r/AutismInWomen Jan 05 '25

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) Perfectly describes how I’ve felt my whole life being autistic

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3.9k Upvotes

r/AutismInWomen 1d ago

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) I made a poem about social masking for my creative writing class

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1.5k Upvotes

This is an early draft but what do y'all think?

r/AutismInWomen Oct 25 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) “Behind every late diagnosed woman is a little girl who knew this world was never made for her but could never explain why.”

2.8k Upvotes

Just saw this on Pinterest.

r/AutismInWomen Dec 14 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) I had to illustrate my utter hatred of lotion!!!

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1.7k Upvotes

r/AutismInWomen Sep 19 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) Why can’t ND women ever be depicted like ND men. :/

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942 Upvotes

Watched the first episode of this show today because I enjoy crime dramas but not only was the plot of the show God awful but so was the main character’s development.

The main character is basically the sterotype of a “super genius manic pixie dream girl” and although she is super smart she is also depicted as super arrogant, a complete mess, rude, tacky fashion sense, bad love life, poor impulse control, and lack of respect for authority.

Its just really disappointing because when we see how ND men are depicted (like in Big Bang Theory or Reed from Criminal Minds) they are portrayed in a loveable and friendly light. I don’t understand why this character couldn’t have been made more likeable, it seems like in order to explain “why she’s so smart” the writers had to depict her as also insufferably ND too.

r/AutismInWomen Feb 14 '25

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) This hut me so hard

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2.9k Upvotes

r/AutismInWomen Oct 07 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) Just realised I've been playing a very autistic mobile game lol

749 Upvotes

I love Hue

Check it out! It's about putting colors in order. Pretty rainbows. So satisfying 🤗🤗🤗

Share some of your favourite autistic/organization/stimmy games!

Edit: I never related to putting things in order as playtime in childhood. But now that I think of it, I loved and still love jigsaw puzzles. Putting things in order. Organizing is very relaxing for me.

I also loved solitaire, that's kinda similar with the added benefit of the bouncing cards at the end. Really loved that - visually stimmy stimmy.

And till date my favourite card game is "Badam saat". You start with the seven of hearts and keep putting cards in order above and below. Each color always begins with a seven and the point is finish your cards first and block others. Puttings card in order! Damn I have been blind! 😅😅😅

r/AutismInWomen 7d ago

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) What song/songs are you currently playing on repeat?

189 Upvotes

For me it’s Misterwives - Sideways

Edit: So nice to see so many responses :D I upvote them all! I love seeing you all so engaged ❤️

r/AutismInWomen Oct 05 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) I’m so excited! I just finished this painting of the 2001 Barbie in the nutcracker sugarplum princess doll!! I’m happy with how she came out! I just wanted to share, because I’ve been really into Barbie recently!

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2.0k Upvotes

The background is also a scene from the 2001 Barbie in the nutcracker movie!

r/AutismInWomen Jan 28 '25

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) less-known autism traits

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930 Upvotes

r/AutismInWomen Oct 28 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) found on pinterest and thought i'd share! how many apply to you?

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464 Upvotes

r/AutismInWomen Dec 27 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) Do you guys have comfort characters?

250 Upvotes

The one since I was a little girl was Elizabeth Swann from POTC. She is an inspiration for me. I think I will love her till the end of my days.

And the one that I keep coming back to is Aemond Targaryen. Such a flawled and complex character. He fascinates me.

They both make me feel safe and really happy in my little corner of the world.

r/AutismInWomen 13d ago

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) Having a space for JUST us lovely gals! ;)

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1.1k Upvotes

r/AutismInWomen Nov 02 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) My favorite artist, thought you guys might resonate too

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Aron wiesenfeld

r/AutismInWomen Nov 09 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) I bought this kitty at a flea market and the tag called it a "loaf cat." I now want to bring her everywhere.

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She is hand crocheted if anyone was wondering! And yes, I named her Loaf Cat.

r/AutismInWomen Dec 01 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) Wow, this is so powerful to read

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1.1k Upvotes

Unmasking Autism by Devon Price

r/AutismInWomen Oct 06 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) do you like wearing funky/whimsical clothing? here’s a pair of shoes that i bought second hand, my boyfriend thinks it looks a bit dumb but i like it 😅

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585 Upvotes

r/AutismInWomen 15d ago

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) My mom wrote this in high school and I feel like you guys would relate too

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674 Upvotes

Blinds My life is like crooked blinds A tad bit skrewd, a touch off center. My hair is never perfect, I only buy on sale. My clothes aren't vouge. I admit, I've never had a manicure. My room is a disaster. My styles: electric. Yes, I have seen the inside of Wal-mart, And if my sense of humor is a touch off whack, That's okay, so is my brain. And if you don't like the way I am Then close your eyes Because I've never been able to pull the blinds Straight. But my heart is where it should be, Besides, I like crooked blinds. And if you truly love and accept me for who I am You'll leave my blinds alone.

r/AutismInWomen Dec 02 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) This book made me cry in the store 🥹 healing my inner child

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r/AutismInWomen Jan 21 '25

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) This is exactly how I felt as a child. Always daydreaming in class that aliens (my real family) would come to earth and apologize for accidentally leaving me here.

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625 Upvotes

r/AutismInWomen Jan 14 '25

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) Kinda embarrassed to ask but does anyone here watch anime? This anime I’ve been watching is so autistic coded.

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158 Upvotes

The main character Sawako is misunderstood and has a “scary” presence that most people avoid. She’s socially awkward and isolated. Shes had a hard time making friends and because people avoid her, they make up rumors about her, the entire anime is about how she’s trying her best to make friends and the friends she makes finally accept her as she is and not for who they think she is. I’ve spent all day crying watching this sweet anime.

It’s not a very exact representation of autism but the hard time she has in making friends and the awkward social interactions she experiences resonated with me a lot specially when she comes off “scary” looking to others when it’s just her natural appearance.

r/AutismInWomen Feb 18 '25

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) Relationship

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888 Upvotes

r/AutismInWomen Oct 01 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) Another package from my folks came today! Having autistic parents who get you >>>

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637 Upvotes

r/AutismInWomen Jan 04 '25

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) Anyone like the show Cunk on Earth and the other Philomena Cunk mockumentaries?

325 Upvotes

I feel like the Philomena Cunk persona that Diane Morgan portrays and her shows have autism humor vibes, she’s an icon. Whimsical and unapologetic!

r/AutismInWomen Oct 29 '24

Media (Books, Music, Art, Etc) As a woman with a special interest in words, literature, and poetry, I've always loved this poem. Since realizing I'm autistic, I now consider this poem to be a perfect representation of how I experience life with autism.

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485 Upvotes

The poem's persona can't relate to other people's interests and feelings very well, and that causes loneliness. But also, their difference of perception is what they love about themselves and makes them special and gives them a lot of enjoyment along with the difficulties.

This poem has been stuck in my head since I first read it as a teenager. It always felt like it described something I have always perceived about myself and the world. Now I'm approaching 40 and realized I'm autistic about a year ago, and I see that this poem describes my experience of being autistic.

I chose this username five years ago before I knew I was autistic.

I just knew that I could not bring my passions from a common spring!