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While planning certainly helps me to alleviate some stress around a task. When I have too many plans I get anxiety. When I have a lot to get done, limiting my planning to only more urgent or important helps me to not be overwhelmed.

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I am also a very routines based person, I tend to like everything to happen in a certain way or order. I find it regulating.

I carry this over into my practice by implementing structured routines and rituals that occur everyday with changes based on the students ability to handle change. Usually I make the routines myself in the beginning of the year and as the group decides what we like I give them more choice in the group routines and schedule. I find that if I change too much without priming or choice my students will show/tell me they are dysregulated.

Routines are the #1 tool in my toolbox.

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@emhahee

emily anne

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just because i CAN handle transitions doesnt mean i dont hate them and struggle with them every second #actuallyautistic #asd #unmaskingautism 

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@emhahee
just because i CAN handle transitions doesnt mean i dont hate them and struggle with them every second #actuallyautistic #asd #unmaskingautism
♬ original sound - emily anne

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dreadful4x

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Dreadful on Instagram: "I need my entire day planned out or there will be chaos #autizzy #blackautistic #autism #asd #actuallyautistic"

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2,562 likes, 27 comments - dreadful4x on November 2, 2022: "I need my entire day planned out or there will be chaos #autizzy #blackautistic #autism #asd #act..."

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Actually Autistic Mama on Instagram: "Disruption to regular routine is so hard."

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@actuallyautisticmama

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Actually Autistic Mama on Instagram: "Disruption to regular routine is so hard

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#ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutisticMama #Autism #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness #Autistic #AutisticPride #AutisticAF #AutisticLife #AutisticTraits #Neurodivergent #AutisticAdult #AutisticWoman #SelfDiagnosedAutistic #LateIdentifiedAutistic #AutisticVoices #PeopleNotPuzzles #Change #ChangeInRoutine #ChangeIsHard #ChangeAndAutism #AutismAndChange #AutismAndChangeDontMix #Dysregulation #AutisticDysregulation"

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34 likes, 1 comments - actuallyautisticmama on September 10, 2022: "Disruption to regular routine is so hard

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#ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutisticMama #Autis..."

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@calmit19

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0 likes, 0 comments - calmit19 on December 23, 2021: "#ASD#AUTISMANDCHANGE#CPED#DIP#RESEARCH#CALMIT19#"

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@autistic_rose

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lauren on Instagram: "💛 What are your experiences with change? 

#change #actuallyautistic #autismandchange #changeinroutine #autisminwomenandgirls"

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9 likes, 0 comments - autistic_rose on May 13, 2023: "💛 What are your experiences with change? 

#change #actuallyautistic #autismandchange #changei..."

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@bohospeechie

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Katja Piscitelli | Echolalia & Gestalt Language on Instagram: "Transitioning can be HARD for autistic students. But did you know that this difficulty may be related to the fact that they are a gestalt processor and store memories / see the world differently? 👉🏻"

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3,338 likes, 100 comments - bohospeechie on May 16, 2023: "Transitioning can be HARD for autistic students. But did you know that this difficulty may be rel..."

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@emhahee
emily anne

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and now im sitting in a wet swimsuit all day because i dont wanna get dressed. #actuallyautistic #audhd #unmaskingautism 

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@emhahee
and now im sitting in a wet swimsuit all day because i dont wanna get dressed. #actuallyautistic #audhd #unmaskingautism
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One thing i love about my job tho is since I work with kids, the day is very structured and it works well for me lmao  #autism #actuallyautistic #adhd #audhd #audhder #neruodivergent #neruodiverse #autisticadult 

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@amuseablerainbow
One thing i love about my job tho is since I work with kids, the day is very structured and it works well for me lmao #autism #actuallyautistic #adhd #audhd #audhder #neruodivergent #neruodiverse #autisticadult
♬ original sound - carmen

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@autism_happy_place

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LiL Penguin Studios by @autism_happy_place on Instagram: "Autism and Travelling💛
Hand drawn by me @autism_happy_place
I'm an autistic artist, and this is my full-time job. Digital communication cards, posters, zines, worksheets and bundles are available in my SHOP for personal and private practice use. 
Link in bio and in my Instagram Stories.
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#autism #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismcommunity #autismtravel #travelingwithautism #autisticburnout #autisticmasking #neurodivergent #autizmus #pszichológia #autismmom #autisticgirl #executivefunctioning #autismlife #autismtips #stimming #autisticartist #autistic #nonspeaking"

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autism_happy_place on June 19, 2023: "Autism and Travelling💛
Hand drawn by me @autism_happy_place
I'm an autistic artist, and this i..."

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@autistic_callum_

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Callum Stephen on Instagram: "As a child, I was often presumed ungrateful for not embracing alternative objects and opportunities when what I wanted was unavailable. For instance, I was never excited to receive a donut when my favourite cookies were out of stock, or to vacation at a different location when my family’s usual spot was booked up.

I always thanked whoever provided me with substitutes/alternatives and did my best to enjoy them, but I’ve always found it hard to feel any connection to something that is not specifically what I want. It took me until adulthood to realise that I am not ungrateful, this is simply part of my autistic experience, and my mind connects with objects and situations differently than other people’s minds do.

Do you find it hard to connect with substitutes when what you want is not available or not feasible? 💙⬇️"

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12K likes, 328 comments - autistic_callum_ on July 11, 2023: "As a child, I was often presumed ungrateful for not embracing alternative objects and opportuniti..."

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@autienelle

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Lauren Melissa Ellzey on Instagram: "I’m ready for a change. Autienelle has been a huge part of my life since 2016, and I want to keep it that way. So, I’ll be expanding some of the topics I discuss on this platform. I want to invite more of myself into this space, and I hope to share that with you all here together.

I’ll also be changing the format of my feed, just a little, as well as my profile photo!

#autismlife

[ID: A sunflower in a field in Northwest Texas. Text reads: Change can be hard for many Autistics, and it is very hard for me.

All day long, everyone is regulating shifting sensory and social input. However, as someone with neurodevelopmental differences, I am experiencing social and sensory input more intensely than neurotypical folks. The world is always rapidly changing around me.

Daily life can feel like a sensory and social whirlwind. In order to ground myself, I try to hold as many things stable as possible. This can include daily routines, career choices (think: the "loyal" autistic employee), and housing situations.

Sometimes, in the pursuit of finding stability, I get stuck. I feel like if I change one thing, I will no longer be able to stay afloat in the raging sea of sensory and social shifts. So, I keep doing the same thing, even if it no longer serves me.

For the last year, I’ve felt a little stuck in the way I write and share much of my Instagram content. All my posts have been authentic and genuine, but there is more that I want to talk about - more I want to say. But making that change is both hard and a little scary.

So, I have felt stuck in the same rhythm as Autienelle, but after thinking about this for a long time, I am going to move forward and try to change. That being said, I'll still be talking about Autism here, because it’s a core part of my life and identity.

From now on, on Autienelle, I will be posting about: Autistic self-advocacy, my fiction writing, asexuality multiracial identity, mental health.]"

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3,169 likes, 110 comments - autienelle on July 14, 2023: "I’m ready for a change. Autienelle has been a huge part of my life since 2016, and I want to ke..."

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The Special Interest Podcast 🎧 #actuallyautistic ∞ on Instagram: "Routines are very important to me. When I fall out of routines, that is when I experience anxiety or am more prone to melt downs. I have been perfecting my morning routine that helps to set me up for success. I look forward to this ritual like routine. Self assessing is so important to find what works for you. Check out @thespecialinterestpod now! Podcast by two late diagnosed autistic women. Season Two out now! Available on Amazon, Anchor, Apple, Google and Spotify! Like, Comment and Share to connect us to our pod pals!Want to be a guest on the pod? Email us at pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.comFollow our journey ∞ @thespecialinterestpod ∞

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@thespecialinterestpod

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The Special Interest Podcast 🎧 #actuallyautistic ∞ on Instagram: "Routines are very important to me. When I fall out of routines, that is when I experience anxiety or am more prone to melt downs. I have been perfecting my morning routine that helps to set me up for success. I look forward to this ritual like routine. Self assessing is so important to find what works for you. 

Check out @thespecialinterestpod now! Podcast by two late diagnosed autistic women. Season Two out now! Available on Amazon, Anchor, Apple, Google and Spotify! 

Like, Comment and Share to connect us to our pod pals!

Want to be a guest on the pod? Email us at pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com

Follow our journey ∞ @thespecialinterestpod ∞

#latediagnosedautistic #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #autisticadults #autisticwoman #thespecialinterestpod #neurospicy #autismeducation #autismadvocate #autism #autismspectrumdisorder #differentnotless #selfdiscoveryjourney #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autisticpride #autisticcommunity #autismproud #audhd #audhdcommunity #autisticwomen #autisticfolk #learnaboutautism #sensoryprocessing #stimmingpride #autismlove #autismspectrum #autisticmemes #autisticburnout #autisticgirls"

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294 likes, 9 comments - thespecialinterestpod on July 13, 2023: "Routines are very important to me. When I fall out of routines, that is when I experience anxiety..."

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@thespecialinterestpod

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The Special Interest Podcast 🎧 #actuallyautistic ∞ on Instagram: "Transitions can be really challenging. I frequently will tell myself “5 more minutes” while transitioning from one task to the next. 

It can be hard to transition from a preferred activity to a less preferred activity. For example, transitioning to my night time routine. Brushing teeth can be tough because it is not a great sensory experience. I will sometimes procrastinate and drag myself, such as in this very moment….I have to go shower but instead made this post. 😅

Check out @thespecialinterestpod now! Podcast by two late diagnosed autistic women. Available now on Amazon, Anchor, Apple, Google and Spotify! 

Like, Comment and Share to connect us to our pod pals!

Want to be a guest on the pod? Email us at pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com

Follow our journey ∞ @thespecialinterestpod ∞

#latediagnosedautistic #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #autisticadults #autisticwoman #thespecialinterestpod #neurospicy #autismeducation #autismadvocate #autism #autismspectrumdisorder #differentnotless #selfdiscoveryjourney #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autisticpride #autisticcommunity #autismproud #audhd #audhdcommunity #autisticwomen #autisticfolk #learnaboutautism #sensoryprocessing #stimmingpride #autismlove #autismspectrum #autisticmemes #autisticburnout #autisticgirls"

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168 likes, 2 comments - thespecialinterestpod on June 9, 2023: "Transitions can be really challenging. I frequently will tell myself “5 more minutes” while t..."

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@Hat.Talks.UK

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hat.talks - Neurodivergent Speech & Language Therapist 🌈🧠 on Instagram: "✋🏼 AUTISTIC INERTIA ✋🏼

Feeling stuck both in brain and body is the most frustrating feeling! I really want to do the thing but I just CAN’T do the thing 😡🤬.

It’s not laziness or lack of motivation. It’s a disabling part of being neurodivergent. 

Please give us time, patience and support (when we want it). 

#autisticinertia #inertia #actuallyautistic #actuallyadhd #executivefunction #taskinitiation #adhdnotlazy #autisticnotnaughty #autismandchange #autismandtransitions #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate #autismadvocate #adhdadvocate #neurodivergentbrain #neurodiversityacceptance"

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123 likes, 6 comments - hat.talks.uk on September 18, 2022: "✋🏼 AUTISTIC INERTIA ✋🏼

Feeling stuck both in brain and body is the most frustrating fe..."