Staying Connected to the Autism Rights Movement

Below are three sources that I've identified to be useful in keeping up with the autism rights movement:

1. @neurodivergentlou on Instagram

Lou's account is run by herself and documents her journey to finding her place as a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world. The majority of her posts discuss topics related to autism, as she is actually autistic. She tends to post almost everyday, if not four to five times per week. These include infographic slides with text and visuals, with some containing references to helpful online resources. There's lots of content pertaining to how autism can affect one's mental health, addressing common misconceptions about autism, and typical traits associated with autism.

2. @actually.izzy on TikTok

Izzy's TikTok account combines the telling of her personal experiences of being autistic and having ADHD with the education of people though videos. She usually posts once a day, with a various range of topics being addressed. They typically fall under the categories of autistic traits, the diagnosis process, and dealing with ableism.

3. @autienelle on Instagram

Lauren's account was included in my historical timeline, but she is still active today. She posts roughly twice a week. Her account is her place to be an autistic self-advocate. She posts in order to nurture autistics toward true inclusion. Much of what she uploads is stories of her own experiences that relate to her autism but can be relatable. This includes sensory overload, special interests, and masking. They also often have to do with a level of intersectionality, as she is Black and queer in addition to being an autistic woman.