kalosranchergirl:

“Ken’nin, Pursuit!” Sayomi called out, unsure if it would work.  The Murkrow cawed in affirmative and trimmed her wings, streaking into the mass of copies.  Apparently she didn’t know which one to hit either.  But darnit, she was going to try!  That attempt with the Wishiwashi was just embarrassing, she really, REALLY wanted to get better at this.

writing an autistic character when you are not autistic - a masterpost

completely double spaced version on google docs here – this post is more blocky for the sake of people’s dashboards, but still long so people will be less likely to glaze over it. my apologies if that makes it hard to read

things to look for and avoid in an autistic character

• symptoms only manifesting as “nonverbal and rocking” • super smart / living calculator • super dumb / doesn’t understand anything • all the symptoms you can come up with for them are “awkward” and “has special interest(s)” (please do more research) • trains, technology, and/or math as special interests • acting like a child • getting treated like a baby • unreasonably cruel and uncaring about others’ reactions to them being cruel • if they’re comparable to sheldon from the big bang theory, start over • animal comparisons • a lack of feelings • please no stories about what it’s like to be autistic told by allistics

the right way to write an autistic person

• lots of symptoms, including secondary ones not included on a general diagnosis requirement list (here’s a list i rather like that was made by an autistic person – their blog is also a good resource) • having a good amount of general knowledge and actually talking about it (i cannot believe that i have to say this) • talking about things outside of special interests (again…. come on……….) (special interests are usually the default things our brains go to when theres no stimulation or we want to entertain ourselves – it isn’t literally all we think or talk about ever. if a conversation has no connections to a special interest, reconsider having your autistic character bring it up in a context that is not an introduction.) • explicitly expressed to be capable of attraction and romantic feelings – if your character is an adult, add sexual feelings to this point • capable of general functioning, just with a disability that makes it more difficult – not a walking disability (….sigh) • a wide amount of feelings and emotional turmoil (but perhaps only being able to express it in limited ways) • we’re people • just people whose brains are wired differently

things to avoid in research for an autistic character

• autism moms / autism blogs and websites not run by autistic people • any affiliation with autism $peaks means you should walk away and never look back • a scientist trying to create explanations for what autistic people do without actually asking / not mentioning asking autistic people • anything about a cure for autism • a person that “worked with autistic kids” phrased in the same way as “worked with animals” • talking about autistic people as if they are mysteries, are like animals, or are otherwise othered weirdos instead of people

things to look for in research for an autistic character

• actual autistic people talking about their experiences and symptoms • just stick to that and you’re good but it’s hard to find sometimes ngl. just look for the above red flags

things i would personally like to see in an autistic character

• less easy to swallow sadness and more destructive anger. i would love to see a canonically autistic character who was frustrated easily by small things and had trouble communicating why • not a story about being autistic, a story that happens to have a character or characters who are autistic – it isn’t pointed out or questioned, they’re right at home with the rest of the cast and not othered (a la symmetra from overwatch) • intensive sensory issues / small sounds making large reactions • clear communications about not liking x sensory thing (for example being touched) • poor motor skills / clumsiness and not being laughed at for it • walking funny (body bent downwards, walking very fast, walking slowly, big strides, shuffling, stiffness, etc)  – no one treats it as if it’s funny or something totally strange • a big personality that has a presence so they can’t be cast aside (but feel free to have quiet characters too) – if this was along with being nonverbal they would probably leap to being one of my favorite characters ever • a fear of asking for clarification on sarcasm or jokes because of past experiences and an arc about the character becoming more comfortable asking questions

>> if any fellow autistic people want to add something, feel free <<

allistics are encouraged to rb this

i just found this website that can randomly generate a continent for you!! this is great for fantasy writers

plus, you can look at it in 3d!

theres a lot of viewing options and other things! theres an option on-site to take a screenshot, so you don’t have to have a program for that!

you can view it here!

Totally gonna use this for making my worlds

This is the future

Can they 3D print me a new planet? This one has been disappointing lately.

it looks like the link is broken! you can use this one instead.

@itsbio thanks for pointing out the broken link, i found someone who found a not-broken one

Thanks! :D

I just spent the last 30 or so minutes fiddling with this thing and found a continent I love…

FOR ALL MY WRITING FRIENDS!!!

Rooster Dad check in #1 (closed starter)

melemeleguardian:

“We’ll stay as safe as we can,” Sayomi promised.  “But I can’t promise we’ll be safe all the time.  Trouble helps us grow, or something like that, according to what my cousin says.”

“We’ll call if things get too hard for us though,” Ken’nin squawked.  “Or I guess I will since Sacchan likes to try to do everything on her own.”

When I was 17 my appendix ruptured because I thought I was just having period cramps and didn’t go to the hospital so don’t tell me PMS symptoms are no big deal

this actually happened to me during my math final and i didn’t think anything of it and when i was later admitted to the hospital my math prof was asking me ‘you didn’t have to take the final! why didn’t you tell me it hurt?!?!’ and i told him i’ve had cramps worse.

he gave me 100

This is actually an extremely common occurrence simply because in sex ed they don’t teach you how to tell the difference between menstrual cramps and other more serious pains. The way to tell the difference between cramps and appendicitis is that while menstrual cramps are generalized toward the middle of the stomach below the belly button, pain from a swollen or burst appendix will start in the middle of the stomach and relocate to only the lower right side, even lower than menstrual cramps, and is a very localized pain. It also comes on extremely suddenly and will worsen over time or when you make a sudden movement, like a cough or a sneeze.

Basically, if you’re feeling any sort of pain, even if it’s menstrual cramps, don’t hesitate to tell the school nurse or a parent, or if you’re out of school and home even make a doctor’s appointment. Chances are if your cramps are that bad there’s something they can do to improve that as well.

I am boosting the shit out of that reply, because I am twenty-fucking-five years old and did not know how to tell the two pains apart

Adding another diagnostic tool! This is something we use in the ER called the rebound test. Basically, appendicitis and cramps react differently to certain things. If you’re still not sure if you have cramps or appendicitis, take two fingers and press them into your abdomen where the pain is (try repeating this on the lower right quadrant of the abdomen just to be sure.)

When you press in firmly, it will probably hurt. Here’s the test: LET GO. Does it get better or get worse? Appendicitis will immediately hurt worse when you let go. Cramps will not. Go to the ER if the rebound test makes it worse!

THE REBOUND TEST IS REALLY IMPORTANT.

My husband got sent home from the ER with a rupturing appendix. When he came back and was rushed into surgery, the surgeon was super angry – “Why didn’t anyone do the rebound test?!”

All great info, but there is another lesson to be learned here: if you’re in major pain, it’s probably important - so don’t let anyone tell you it’s not. There is a documented pattern of women who go to the ER with complaints of pain being dismissed as overreacting…when in reality women have an incredibly high tolerance for pain, to the point that some don’t even realize exactly how serious their condition is. These stories only serve to illustrate this point.

Reblog to literally save a life.

Every time I see this..

^the women have a high pain tolerance thing…my orthopedic surgeon, the first day I met him laid me down and messed with my shoulder. At this point I had been told by doctors and another orthopedic surgeon I was overreacting and making my pain up…for months. There were days I missed class because I couldn’t get dressed. Anyways, he laid me down and messed with my shoulder. When he was done he helped me sit up, and went and sat down across the room from me. He looked me dead in the eye and said “I just dislocated your shoulder, put it back in, and you didn’t flinch. You needed surgery four months ago.” He was pissed. Seriously, don’t take major pains lightly, in the abdomen or otherwise.

Holy shit. Reblog to save a life.

Malasadas with a beautiful detective

goro-akedgy:

Jiraiya didn’t miss the look.  He was watching Goro carefully.  He returned the glance with his usual defiant expression, but quietly chirped something at his trainer, who nodded in acknowledgement.

Sayomi, on the other hand, wasn’t convinced.  She was young, to be sure, but she wasn’t stupid, and she could tell that this new friend was still unhappy.  “I know, Goro-niisan, that those with nice faces aren’t always nice.  I didn’t get defenestrated by nice people, after all.  But it’d be really lonely if I assumed everyone was mean.”  She fiddled with the sports brace on her right knee, and suddenly piped up again.  “Um.  I don’t really know how to ask, but uh, if something’s bothering you and you want to talk about it, I can...I can listen!  I know I’m not very big and I might not be much help, really, but if you want...I can try?” she offered.

“Froakiefroafroa?” Jiraiya asked uncertainly.

“It’ll be fine.  That’s what friends do, right?  Goro-niisan isn’t a meanie.  He doesn’t feel like the others back in Kanto or that rude thief girl from before, so I’m sure it’ll be okay!” she said.

GAME IDEA REBLOG THIS AND TRY TYPING YOUR URL EYES CLOSED

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Jellygay (wow I have NO idea how I managed that on my phone keyboard jfc)

smol/sarcastic-/!3&

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squid-patrol

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queenofsheais — not bad

bugbrothersaway hecc one letter off.

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bi9d close enough I guess

Katie;whants;ehcur

I got Katie right and wants is ok, except for the ‘h’. But the last part, WTF!

Beast * fair squad s mother

fangirl323

doublihigopower

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trainersayomiandjiraiya

Malasadas with a beautiful detective

goro-akedgy:

“So...that means you must be a prince!” Sayomi said, plonking down next to Goro and offering him a (slightly larger) third of the malasada.  She passed a third up to Jiraiya, who warbled his thanks.  “Like in the animes!  Everyone looks up to the prince but they think he’s out of their league and just admire him from afar...oh."  She stopped, wondering for a moment if what she was rambling on about could be the truth.  She hoped it wasn’t- that sounded like a terribly lonely existence.  “Uh...that sounded better in my head.  I mean, that can’t be, right?  Goro-niisan is nice.  Mom said nice people make friends easily...er...right?  Oh Arceus if I reminded you of a rabid fanclub you had wherever you were last, I am really sorry.”

“Kiekiefroakikiefroa,” Jiraiya croaked.  It almost sounded like he was cautioning her.  

“Froakie.  Kie...froafroakie.  Froakikie Ralts Froakie.” Sayomi replied.

Reblog if your muse has ever been bullied.

kalosranchergirl:

No pressure, no pressure, no pressure... Sayomi chanted internally, even though she was pre-tty sure Leon could hear every single nervous thought she was having.  “Oh.  Hello Nala-san!”  Sayomi waved, but her attention was quickly diverted elsewhere.  You can dodge sound?  How do you dodge sound?  Is it even possible?  Well, only one way to find out.  “Ken’nin, up and forward, Peck if you can!”  Ken’nin fluttered into action, frantic wingbeats taking her up.  Unfortunately she wasn’t fast enough and took the edge of the Disarming Voice attack, which lowered her attack.

“Oh...” Ken’nin cawed, somewhat disappointed.  But she still popped forwards anyways, meaning to convey her dissatisfaction with a Peck to Leon’s...well, wherever she could reach, honestly, she wasn’t picky.

kalosranchergirl:

“Hm…” Sayomi said.  “Ken’nin, Jiraiya.  You two first.”

“Mrow?” Hiketsu asked, seeming put out.

“You’ll get a turn too, don’t worry,” she assured him.  “But we’ll be retaking Captain Lana’s challenge, and I’m not throwing you up against Moby Dick.”

“Mrow.  Mrewww.” Hiketsu conceded.

“Ken’nin, would you like the first nod?” Sayomi asked.

“Okay,” replied the Murkrow, mimicking the human word and flying to the front.

“I wonder if this is really fair though,” Jiraiya commented to Sayomi.  “We’re already at a disadvantage, both of them are at higher evolutionary stages than we are.”

“That might not be the case for long,” Sayomi answered.  “Both you and Hiketsu aren’t far from evolving.”

Meanwhile, Sumire was watching them curiously.  Her new human was already surprising her by speaking a Pokemon language.  Maybe this whole deal wouldn’t be so scary after all.  She’d been worried when the breeder put her through the trade system, but this wasn’t so bad, actually.

kalosranchergirl:

“Treecko!” Sumire replied, releasing a scent reminiscent of violets.  She patted Bluz some more.  Now he spelled like violets, too.

“I see...I’ll keep an eye then.  Ah, right.  Yeah.  Okay you guys, let’s hit the field for a bit tutoring from Sara-neechan!” Sayomi said.  Her Pokemon acknowledged her and followed her out, chatting amongst themselves.  Sumire seemed curious as to what this “tutoring” was, so Jiraiya was explaining to her about where they were and the trial system and battling.  “If it’s okay, can I focus on Ken’nin, Jiraiya and Hiketsu first?  I also want to train the other three, but Bluz and Sumire are kind of little, still.”

kalosranchergirl:

“Tree...treecko...” Sumire chirped nervously.  She seemed to be forcing herself somewhat.  She held her tail in a lowered position, and honestly, seemed a little tense and droopy.  She looked just about ready to run away, but apparently realized that Bluz was a friend, from the way he was barking at her. 

Pap.  She patted the top of his head.  Pap.  Fuffle.  “Treeckooooo~” she cooed, delighted by how fluffy he was.  Her tail perked and began waving slowly.

“Oh...” Sayomi said, concerned.  “So...she’s the Hoenn grass starter species then right?  And...ancestral rivalry?  Um...is this going to be a problem?  I mean, I don’t want to cause you or Liam-niisan any trouble...” 

Kenguru is a tiny electric hatchback for wheelchair users By Ellis Hamburger, theverge.com

Ken­gu­ru’s elec­tric car has no seats, and you drive it by putting your hands on motorcycle-style han­dle­bars. It’s built for wheel­chair users, who can roll right through the rear hatch of the car into the dri­ver’s area. The Austin-based…

THIS IS SO COOL.

fucking amazing wow

NO BUT DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW GREAT THIS IS? DO YOU REALLY? PEOPLE IN WHEELCHAIRS CAN HAVE SMALL CARS NOW, THEY DON’T HAVE TO RELY ON EXPENSIVE LIFTS TO HELP GET THEM INTO CARS, THEY DON’T HAVE TO MODIFY THEIR CARS FOR THEIR NEEDS BECAUSE THE CAR IS ALREADY DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THEM. THIS IS ACTUALLY SO GREAT AND IT GIVES SO MANY PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE MORE INDEPENDENT AND IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY!

Have I reblogged this already? Don’t care.

kalosranchergirl:

Sayomi nodded, her happiness mixed with trepidation.  She let out all of her Pokemon, having them be nearby so they could greet their new teammate.  She only knew three things about this new Pokemon- name, gender and that she was, actually, quite young.  “Okay!  Come on out, Sumire.”  The Pokeball opened, and a very young female Treecko popped out.  “Hello!  I’m Sayomi.  That’s Sara-neechan.”

“Treecko?  Tree…treecko.” Sumire said, nodding.

“Froakiekie!  Froafroa.” Jiraiya greeted amiably, raising a hand in a wave.

“Tree…cko.  Kotreecko.” Sumire replied, doing something that looked oddly like a bow.

“Mrow.” Hiketsu said, approaching to sniff the new arrival, as most felines tended to do.  Sumire shrank away shyly.

“Hallo.” Ken’nin said, raising a wing.  Sumire waved back apprehensively.

“Pyukukuku.” Nonki-chan said, forming her innards into a hand and waving hello.

“Tree…?  Treecko?” Sumire said, curiously approaching Nonki-chan.  

On closer inspection, one might notice that Sumire’s claws were a bit larger than average, almost as if her predecessors spent more time on the ground than in trees.

“Sara-neechan, what kind of Pokemon is Sumire-chan?  I’ve never seen anyone like her before.” Sayomi asked.

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