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Johnny Profane Âû
@johnnyprofane1
One Voice. Raw. Real. Fiercely Neurodivergent. 🎤 Free Podcast https://t.co/Ax9M6YnUzk ✍️ https://t.co/0kKsAnNi8W
Nov 8 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
"Trigger Warning: Neurodivergent Abuse" Newsletter...

I'm very excited... after a LONG absence... to be relaunching our weekly newsletter!

In this issue... Schools, Police, Institutions, Action Items...

#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #Disability

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 perplexity.ai/page/recent-ab… NEWS REPORTS OF NEURODIVERGENT ABUSE 11/1 to 11/8
• Colorado school bus aide arrested for physically abusing three non-verbal autistic children
• Federal investigation launched into Littleton Public Schools and The Joshua School
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Nov 8 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
"Trigger Warning: Neurodivergent Abuse" Newsletter...

I'm very excited... after a LONG absence... to be relaunching our weekly newsletter!

In this issue... Schools, Police, Institutions, Action Items...

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#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #Disabilityperplexity.ai/page/new?newFr… NEWS REPORTS OF NEURODIVERGENT ABUSE 11/1 to 11/8

• Colorado school bus aide arrested for physically abusing three non-verbal autistic children
• Federal investigation launched into Littleton Public Schools and The Joshua School

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Nov 6 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
@I_FredericLewis @ashleyann_atx Oh my friend I so freaking get it.

I don't have answers... except my own. I hope that makes sense.

I was diagnosed 8 years ago. There was immediate relief. But the learning curve was steep for some years.

I need to write on this i don't think I hit the nail on the head yet.
1/ @I_FredericLewis @ashleyann_atx Short version, which I need desperately to expand...

I found my wife. First Neurodivergent -tolerant in my life. As was her family.

After 6 decades of chaos and trauma I had lived... I had enough comfort & control to look at my life.

I discovered my sensory needs...

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Nov 3 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
I'm #autistic+#ADHD. It's possible I notice patterns others miss. Here's one in current politics that keeps me up at night...

Content Note: strong personal political opinions. But I'm trying to shed light and gather information on a problem. Not advocate any action. "Conspiracy Theorist," digital image by author, A businessman in a dark suit and sunglasses sits casually in a black leather wingback chair, checking his phone. Above him floats a glowing "Q" symbol and a fiery halo. The scene is set in misty woods with flames licking the ground. The surreal, apocalyptic imagery evokes how conspiracy theories like QAnon have been strategically embraced by seemingly mainstream figures, reflecting the article's analysis of political strategy and coalition-building through conspiracy communities. Created with MidJourney. I think Democrats and mainstream media have failed to understand the campaign plan of Trump.

Just like they were surprised when Republican’s Southern & rural state strategy finally paid off in the electoral college...

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Oct 30 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
#AskingAutistics

You know how so often when you ask a question...

Folks get pissed?

I have a thought. Indirection may be a significant defense mechanism for other human populations.

1/ Image I can't think of another benefit to "read between the lines" communication. Which seems universal... at least in my culture.

Irony, indirect language, hinting around, unspoken rules... offer deniability against motives... or even questions of one's intelligence.

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Oct 29 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
I'm autistic. Born 1953.

I was not a product of a vaccine.

I was not a product of disease. Mental or physical.

I was not a mistake. Genetic or epigenetic.

I was not born to be fixed by CBT, pill or chip.

I was not born to be pitied.

I was born to raise Hell. Autistic style. perplexity.ai/search/can-you…
Oct 20 • 7 tweets • 5 min read
My first #podcast in 7 months... I'm nervous. But may be my best…

“Every Clock is a Handgun in My #Autistic Time.”

Free

#YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ZzCo9P…

Spoken Word Video: youtube.com/watch

#Podcasts #Podcastshow #ActuallyAutistic #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychology My first #podcast in 7 months... I'm nervous. But may be my best…

“Every Clock is a Handgun in My #Autistic Time.”

Free

#Spotify/#SpotifyPodcast: open.spotify.com/episode/5UQCiv…

Spoken Word Video: youtube.com/watch

#ActuallyAutistic #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychology
Oct 17 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
This is Buddy.

I'm an autistic person who... after years of reflection... believes he matured emotionally much later than his peers.

My first TRUE love? Cat named "Robert." Such a strange experience. I just wanted to do for him. To know he was ok. That I did right by him.

1/ Sure, I'd been in love a number of times since my teens. But in my late 30s...

It was certainly more than words. Or books. Or movies. Or, god knows, TV .

It was this being...

Then there was Buddy.

I miss Buddy every day.

I love my boys Gus & Stripe. And my kitty Smokey.

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Oct 7 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
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Hey! Back after 7 months of the "shys." Missed y'all!

Perfect chance to talk Autistic Time:

Every clock is a handgun pointed at my head
Every tick, tick… fucking tick
Tolling Fear, Doom… dread
Click. Slide. Cock… click.

👉
#ActuallyAutistic
1/10 johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com/p/podcast-ever…Image Time doesn't flow smoothly for me. It's more like waves and troughs.

If I'm interested in what you're saying, what I'm reading… hours fly by. In fact, if I'm really into my passion… painting, cooking, whatev… time has no meaning.

#AutisticTime #ADHD #AuDHD

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Oct 5 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
My first podcast in 7 months... I'm nervous. Hope you think it's one of my best...

Every Clock is a Handgun in My #Autistic Time. Title says it all...

With an ambient music score I wrote for this piece... plus vivid images available as posters.

Free

johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com/p/podcast-ever… open.spotify.com/show/484CuGL28…
Sep 15 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
How could I possibly take 2 YEARS to write a 219-word poem on #Autistic Time?

Well... for starters every time I hit a block, I worked thru creating an image. For what I was feeling right at that moment.

Details for images in #AltText.

Poem here:
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A surreal book cover for "Time Stream Meltdown" by Johnny K. Profane Âû. The central image is a vivid, colorful skull composed of clocks, gears, and scientific instruments. The skull's eyes are mismatched and expressive, suggesting a distorted perception of reality. The artwork blends elements of steampunk, psychedelia, and anatomical illustration. Text on the cover reads: "After a nuclear meltdown, the Time Stream flows up, down, sideways... BACKWARDS. Johnny Profane must lead a desperate uprising against the chaos destroying his world..." The image powerfully conveys ... #ActuallyAutistic and I experience civilized time as the crushing weight of deadlines, commitments... adult life.
Comic-style illustration depicting the autistic experience of time. Six panels in stark black, white, and gray with splashes of yellow and red. Title "EVERY CLOCK" at top left. Panel 1: Silhouette of a person facing multiple clocks. Panel 2: Close-up of a hand pointing a gun at a clock face. Panel 3: Digital clock showing "09" in red. Panel 4: Person with wide, stressed eyes surrounded by clock faces. Panel 5: Sound effect "BLAM!" with person's face recoiling. Panel 6: Large clock tower looming over a small figure. The composition creates a sense of urgency, st...
Title: "Every Night TV Static Echoes Thru My Head" Monochromatic comic-style illustration depicting a child's relationship with technology and information overload. Multiple panels show vintage TVs displaying static or abstract patterns. The central image features a small girl standing amidst a chaotic room filled with old TVs, papers, and electronic equipment. She faces a glowing doorway, suggesting a path from overwhelming stimuli to potential clarity. The art style uses high contrast black and white with selective color, creating a noir-like atmosphere. Repeated TV imagery and ...
Sep 14 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
🧵

Every clock is a handgun pointed at my head

III
Every clock is a handgun pointed at my head
Every tick, tick… fucking tick
Tolling Fear, Doom… dread
Click. Slide. Cock… click.

👇

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Details in #ALText
#ActuallyAutistic #AutismIsLifeLong johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com/p/every-clock-…
Comic-style illustration depicting the autistic experience of time. Six panels in stark black, white, and gray with splashes of yellow and red. Title "EVERY CLOCK" at top left. Panel 1: Silhouette of a person facing multiple clocks. Panel 2: Close-up of a hand pointing a gun at a clock face. Panel 3: Digital clock showing "09" in red. Panel 4: Person with wide, stressed eyes surrounded by clock faces. Panel 5: Sound effect "BLAM!" with person's face recoiling. Panel 6: Large clock tower looming over a small figure. The composition creates a sense of urgency, st... Every night a mantra echoes through my head
TV static… a crazy-making hum
Singing Dream, Dreamt… dead…
Not done. Not done. Not done… undone.

Full Article on Autistic Time👇

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Details in #ALText
#ActuallyAutistic #AutismIsLifeLong johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com/p/every-clock-…
Title: "Every Night TV Static Echoes Thru My Head" Monochromatic comic-style illustration depicting a child's relationship with technology and information overload. Multiple panels show vintage TVs displaying static or abstract patterns. The central image features a small girl standing amidst a chaotic room filled with old TVs, papers, and electronic equipment. She faces a glowing doorway, suggesting a path from overwhelming stimuli to potential clarity. The art style uses high contrast black and white with selective color, creating a noir-like atmosphere. Repeated TV imagery and ...
Sep 11 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Parents who love their #autistic kids this much?

Make ME tear up.

This one was based on a memory. I STILL love dancing in the rain. At 71.

STILL autistic. Lol
LinkedIn message reads "Wow - the trust your joy one actually made me tear up. Going to buy this for my boys ♥️" Samantha Nuttall, The Neuridivergent Coach Image
Sep 10 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Announcing the release of 4 new posters... 3 coffee mugs... in the "Ignite Neurodiversity" Poster series.

Set your home, office, or school on fire with #Neurodiversity joy...

A balance of quality and price, they're available to ship in most countries...

Details in #AltText /1"Live Pride - #Neurodivergent" A vibrant sunset illuminates a desert canyon. In foreground, person with red-green mohawk and headphones faces away, observing scene. They wear orange shirt, jeans, backpack. To right, colorful VW van with "Live Pride Every Day #Neurodivergent" sign. License plate reads "LUV-0-∞" (Love Minus Zero/No Limit, Dylan reference). People walk towards canyon vista, suggesting journey of self-discovery. Image balances adventure, possibility, and community. Symbolizes neurodivergent pride, self-expression, acceptance. Hidden details reward ... "Live Pride - #Neurodivergent" #3 In the "Ignite Neurodiversity" series
Vibrant sunset illuminates a desert canyon. A person with red-green mohawk & headphones faces away, observing scene & a neurodivergent child.

#Neurodiversity is everywhere... celebrate it!
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Sep 8 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Just... ASK.

#ActuallyAutistic

That's the prayer... I mean tweet.

#neurodivergent.

. Image @nowmama1 thanks for your frequent repost support...
Really helps
Sep 7 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Could use your input...

This may be the next poster in my "Ignite Neurodiversity" series.

Could use your input... #AltText gives details.

"Trust Your Joy - #AutisticJoy"

#ActuallyAutistic Digital street art mural on a blue wall. A black silhouette of a child leaps joyfully within a circular water-like frame, surrounded by light rays and droplets. Vibrant spray paint textures in blues, yellows, and reds create a dynamic background. Yellow graffiti-style text below reads "Trust Your Joy. #AutisticJoy". This image challenges autism stereotypes by focusing on joy and self-expression. The circular frame suggests breaking free from societal constraints, while vibrant colors celebrate neurodiversity. The street art style connects to themes of authenticity and non-conformi... Like your new name @AutistiKyle
Aug 28 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
So many new readers! With great questions.

Like, "#AutisticJoy, wtf?"

"Slouching Toward Joy": GREAT place to start.

Part of a repost series on key #Neurodiversity concepts. May become a book.
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"Autistic" & "joy"? Not words I'd ever...

👉
1/ johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com/p/slouching-to…
“Maybe I’m Autistic. And Just MayBE, I’m not,” original digital illustration by author. A Renaissance Harlequin jester in elaborate custume, three- pointedhat, and yellow teeth laughs in the foreground of a selfie. In the blurred background, a dark shadow of the same jester frowns. In my 70s, I face the reality of my autism. It’s a raw journey. No miracles. No hacks. But daily, gritty acceptance. And moments of radiant joy in the authentic self.

“Autistic” & “joy”? Not two words I’d ever throw together.

#ActuallyAutistic
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Aug 27 • 10 tweets • 5 min read
Hey, I’m launching a poster series, “Ignite Neurodiversity.”

Cuz that’s what we MUST do.

Set our authentic #Neurodivergent selves… on fire.

In our living rooms, offices, school rooms…



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#ActuallyAutistic #ADHDautisticaf-out-loud-pod.printify.me"Just Be Real #ActuallyAutistic" Inspire your kids. Inspire your co-workers. Inspire a new generation of students. This powerful image centers on a vibrant rainbow-colored banner against a gritty concrete wall. The composition balances raw urban aesthetics with a message of authenticity and pride. The fragmented mirrors suggest the complex, often misunderstood nature of autism, while the rainbow colors evoke diversity and hope. This image effectively combines street art style with advocacy, creating a visual representation of the autistic community's call for acceptance and ... "Just Be Real #ActuallyAutistic"

Inspire your kids. Inspire your co-workers. Inspire a new generation of students. 

Raw street art & advocacy. Don't fix us. Spark our strengths...

These posters balance quality & price. To spread our message.



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"Just Be Real #ActuallyAutistic" Inspire your kids. Inspire your co-workers. Inspire a new generation of students. This powerful image centers on a vibrant rainbow-colored banner against a gritty concrete wall. The composition balances raw urban aesthetics with a message of authenticity and pride. The fragmented mirrors suggest the complex, often misunderstood nature of autism, while the rainbow colors evoke diversity and hope. This image effectively combines street art style with advocacy, creating a visual representation of the autistic community's call for acceptance and un...
Aug 14 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Kamala, I'm Putting My #ActuallyAutistic Shoulder to the Wheel

I've always been a sucker for hope...

🧵/1 Image Kamala Harris. Who saw that coming.

This artwork started as a tickle in my belly…

I have needed hope for so very long. Cuz me and the rest of America have lost nearly a decade wandering in the Dark.

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Aug 10 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
See Me.
Hear Me.
Please...
Just Tell Me?
This #Autistic's Neverending Rock Opera

I’m not convinced it's POSSIBLE for this 71 year-old autistic. I just can’t communicate with most humans.
Here’s why.

“I see where you’re headed… You see a way to one up Steve. Great idea! Here’s what I'd do…”

#ActuallyAutistic #AutisticAF #AskingAutistics
/1Image “Whoa. Hang on.” I’m literally taken back. I jump back a step. Probably whistled or hummed like I do without thinking.

“I’m not out to do any such thing. I just asked what you thought about Steve’s budget. So what did you think.”

He winks.

“Whatever you say, hoss. I’ll back your play.”

Next day? It’s all over the agency. I’m out there gunning for Steve's job.

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Jul 31 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
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