Just got this post out about how my AuDHD traits helped me get good at #devreldev.to/andyhaskell/...#AutismAcceptanceMonth#neurodiversity
Neurodivergence as cats: * Bengals - Infodumping (all the meowing!) * Maines and ragdolls - Tactile stims (FLOOF!) * Black cats - Being pointlessly feared * Orange cats - Trying some out-of-the-box idea before you can put it into words/logic why you think it'll work cc @autismsupsoc.bsky.social
@autismsupsoc.bsky.social An octopus has 3 hearts, Link starts games that aren't Skyward Sword (or the playable cutscene that starts Tears) with 3 hearts Coincidence both are fan favorites in the autistic community?
@autismsupsoc.bsky.social Autism Creature as an opossum
In alt text, you don't have to painstakingly describe every single detail in an image. Give users enough information so they’re not missing out on the context. Alt text for an image of a football game need not try to describe every single person in the crowd if it's not relevant.
Neurodivergent culture is going from "socially on autopilot waiting for an excuse to dip from this party" to "Trader Joe's cashier" instantaneously because someone at the party mentioned a Special Interest that you researched extensively on Wikipedia in 2009 and you've got STUFF to say
@autismsupsoc.bsky.social Someone should open a fried chicken restaurant that's dinosaur themed and has 20 flavors in the signature dino nugget section on the menu. The dipping sauce bar is designed like a tar pit and sauces are organized by sensory strength, the vegan nuggets are "the bronto combo"
I created a YouTube playlist of Compassionate Coding talks and podcasts hosted there for easy access. It’ll be 8 years in May! 🎉 Thanks for your support for the wild idea that compassion is an essential skill for people building the future. 💙 m.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Talks and podcasts about Compassionate Coding. Find out more at compassionatecoding.com.