#semiverbal

[autism-affirmations]

my friends love when i stand in the corner and dont speak for hours

#autism #autistic #actually autistic #affirmations #autism memes #autism affirmation #audhd #intermittent speech #semiverbal #semispeaking

[tontoemojis]

I have intense anxiety on using my AAC device . I of course knew this was going to happen but it is scarier now that I ’ m living it .

For now just only using it with my caregivers & psychologist , but still really hard to use due to anxiety ; using the actual machine has been getting easier as I practice & customize it , but it ’ s just the anxiety that has been getting on my ass lately { & will probably continue getting on my ass for a looooong time }

#tonto text post #tonto's aac #aac #aac user #part time aac user #semiverbal #actually semiverbal #semispeaking

[autisticdreamdrop]

hyperverbal autistic ✅️ valid

fully verbal autistic ✅️ valid

verbal autsitic with verbal loss ✅️ valid

semiverbal autistic ✅️ valid

nonverbal autistic ✅️ valid

#honey #autism #autistic #asd #autie #actually autism #actually autistic #autism spectrum disorder #altverbal #alt verbal #hyperverbal #hyperspeaking #verbal #verbal loss #verbal shutdowns #verbal shutdown #commuication #nonverbal communication #nonverbal #semiverbal #nonspeaking #semispeaking #positive affirmations #positivity #autistic post #autistic posting #autistic positivity #autism post #autism positivity #autism posting

[meowtismz]

Remember that if talk or type weird all ok

Remember that if not low support need all ok

Remember that if not level 1 autism all ok

Remember that if nonverbal or semiverbal all ok

Remember that if cognitive function low all ok

Remember thay if dysfunctional all ok

Remember that if "more debilitating autism" all ok

Remember that disability ALWAYS debilitate one thing or another, if have "less accepted" autism still valid and deserving of love respect help

#disabled #actually autistic #neurodivergent #autistic #autism #autistic things #actually disabled #actually neurodivergent #semiverbal #autism level 2 #level 2 autism #unreliable speech #autism community #high support needs #mid support needs

[zebulontheplanet]

You. Are. worthy.

Even if you never drive. Even if you need help with basic tasks. Even if you need help with hygiene. Even if you’ll never work. Even if you’ll need help for the rest of your life. You’re. Still. Worthy.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re useless, or that you don’t deserve certain things. You’re amazing, and I see you.

#autism #medium support needs #semiverbal #actually autism #venty #you’re still worthy #you got this #actually autistic #disabled #actually disabled #Zebplanet

[manyminded]

here’s to disabled people who can’t speak/struggle to speak. wether it be a physical thing, mental thing, or both, it’s okay. you’re not any less a person for it.

#disabilities #mentally disabled #disability rights #disabled #disability #speech issues #nonverbal #semiverbal #semi verbal #non verbal #disabled life #actually disabled #disabled pride #cripple punk

[cryptid-aac]

Love post for ppl who type " weird "

Love you ppl who type " weird " because use AAC to type (hi, sometimes)!!

Love you ppl who type " weird" because have language disorder (hi)!!

Love you ppl who type " weird " because have I/DD!!

Love you ppl who type " weird " because have severe autism/higher support needs autism/Level 3 autism/however you identify (hi)!!

Love you ppl who type " weird " because English not your native language!!

Love you ppl who type " weird" because rushing thoughts (hi)!!

Love you ppl who type " weird " because blind!!

Love you ppl who type " weird " because that's how brain thinks!!

Love you ppl who type " weird " just because!!

Love you ppl who type " weird " because semiverbal (hi)!!

Love you ppl who type " weird " because nonverbal!!

Love you ppl who type " weird " for any reason not mentioned or no reason or reason that not know of!!

#actually autistic #high support needs #medium support needs #semiverbal #aac user #level 2 autism #level 3 autism #intellectual disability #language disorder #severe autism #non native english speaker #blind #positivity post #totally not bc of ableist #totally not

[sirenium]

For anyone who is semi verbal, nonverbal, or otherwise struggles with speech, please know that there are people who will accept your methods of communication. There are people who won't infantilize you for using AAC, communication cards, making noises instead of words, etc. There are people who won't expect you to pick the mask up again when you stop being so 'talkative'. There are people who don't mind waiting for you to sort your thoughts, and are happy to include you in the conversation.

There are people who accept you as yourself, and I don't just mean toleration.

#autism #actually autistic #semiverbal #nonverbal #choice verbal #selective mutism #unmasking #autism positivity #aac user #aac device

[pumpkinspicedmochi]

Haven't seen a post like this so I'll make one: Shoutout to the autistics that have special interests that people find creepy (for example horror , true crime things , knives but could also be anatomy etc because that might come off as creepy)

Double shoutout to autistics who enjoy talking about these things with no awareness that people find it creepy/get uncomfortable when hear it.

#actually autistic #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #actually autism #autism spectrum #autism spectrum disorder #autistic #autism #autistic positivity #asd #autistic adult #autistic things #special interest #specialinterests #medium support needs #semi speaking #semispeaking #semi verbal #semiverbal #sensory issues #semi specking #disability #disabled

[spooksforsammy]

The idea that aac fixes everything for everyone is kinda annoying. Because most nonverbal nonspeaking semiverbal people’s speech problems root further from just verbal voice.

Not understanding have right communicate. Not understanding how work. Not understanding how to say what feel or want or think. Not understanding certain words or phrases so say one thing and mean another. Many have speech or communication disorders, it’s not just the inability to speak, aac won’t fix everything for everyone.

Even if some get aac, an option to communicate, they just can’t. Sometimes no matter how much want to, just can’t.

#speech4amy #actually autistic #autism #aac user #part time aac user #semiverbal #communication difficulties #disabled poc

[pxppet]

Mute people are humans worthy of respect.

Non-speaking people are humans worthy of respect.

Semi-speaking people are humans worthy of respect.

People with disorganized speech are humans worthy of respect.

Deaf people who don't speak are humans worthy of respect.

Autistic, disabled, mentally ill and all of it. We deserve to be treated like and thought of as real people with as much to offer as other humans. The lack of speech doesn't make us "useless" or "stupid" or "like talking to a lamp." Mute people of any kind have just as many thoughts and feelings and actions to offer as those who speak.

Life is still worthwhile and peace and happiness are attainable for us. We will find people who care to make the effort for us to be understood. You will feel yourself breathe softly again some day. You deserve it.

#mute community #selectively mute #semiverbal #semispeaking #nonspeaking #nonverbal #actuallyautistic #pseriouslypsychotic #pseriouslyschizophrenic #actuallydisabled #deaf #d/Deaf #deaf community

[voidmire-system-error]

normalize speaking "weird".

normalize speaking "bad".

normalize speaking only by key words.

normalize stuttering.

normalize long pauses.

normalize using simple words.

normalize using short sentences.

normalize speaking in 3rd person.

normalize speaking with incorrect grammar.

normalize disorganized speech.

normalize speaking slowly.

normalize speaking incoherent.

normalize eholalia.

normalize word salad.

normalize other "inconvenient" speaking patterns.

let us speak as we can. listen to us.

#semiverbal #semispeaking #verbalpunk

[autisticdreamdrop]

nonverbal communication is valid communication

#our edits #nonverbal #semiverbal #aac #aac user #tts #tts user #aac tts #tts aac #nonspeaking #semispeaking #social communication #commuication #nonverbal communication #autism #autistic #asd #actually autism #actually autistic #autism spectrum disorder #autie #actually autie #actually neurodiverse #actually neurodivergent #nuerodiversity #neurodivergent #neurodiverse

[meowtismz]

please please please STOP weird out when autistics specially nonverbal semiverbal autistics cuss talk about nsfw topics etc

deserve talk about topics if old enough like any other peers

autistic cuss have sexual relationship (with consent) consume alcohol date etc etc etc

STOP INFANTILIZING US we humans too

#disabled #actually autistic #neurodivergent #autism #autistic #autistic things #actually disabled #actually neurodivergent #semiverbal #unreliable speech #autism level 2 #level 2 autism #autism community #autistic community #high support needs #mid support needs #low support needs #autism thoughts

[zebulontheplanet]

Im sorry, but a TON of you know fucking nothing about level 3 autism.

A lot of you like to go “but I can’t live fully independent and need help with some things so I must have level 3 autism 🥺” I can promise you that you being able to live with your partner and semi independently does NOT mean you have level 3 autism.

So many people have been watering down level 3 autism. And self diagnosing themselves with it because they need a bit more support then those people on TikTok need and it’s TIRING. I can ASSURE you that the majority of autistic people need more support than those big creators on TikTok because a LOT of them aren’t even realistic with their own support needs.

Level 3 autism means you need a LOT of help. It’s called needing very substantial support for a reason. People with DIAGNOSED and even UNDIAGNOSED level 3 autism are not only visibly autistic in many ways, but need a lot more support than you realize. A lot of level 3s are nonverbal or semiverbal (although some are verbal). A lot of level 3s need support in EVERY. ASPECT. OF. THEIR. LIFE. this doesn’t mean just reminders to bathe and reminders to take their medication.

No, this means literally someone hand feeding them. Someone physically bathing them. Clothing them. Handing them their medication and watching them take it or physically having to put it in their mouth. Constant care. This means a TEAM of carers and support staff. A lot of level 3s end up in group homes, residentials, Institutions. A lot of level 3s need help using the bathroom and this doesn’t mean just simply reminding them, no this means physically walking them to the bathroom and helping them in every step.

Not to mention the comorbidities that commonly come with level 3 autism.

A lot of level 3s don’t know how to use the internet. Although I’ve met a few who do and it’s totally possible! A lot don’t.

Stop fucking doing this. Look at the DSM5. Look at higher support needs people. Ask around. Don’t just say Willy nilly that you have level 3 autism. You needing support is completely valid, but taking the label from people who are more disabled then you it is not ok.

#zebrambles #autism #actually autism #semiverbal #actually autistic #level 3 autism #long post #kinda a rant post cause I’m TIRED #Zebplanet

[neuroticboyfriend]

this is from the last post i reblogged, but here are alternatives to "going nonverbal" or "going nonspeaking:"

verbal shutdown

loss of speech / speech loss

situational speech loss

if anyone knows any others, feel free to add on. if you don't understand why alternatives are needed, please see the linked post; it's a long one which is why i made another post with the alternatives, but even just reading part of it shows you why.

be kind to your neurodivergent and disabled peers.

#softspoonie #disabled #disability #loss of speech #speech loss #verbal shutdown #situational speech loss #autistic #neurodivergent #neurodivergency #autistic community #autistic spectrum #autism spectrum #nonverbal #nonspeaking #semiverbal #semispeaking