Navigating autism and loneliness with Kaelynn Partlow
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Navigating autism and loneliness with Kaelynn Partlow
Oct 7, 2024
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Long live Finny, the (mostly) retired autism service dog! 🖤 #autism #servicedog #autistic #labrador | Kaelynn’s Autistic Angle
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Long live Finny, the (mostly) retired autism service dog! 🖤 #autism #servicedog #autistic #labrador | Kaelynn’s Autistic Angle
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Autism Advocate Interview | Kaelynn Partlow
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Autism Advocate Interview | Kaelynn Partlow
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "✨Perspective-taking✨ is the ability to step outside of one’s own experience to consider what’s happening for another person… and when emotions run high, it can be EXTRA hard for autistic folks. Understanding other people‘s experiences is a crucial skill, it just needs to be taught when the person is calm enough to learn. 💖 So when reactions are intense: ▪️stabilize the situation ▪️move on ▪️make time to talk about it later #autistic #autism #au
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "✨Perspective-taking✨ is the ability to step outside of one’s own experience to consider what’s happening for another person… and when emotions run high, it can be EXTRA hard for autistic folks. Understanding other people‘s experiences is a crucial skill, it just needs to be taught when the person is calm enough to learn. 💖 So when reactions are intense: ▪️stabilize the situation ▪️move on ▪️make time to talk about it later #autistic #autism #au
565.8K views3 months ago
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "Many autistic advocates steer clear of nuanced topics like this, and I get it. It’s hard to imagine a reality that much different than our own. However, autistic people with higher support needs deserve to be part of the conversation too. ❤️‍🩹 #autistic #autism #autismmom #autismawareness #profoundautism"
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "Many autistic advocates steer clear of nuanced topics like this, and I get it. It’s hard to imagine a reality that much different than our own. However, autistic people with higher support needs deserve to be part of the conversation too. ❤️‍🩹 #autistic #autism #autismmom #autismawareness #profoundautism"
14.4K views4 months ago
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "Thank you for your patience while I’ve taken time to sit with your feedback and found the words to address my mistakes. 🖤 #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic #autisticadult #autismacceptance"
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "Thank you for your patience while I’ve taken time to sit with your feedback and found the words to address my mistakes. 🖤 #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic #autisticadult #autismacceptance"
889.3K views5 months ago
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate | In the autism community, we talk about “social cues” a lot… so I thought I’d offer an explanation for what they are and why they can be... | Instagram
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate | In the autism community, we talk about “social cues” a lot… so I thought I’d offer an explanation for what they are and why they can be... | Instagram
146.8K views5 months ago
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "This is the epitome of “sensory seeking” ❤️ #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #autismawareness #autismacceptance #actuallyautistic #adhd #autisticadult"
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "We took Finny to the beach for the first time! 🤩❤️ #travel #labrador #instagood #instadog #myrtlebeach #actuallyautistic #funny #beach #beachvibes #ocean"
75.4K viewsJul 5, 2022
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "I think some people believe I’m as upset as I sound when I play like this. For me, “silly” yelling IS playful…UNLESS there’s crying. 💧 Personally, CRYING is the distinction between “real upset” and “playful upset.” The part I’d like YOU to know is that this “playful upset” can function as a way for some to seek empathy and process their emotions. ❤️‍🔥 . #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autistic #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #adh
337.7K viewsSep 5, 2023
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "🫠 If you’re autistic & you menstruate…you NEED TO HEAR THIS. Knowing WHY periods are harder for autistic people won’t fix everything, but awareness is the first step towards action. And on a related note…happy Woman’s History Month! 💖 #autism #autismawareness #autistic #autismacceptance #neurodivergent #adhd #mentalhealth #autisticwoman #womanshealth #autismmom #actuallyautistic #autisticadult #specialeducation"
1.8M viewsMar 9, 2025
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "I’m not against “being social”…I’m just socially selective, there’s a difference. 🫠 As humans, we don’t all operate using the same currency…so be mindful of that in your attempts to build connection with autistic folks. The best way to support: look for what “currency” (type of interaction) is VALUABLE TO THEM, and then initiate a “transaction”. Coming from an autistic therapist…you’d be surprised by how effective this is! 💖 #autism #autismawa
416.8K viewsMar 5, 2025
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "I finally got the opportunity to meet Tanner from season 2 of LOTS! 🎬 We were instant friends and talked about our shared interest in animals 🤩 #autism #loveonthespectrum #autistic #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autisticadult #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic #friends #autismmom #kindness"
2.2M viewsFeb 11, 2024
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "🗣️ Calling it a “hidden request” sounds malicious, but that’s NOT usually the case. In fact, most of the time, the intention is to be ✨polite✨! This type of indirect communication is less of a “Autistic Vs. Neurotypical” issue, and more of a cultural thing. 🇺🇸 It just so happens that many (but not all) autistic people need a more DIRECT approach, which can be more or less challenging depending on the culture they grew up with. 🌎 Learning abo
31K viewsJan 24, 2024
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "Swallowing pills can be challenging for many people. Due to sensory issues, autistic people may be more resistant to it or have greater difficulty. Using a carbonated drink is one trick I’ve learned to be able to tolerate pills. 😁#autism #autistic #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #lifehacks #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #specialeducation #medicine #specialneeds #appliedbehavioranalysis #tips"
1.2M viewsAug 16, 2022
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "The aquarium was an incredible experience because I fell in love with this penguin! ❤️🐧❤️🐧 #penguin #aquarium #bestfriends #zoo #animal #love #loveonthespectrum #connection #happy #instagood #goodvibes #animalkingdom #autism"
111.4K viewsJul 9, 2022
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "🧠 Perseveration is when your brain gets STUCK, unable to shift focus, even when you want to. If left unchecked, it can lead to emotional shutdown or meltdown. One ✨practical strategy✨ I use is to intentionally choose a task that occupies both my mind and body. For me, even doing something silly can be enough to interrupt the cycle. 🤷🏼‍♀️ This video was filmed during one of those moments. I was stuck in a perseveration loop, so I grabbed a ban
465.7K views10 months ago
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "💚 I mean this in the most loving way…you need to touch grass - go outside! ☀️It’s hot, there’s bugs, I get it. But don’t let the benefits of “unplugged” activities pass you by! Also…note that I am largely talking to myself here. 🙃 I need this reminder because I frequently get trapped in a doom scrolling loop. 📱 Huge shout out to @kingbrothersdairy for giving me the opportunity learn about their farm! 🐄 #autism #neurodivergent #adhd #autismaw
336.2K viewsJul 15, 2024
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate | I rode bikes with my family this weekend! The trail was absolutely beautiful, and of course we had to stop and share a snack with the... | Instagram
105.5K viewsOct 9, 2022
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "Even two years later…I still crack up every time I watch this one 😅❤️ #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autisticadult #kindness #inclusion"
1.6M viewsFeb 23, 2025
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "🧠 Did you know…for autistic people with sensory issues…it’s NOT our actual abilities to taste, touch, hear, see, and smell that are more sensitive. The problem is that our brain’s INTERPRETATION of those senses is “turned up” to a higher degree. For many of us, this can mean that the smell/taste/texture of certain foods 🍴can be physically uncomfortable. 😣 So while offering OPPORTUNITIES to try new things is always helpful, remember that no on
490.3K viewsJun 6, 2024
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "I’ve seen this (well intentioned) mistake time and time again. 😕 While I was never bothered by social questions as an autistic kid myself…SO MANY of my clients are. They just don’t find connection that way. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 📝 Through my 9 years of clinical experience supporting kids on the autism spectrum…here’s some things to try instead: ▪️Narrate/describe their actions ▪️Play with similar objects nearby ▪️Copy what the child does ▪️Be responsive to
2.1M viewsAug 22, 2024
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate | Autism service dogs, like any other working dog, are trained to do specific jobs, (or “tasks”) that directly relate to helping their... | Instagram
475.3K viewsApr 17, 2023
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "6 days until the show! Hoping for another first place ribbon! 🤞🏻#dogtraining #loveonthespectrum #labrador #instadog #workingdog #akc #autism #dogsofinstagram #dog #dogmom"
71.1K viewsJun 6, 2022
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "By definition, if the reward makes you more likely to do [insert thing here] again in the future, it worked! Sometimes, there’s just no better way to do tough things than to recognize your own hard work and give yourself a little treat in celebration 🥰 #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autistic #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #appliedbehavioranalysis #adhd #autismmom #autisticadult #loveonthespectrum"
3.2M viewsOct 3, 2023
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "🏥 I’ve had some AWFUL experiences with medical staff - both in childhood, and in my adult life. Naturally, I tend to take a rather defensive approach to these sorts of things. However…despite my phobias: 1. I recognize there’s still plenty of “good ones” out there who genuinely care. 💖 2. I am still on a mission to spread ACTIONABLE autism awareness and I plan to gift a free copy of my book to all of my healthcare providers! 📖 #autism #autism
246K viewsMar 23, 2025
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate | 👀 This is NOT a criticism, it’s an observation…that will hopefully lead to an intelligent discussion 🤞🏻🥺 While autism inclusion efforts... | Instagram
792.6K viewsMay 18, 2025
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "Autistic people don’t all have a “special skill”…but SOME do, and mine is dogs! A common phenomenon in the world of autism is “fixations” or “special interests” in which a person becomes an “expert” in a particular subject. 🤓 I’ve been obsessed with dog breeds since childhood. And while my work today centers on humans, I still love the occasional opportunity to step back into the dog world. 🐶🐾 #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autis
1.3M viewsJan 27, 2025
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate | The autism community is trying to move away from “high/low functioning” labels for autism. People use them in order to describe the person... | Instagram
484.3K viewsAug 17, 2022
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Kaelynn Partlow | Autistic Advocate on Instagram: "If this isn’t peak multitasking, I don’t know what is 😅 I gathered a handful of Frequently Asked Questions 💬 from other autistic people and responded while swimming laps. 🏊🏻‍♀️ If you 🫵🏻 have GENERAL questions, put them here and I’ll make a list for next time! 💖 #autism #autistic #autismacceptance #neurodivergent #autismawareness #loveonthespectrum #actuallyautistic #adhd #disabilitypride #autisticadult"
685K views10 months ago
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