engage in Twitter conversations about disability rights, I write to my representatives, and I can engage with politics through my labor union. #AutChat A1 |
| Darla @basicnbizarre @autchatmod A3 #autchat Noise, light, and crowds are also an issue. I get easily overwhelmed by all three and my reaction can run from confusion/dissassociation to just running away to meltdown, so I avoid protests and most marches or gatherings. Clear directions also help a lot. |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo RT @helenrottier: @yes_thattoo Collaborating with, empowering, and supporting other marginalized students and reimagining the ways we value knowledge are also political. #AutChat |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo RT @autchatmod: Q3: Q3: What kinds of accommodations might make political activism more accessible to you? #AutChat |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo RT @helenrottier: A3: A3: Anything that 1. removes the need for extensive research on complex policy issues and 2. allows me to engage from bed is a win for me. #AutChat |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo A3: Recognizing the value of support roles is probably the most valuable accommodation for me. #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier RT @yes_thattoo: A3: A3: Recognizing the value of support roles is probably the most valuable accommodation for me. #AutChat |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod Q4: How do you fight discouragement and fatigue and keep going? What self-care helps? #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier A4: Lately I’ve felt super discouraged so I’m trying to “fake it til I make it” and keep moving forward little by little. #AutChat |
| Darla @basicnbizarre @autchatmod A4 #autchat Procrastination and friends. Being involved with a group helps because it keeps me more on track and encouraged. Procrastination is...like its definitely a thing no matter how much I wish it wasn't, but it sort of DOES help in a weird way. |
 | Black @BlackIgwe @autchatmod @yes_thattoo A3: Finance. #AutChat |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier A4: I’m open to any suggestions as to how to stay motivated and practice good self-care. Lately I’ve been watching Jeopardy and crying. 🙃😭 #AutChat |
| Darla @basicnbizarre @autchatmod A4 #autchat But also the biggest thing is trying to learn to pick my battles. Do I have the energy to engage with this thing? How much potential hostility can I manage if I do? etc. |
| Helen Rottier @helenrottier RT @basicnbizarre: @autchatmod A4 #autchat But also the biggest thing is trying to learn to pick my battles. Do I have the energy to engage with this thing? How much potential hostility can I manage if I do? etc. |
| Solveig ⚧ - Autistic Acceptance Worldwide @autisticb4mmr I can make anything into my special interest, but I am also so tired!!!!!!!! 😭#AutChat A2 |
| Solis Stella 🌍 @SolisStella@forfuture.social @SolisStella1 @autchatmod A2: I am considered rather talented in improvising things, because it makes me nervous when things do not go as planned, so I think of a plan B. This makes it harder to participate in loosely-organised things. #AutChat |
| Solis Stella 🌍 @SolisStella@forfuture.social @SolisStella1 @autchatmod A3: I am rather priviledged in this context, but I still often wish for more neurodivergent people around, so that using accomodations like the option to leave early seem more normal. #AutChat |
| Solis Stella 🌍 @SolisStella@forfuture.social @SolisStella1 @autchatmod A4: Constantly reminding myself why I do this and what I gain from it. Taking breaks if necessary. #AutChat |
| Dr. Alyssa @yes_thattoo RT @BlackIgwe: @autchatmod @yes_thattoo A3: @autchatmod @yes_thattoo A3: Finance. #AutChat |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod The scheduled #AutChat is wrapping up. It's fine to keep chatting, join in late, or use the tag at other times! |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod Next Sunday’s #AutChat is on masking. Sun Jan 26, 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 9pm UTC/GMT. https://t.co/dsQaTahMMR If you know anyone who might be interested and is autistic or similarly neurodivergent, we encourage you to invite them. |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod Feel free to suggest ideas for #AutChat topics (or offer to help write questions)! For scheduled topics, see https://t.co/QrdW2dQuN0 Every topic we've ever run: https://t.co/F56bZKG5Jo We're happy to rerun past chats we haven't revisited in a while. |
| #AutChat mod @autchatmod Reminder: We create weekly transcripts of #AutChat using Wakelet, and post them to our website. We also link to them from our Facebook and Twitter accounts. To be excluded from transcripts, DM us. |
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