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Translating StimpunksStimpunk combines “stimming” + “punk” to evoke open and proud stimming, resistance to neurotypicalization, and the DIY culture of punk, disabled, and neurodivergent communities. Instead of hiding our stims, we... More.org Our front page and some of our most popular posts are now translated into German and Spanish using the WPML plugin for WordPress. These are automatic, AI driven translations that volunteer translators will improve. Help us translate stimpunksStimpunk combines “stimmingSelf-stimulatory behavior, also known as stimming and self-stimulation, is the repetition of physical movements, sounds, or words, or the repetitive movement of objects Stimming - Wikipedia Autistic adults highlighted the importance of stimming as... More” + “punkEverything that was normally supposed to be hidden was brought to the front.Punk subculture - Wikipedia The First Rule of Punk: Be Yourself Our Second Rule of Punk: Reframe The... More” to evoke open and proud stimming, resistance to neurotypicalization, and theContinue readingThere are three types of reading: eye reading, ear reading, and finger reading.The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning Most schools and... More “Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 10, March 2023”

Learning Space We put some time into the landing page for our learning space. We added four callout sections. That covers the main themes we’ve gotten in feedback. Folks want quiet space, outdoor space, experiential learning, and deep dive programming for special interestsI don’t know who invented the phrase “special interestI don’t know who invented the phrase “special interest.” Probably some researcher. Autistic people don’t really love the term because the term “special” has become tied so closely with terms... More.” Probably some researcher. AutisticContinue readingThere are three types of reading: eye reading, ear reading, and finger reading.The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning Most schools and... More “Changelog: Updated and New on StimpunksStimpunk combines “stimming” + “punk” to evoke open and proud stimming, resistance to neurotypicalization, and the DIY culture of punk, disabled, and neurodivergent communities. Instead of hiding our stims, we... More.org for Calendar Week 8, February 2023”

It was a recovery week at StimpunksStimpunk combines “stimmingSelf-stimulatory behavior, also known as stimming and self-stimulation, is the repetition of physical movements, sounds, or words, or the repetitive movement of objects Stimming - Wikipedia Autistic adults highlighted the importance of stimming as... More” + “punkEverything that was normally supposed to be hidden was brought to the front.Punk subculture - Wikipedia The First Rule of Punk: Be Yourself Our Second Rule of Punk: Reframe The... More” to evoke open and proud stimming, resistance to neurotypicalization, and the DIYIn the arts, bricolage (French for "DIY" or "do-it-yourself projects") is the construction or creation of a work from a diverse range of things that happen to be available, or... More culture of punk, disabledThe label "disabled" means so much to me. It means I have community. It means I have rights. It means I can be proud. It means I can affirm myself... More, and neurodivergentNeurodivergent, sometimes abbreviated as ND, means having a mind that functions in ways which diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of “normal.”NEURODIVERSITY: SOME BASIC TERMS & DEFINITIONS Neurodivergent is quite... More communitiesWhat I have always been hoping to accomplish is the creation of community.Community is magic. Community is power. Community is resistance.Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century https://www.amazon.com/Disability-Visibility-First-Person-Stories-Twenty-First-ebook/dp/B082ZQBL98/ https://www.amazon.com/Disability-Visibility-Adapted-Young-Adults-ebook/dp/B08VFT4R9T/... More. Instead of hiding our stimsSelf-stimulatory behavior, also known as stimming and self-stimulation, is the repetition of physical movements, sounds, or words, or the repetitive movement of objects Stimming - Wikipedia Autistic adults highlighted the importance of stimming as... More, we… More. We took it easy, but managed a few updates to the site. 1 new blog post.1 updated blogContinue readingThere are three types of reading: eye reading, ear reading, and finger reading.The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning Most schools and... More “Changelog: Updated and New on StimpunksStimpunk combines “stimming” + “punk” to evoke open and proud stimming, resistance to neurotypicalization, and the DIY culture of punk, disabled, and neurodivergent communities. Instead of hiding our stims, we... More.org for Calendar Week 6, February 2023”

“Metal Health Fest” was a joyful success. Check out the photos. Also, 1 new blog post.1 updated blog post.1 new page.1 updated page.5 new Field Guide pages.6 new glossary entries.6 updated glossary entries. New blog posts Updated blog posts New pages Updated pages New Field Guide pages New glossary entries Updated glossary entries

Metal Health Fest was a joyful success. Thanks to all who came out. Meanwhile, on our website: 2 new blog posts.3 updated Field Guide pages.1 new glossary entry.6 updated glossary entries. New blog posts Updated Field Guide Pages New glossary entries Updated glossary entries