“Nothing about us without us”… until it’s MSN/HSN autistics.
[sigh]
10.03.2026 13:32
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“Nothing about us without us”… until it’s MSN/HSN autistics.
[sigh]
They (MAGA) don’t know puck either, and it would be much funnier to me if myself and my loved ones weren’t being constantly affected by MAGA.
See also: their Jack Hughes worship. He’s a fine player, but he injured himself at a team dinner. Not the “alpha male” MAGA loves.
As a moderate support needs autistic woman, I am *so tired*, especially surrounding autism discourse as of late.
It feels like MSN autistics, particularly MSN women, are left out of *every single conversation* surrounding ASD. We exist in the middle, and neither side likes it.
It’s frustrating.
People who were diagnosed as kids when I was a kid still got slapped by teachers.
Lotta other not great stuff, but I really need late-diagnosed people in their 30’s to understand what things were actually like.
On one hand we have Uta Frith saying awful conversion-therapy-adjacent stuff, and on the other, "neuroqueers" starting an event for autistic people, but *only* those who do not need disability services. (Yes, both really did just happen.)
Can I be less tired, then I could get more angry!
An image of Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network and The haven. Overlaid text reads - “You cannot talk about empowering women if autistic girls are still being overlooked.”
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate autistic girls and women. We celebrate their voices, their identity, and a future where autistic girls and women are recognised, supported and empowered.
#IWD2026
The PWHL announced sellouts for upcoming games at Madison Square Garden in New
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You can pre-order #ManicAutisticDreamGirl for your Kindles now, or wait until the April 22 release day to purchase a paperback or hardback edition.
Also, some self-promo, because it’s World Book Day: my book, Manic Autistic Dream Girl, releases on Amazon on April 22.
Here are some excerpts from the book. I can’t wait to share it with you. 🩶
A white bookshelf filled to the brim with books.
Happy #WorldBookDay!
Reading has been one of the most important interests in my life, especially since childhood. I am the writer I am today because I read.
What are you currently reading?
(My answer: “NeuroTribes” by Steve Silberman.)
North Carolina. It’s… interesting.
You’re not. It’s so misogynistic, alongside being ableist. I feel like autistic women have to deal with an extra dosage of misogyny on top of… everything else.
We have a trade to announce (as long as the player says yes and we ever find out the actual details of the deal)
I’ve battled with disordered eating for a long time, and I love women’s hockey. I’m horrified to see Ozempic ads ON THE BOARDS during games as everyone I know gets thinner and thinner. I cannot escape this at all.
A graphic titled “MASKING” lists examples of behaviours associated with masking in neurodivergent individuals, including not speaking for fear of appearing awkward, practising conversations and phone calls, mimicking others’ gestures and tones of voice, suppressing stims and feelings of overstimulation, forcing eye contact, rehearsing social scripts, and sacrificing personal needs for the comfort of others. The design features layered side-profile silhouettes.
As SEND reform evolves, there’s a real risk that children who mask will be overlooked, despite carrying significant hidden anxiety & exhaustion. We believe true inclusion starts with emotional safety, so young people can unmask, belong, and be valued for who they are, not just how well they cope.
On a white background, there is an image of a girl in a red jersey with the Carolina Hurricanes logo in the middle, a white hat, and brown hair. She is laughing. In black text reads “This is who writes about hockey on the Internet.”
On a white background, there is a girl wearing a black t-shirt and jeans with brown hair. She is holding a flute case. In black text reads, “This is who talks openly about mental health on the Internet.”
On a white background, there is a little girl in a grey dress, polka dot leggings, and a pink coat. In black text reads, “This is who is out as queer and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.”
On a white background, a little girl is holding a white dog stuffed animal. In black text reads, “This is who is finally diagnosed with autism and is a neurodiversity advocate.”
Shoutout to @sarahspain.com for the idea — I also had to jump on the train, because this trend is awesome.
Thinking of younger variations of myself, always, and giving her the kindness I wish I’d gotten at that time.
Or when he came up with the bullshit “‘male brain” theory, which played a huge role in the underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis of autistic girls and women throughout the 2000s and 2010s.
How he continues to be given a platform on autism is beyond me.
Alex.
Adding on to this — the Elliotte Friedman stuff will (rightfully) get most of the attention, because his comments were disgusting AND he refused to speak about it.
This is excellent journalism. I hope this leads to changes in the industry.
Shireen did a phenomenal job on this piece. This issue isn’t limited to just Canada — it’s also an American hockey problem, and yes, even your “favorite fun progressive hockey news sites” are a problem too.
The roadmap to the postseason 🌀
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Good morning, lovely people!
It’s been a stressful 24 hours, but have no fear — your Montréal Victoire play this evening in Toronto at 7pm EST.
(It is, unfortunately, the only time they play this week.)
This is truly the crux of it. It’s not about shielding kids or promoting “traditional values” — it’s about straight up removing options, and the ability to imagine, from their worldview
For context, the CBSC has received so many complaints about Friedman’s comments that they put out a statement asking people to stop filing complaints.
The Wall of Montréal.
hockey's borderline fetishization of injury and its overall labor weakness are direct causative agents in many of the cultural problems in the sport, in this essay I will—
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What in the actual fuck?
A PSA: Please stop taking my tweets/ideas and passing them off as your own. Repeatedly.
That’s called “plagiarism”, and most writers know to avoid doing so, because it’s immoral and so disrespectful to the person you’re ripping off.
I can’t believe I’m having to post this, but here we are.
“I’m coming to the cottage.”
