Cat the Autist
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I'm just your everyday Autistic Artist.
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Amorunus. Top Story - November 2023.
Nicole was past her limit when she came home from school. After three presentations, one of which she totally botched, she was ready to unplug her mind and drift into absolute bliss. As soon as she got home, she escaped to her room. She traded her backpack for a pair of headphones before climbing up on her bed. The headphones gently covered her ears in a tight embrace as Florence Welch serenaded the overstimulated student.
By Cat the Autist2 years ago in Poets
Tears and Giggles. Content Warning.
Enigma the Clown was believed to be in a permanent nebulous state; she always acknowledged people who weren’t there, even before the incident. Since she was a clown, it was hard to tell if it was all an act, or if she had truly lost her mind. Sure, she was strange the moment her career launched, but things haven't been the same for three years. Was it trauma, or was she was simply living up to her name?
By Cat the Autist2 years ago in Poets
I Feel The Earth Breathe Into Me. Content Warning.
TW: Su*c*de and depression If I remember correctly, I knew I was different since I was six. It was my first day at a brand-new school. I was supposed to wear a uniform, but I insisted on wearing my favorite pig costume. I was allowed to wear it at my old school, so why couldn’t I wear it here? My parents eventually gave up and let me wear it as long as my uniform was underneath it. Fortunately for them, my teacher was accepting enough to give me permission to wear it until recess.
By Cat the Autist3 years ago in Fiction
You Shouldn't Be Me
Gwen woke up with yet another bruise on her leg. Knowing her mom would freak out again, she quickly threw on some jeans. After fumbling around in search of a bra and sweater, she remembered her glasses and stumbled downstairs for some breakfast.
By Cat the Autist3 years ago in Fiction
You're Invited to Ethel's Birthday Party
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. This candle only burned in the middle of the summer every ten years, and it served as an invitation for wanderers to make themselves at home. Unless you want to lose some body parts, you must respect Ethel’s rules and only enter her cabin with her permission.
By Cat the Autist4 years ago in Fiction
Dear Neurotypicals, PLEASE stop trying to cure Autism.
There are so many diseases that we could have cured by now, and yet society is determined to cure something that's not even a disease. Autism is a neurotype that one is born with. It's a part of that person's life, and the only way it can be removed from that person's life is for that life to end. Sadly, several families with autistic children are given incorrect information on how to raise their kids, leading to a demand for an unnecessary cure. Although a cure is normally something to look forward to, it's the exact opposite of what autistic people actually need in order to survive this ableist world. My name is Catherine, and I shall explain why autistic people like myself don't need a cure.
By Cat the Autist4 years ago in Humans
An autistic woman finally watches Rain Man
As an autistic advocate who's always pushing for better representations of autistic people, I've been asked for my opinion on several films about autism. Based on the few that I have seen, I can already tell you that Come Play is one of the better films on the subject and that Music can be found at the bottom of the barrel. The one film that I'm often asked my opinion on is Rain Man. Originally, I had refused to watch it for a couple of reasons. For one, I predicted that I'd be miserable submitting myself to the outdated depiction of autism. Another reason why I initially avoided watching it was that plenty of neurotypicals have asked me if I was anything like the titular character. There is absolutely no reason why I should waste two hours of my time with this movie, but just like with my painful experience of sitting through Music, I feel like it's my job as an advocate to explain what does and doesn't work with Rain Man. In this little review, I shall go over what I already know about the film prior to viewing it, what I expected from it, and what I actually got from it. Without further ado, let's dive right in.
By Cat the Autist4 years ago in Humans
