Mini Facts about Autism:

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 Mini facts about Autism 🩵


• Autism is neurological, not behavioural.


• Autism is a spectrum, not a straight line.


• No two autistic people are the same.


• Autism is lifelong — not something you grow out of.


• Many autistic people have strong sensory differences.


• Stimming helps with regulation, not misbehaviour.


• Autism is not caused by bad parenting.


• Some autistic people are non-speaking and still fully intelligent.


• Communication can look different — and still be valid.


• Routine often brings comfort and safety.


• Meltdowns are overload, not tantrums.


• Autism exists in every culture and country.


• Girls and minorities are often underdiagnosed.


• Autism can include intense focus and deep interests.


• Eye contact is not a measure of respect.


• Autism can co-occur with ADHD, anxiety, or epilepsy.


• Support needs can change day to day.


• Autistic joy matters just as much as autistic struggle.


• Acceptance improves quality of life more than “fixing”.


• Autistic people deserve dignity, access, and belonging — always.


Sarah Wingfield 

Independent Disability Advocate 


#autism #adhd #AuADHD #disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights


Credit: KawaiiDollDecora.uk





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Pastel kawaii-style infographic titled “Mini Points about Autism” in large bubble lettering at the top, surrounded by hearts, sparkles, puzzle pieces, and a rainbow on a soft lavender, pink, and blue background. A small heart-shaped logo reading “Kawaii Doll Decora” appears near the top right, with the website www.KawaiiDollDecora.uk beneath the title and again at the bottom.


The image presents two neat columns of pink bullet-point text listing facts about autism, including that autism is neurological, lifelong, a spectrum, and not caused by bad parenting; that stimming supports regulation; that communication, eye contact, routines, meltdowns, and sensory differences can look different; that autistic people may be non-speaking and fully intelligent; that girls and minorities are often underdiagnosed; that autism exists worldwide; that it can co-occur with ADHD, anxiety, or epilepsy; that support needs change day to day; that autistic joy matters as much as struggle; and that acceptance improves quality of life more than “fixing.”


At the bottom, four diverse cartoon children stand holding hands on fluffy clouds, alongside an autism infinity ribbon, hearts, and a small white bear, reinforcing themes of inclusion, dignity, access, belonging, and acceptance.

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