Birds of a feather, we should stick together . . . #syros #parosisland #greece #billieeilish #birdsofafeather #paros #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
See y’all July 14! 🎬🎥📺 Honestly, filming this was so surreal…. I loved every second of it and can’t wait to be on another set! GRATEFUL. ✝️ #autisticadults #autisticactor #neurodivergent #chicagotv #blackbroadway #actortips #actorslife🎬 #actorsingerdancer #chicagoactor #mgm #emperorofoceanpark
✨Puxton phobia 2023✨ Was so much fun to be apart of this again 🖤 - Each of these amazing makeup looks were done by; Nurse (5th picture): @jess.atkinss Prisoner: @beautywith._.el.louise Patient: @poppys.sfx.place + my attempt at makeup with the scarecrow • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #youngactor #scareactor #halloween #puxtonpark #puxtonphobia #phobia #scaremaze #actor #autisticactor #nonbinary #nonbinaryactor #transactor #halloweeneven #hallowen2023
Summertime Magic! . . . #parosisland #greece #paros #summertimemagic #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
I went on to Paros! Is a Chill Spot with nice people. I got to see some amazing things, and it also got to taste some really good food. I also got a chance to be with the people I love. I appreciate every moment of this trip so far. . . . #paros #parosisland #greece #sea #gyros #romance #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
It’s the man of the hour @alexplank producer of the @ezramovie !! I can not tell you how proud I am of this man I get to lovingly call a friend. He made a heartbreakingly beautiful movie about a father and son understanding their relationship to each other. The autism is a part of the story and it’s beautifully shown but it’s not the entire story. This is a family and this is what it means to fight for those you love. This is why you get people involved in telling their own stories. #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs and Alex is great place to start. #ActuallyAutistic Go watch #Ezra when it comes to theaters!! #EzraMovie #EzraPremiere #RedCarpet #AutismConsultant #AutisticActor #AutisticActress #AutismMovie #AutismFamily #ATeam #AutismAwareness #AutismStory #Hollywood #BleekerStreet #LoveAndAutism #ComingSoon #AlexPlank
Screaming!!! The @ezramovie was so good!! What a night. The premiere was great! Reunited with some old shows to celebrate this new movie. Go see it in Theaters!! And congrats to @alexplank you did this!! #ActuallyAutistic #YouMadeAMovie More pics to come so stay tuned!! #EzraMovie #AutisticActor #LoveAndAutism #MoviePremiere #MovieNight #AutismStrong #AutismPower #AutismMovie #Autistic
So I went over to Athens Greece this week. I am enjoying myself with my girlfriend 😌 💕 . . . #greece #athens #dating #autisticdating #travel #vacation #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
Happy birthday Wynston! You are a star! 🌟 #presumedincompetent #wynstonbrowne @presumedincompetentfilm #autisticactor
🪩🩵 @_phoebemaycreative @zebedeetalent #model #modelling #editorialmodel #editorial #editorialphotoshoot #fashionmodel #fashion #zebedeemodel #zebedeetalent #zebedeemanagement #inclusionrevolution #actuallyautistic #editorialfashion #newfaces #autisticactor #autisticmodel #highfashion
I'm an X-Men fan, can you tell? . . . #xmen #Deadpool #deadpoolandwolverine #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
More Indie game voice actingggg!.... doing my best to get into more VO/VA work hehehe ^^ ❤️ 🎮 🎤 🎬 (and pretty highway pic at the end!) Been busy juggling health stuff and mental health... but not letting that get to me! #voiceacting #voiceover #tmmanagementtalent #indiegames #funfunfun #iloveacting #gamergirl #followyourpassion #actinglife #lifeofaboredcitygirl #autisticactor #neurodivergent #fightingchronicillness
#torontoactor #autisticactor #pocactors #backgroundactor #disabledactor #acting #nonunionactor #headshots #actingheadshots @thelooklabstudio @the.look.lab
#torontoactor #autisticactor #pocactors #backgroundactor #disabledactor #acting #nonunionactor #headshots #actingheadshots @thelooklabstudio @the.look.lab
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#torontoactor #autisticactor #pocactors #backgroundactor #disabledactor #acting #nonunionactor #headshots #actingheadshots @thelooklabstudio @the.look.lab
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#torontoactor #autisticactor #pocactors #backgroundactor #disabledactor #acting #nonunionactor #headshots #actingheadshots @thelooklabstudio @the.look.lab
I watched Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and got a nice poster as a treat! Though it's not as Dawn or War, it's still an excellent movie that deserves your time and attention. Who knew that the director of The Maze Runner series could make a great follow-up to a beloved reboot trilogy! . . . #kingdomoftheplanetoftheapes #amc #movies #movietheater #planetoftheapes #mazerunner #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
Drake Nadeau booked a Web Series! 🎞 #drakenadeau #rta #ritterteens #teamritter #reppedbyritter #rittertalentagency #booking #bookedit #webseriesbooking #teenactor #teenmodel #industryteens #teenvoiceoveractor #actra #actratoronto #autisticactor #industryfamilies 📸: @binksheadshots
Since it's free comic book day, I might as well talk about the comic books that I got! It's time for me to prepare myself for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! . . . #nationalfreecomicbookday #comicbooks #comicbookday #marvelsecretwars #deadpoolandwolverine #marvel #Deadpool #wolverine #superheroes #free #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
Star Wars is one of my favorite series and one of my favorite special interests. It's amazing how one movie could really shape a whole genre and change Blockbusters forever! I also appreciate the legacy it brought out and the countless sequels, prequels, video games, TV shows, books, and comic books that came from Star Wars! . . . #starwars #themandalorian #darksaber #starwarsday #babyyoda #grogu #lightsaber #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
WILL YOU GO SEE IT? In theaters May 31st. Max Brandel, a stand-up comedian living with his father, Stan, struggles to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife, Jenna. When faced with difficult decisions about their son’s future, Max and Ezra set out on a cross-country road trip. Ezra is played by autistic actor William Fitzgerald. Dr V- #ezra #ezrathemovie #autisticactor #robertdeniro #bobbycannavale #whoopiegoldberg #rosebyrne #williamfitzgerald #standupcomedian #truestory #movie #intheaterssoon #autistic
Croeso i Mwgwd / Welcome to Mask! This is a platform dedicated to Autistic actors, writers, directors and creative artists working in this industry! I’ll share opportunities and hopefully start discussions with some of my favourite professionals about what we can do to support autistic actors! If you are autistic and would like any of your work shared please send me a DM! 💌 photography credits : @aurcut #actuallyautistic #autisticactor
I got a chance to watch the Fall Guy with my friends and let me tell you, it's not the best movie, but it's the most entertaining movie I've seen this year! Ryan Gosling needs to get more rolls that aren't just sad boy stuff. 4/5 . . . #thefallguy #thefallguymovie #stuntman #ryangosling #moviereview #movies #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
This is an absolute success how Rocky the Musical turned out! I'm so thankful. @mtkcofficial, thank you for casting me @stshanejames, thank you for being my theater older brother @brehays thank you for the choreography and just being a fun person to hang out with @drewstarlin, thank you for showing your kindness to the world and being an inspiration of me stepping my game up as not only an actor but as a man @drew_thomas2 Thank you so much for the fight choreography. Even though I didn't get to really fight, you showed me different positions to be in when being in the ring @bencbrewer, thank you so much for being a funny person to hang out with and talk to @jasonxtorrey, thank you so much for dealing with me talking about celebrity gossip and memes @barbieqdivaqueen thank you for being the theater aunt I never had Thank you all so much for dealing with me! #mtkc #rockythemusical #theaterkid #Rocky #musical #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
The last match.... I was a part of Rocky the Musical at @mtkcofficial, and it has got to be the most positive experience that I had with a cast and crew. I am so thankful that I had nice people to talk to and conversate with and work off of. All the 5-hour rehearsal and fight choreography were all worth it! In fact, I would do it all again just to we live all of the wonderful memories I had with everyone. This musical also made me appreciate Rocky a lot more. I appreciate the art of the original movie and the musical aspects that they added in. I'm very happy about how well this musical went! I also hope to be doing business with MTKC again. . . . #mtkc #rockythemusical # #theaterkid #Rocky #lastday #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
Wow! A bit starstruck after autistic actor and advocate Bradley Riches @brad_riches liked our story the other day. Thank you for all you do for autistic people and autistic visibility! #heartstopper #cbbuk #bradleyriches #autisticactor #actor #autism #AuTC #autismteachingcompany #autistic
Last 2 shows of the year in college today. We all did so well including the crew. Getting into this course was the best decision I made, I’ve made absolutely incredible best friends who I love so much. Being a performer is who I am. Acting is my happy place ❤️🎭😍 • • • • • • #performance #performing #performer #actor #actress #acting #singing #performingarts #stageproduction #stratforduponavoncollege #suaconstage #play #show #breakaleg #theshowmustgoon #actinglifestyle #time #growingup #katherinesoper #stageshow #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #autisticactor #thatsawrap #theatre #theatrelife
Starting this Thursday through Sunday, it's going to be the last performance of Rocky the Musical. For Thursday, you can get $10 off on your ticket when you say, "yo, Adrian!" To the ticket person at the booth. It's been a wonderful journey with these amazing castmates! So many laughs so much hard work so much Blood Sweat and Tears was put into this production. @mtkcofficial, thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of this. I also hope that everyone comes to see it! . . . #mtkc #theatre #kansascity #theatrekid #rockythemusical #Rocky #performance #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
I watched Challengers early yesterday with my girlfriend, and I have to say it's actually a really good movie. The movie was intense not only with the romance but also with the tennis scenes. Also, the writing is so good. Funny moments that WILL get memed. @zendaya, this is her best role . . . #amc #zendaya #challengers #moviereview #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
Yesterday, I got a chance to watch the first Spider-Man movie. Watching it again is an awesome movie, and in many ways, it surprisingly holds up to this day. But there's a reason why I want to watch this movie again. Spider-Man was actually the first movie I ever watched in theaters. Back in 2002, when I was 3 years old, it was hard for me to be out in public. As an autistic kid, being 3 years old and being new to the world, there tend to be moments of sensory overload. One day, my mom took me to the movies just to check and see if I would enjoy it. So she chose a movie that both of us could enjoy, Spider-Man (2002)! For the first time, I was quiet in public, but I was so engaged in the movie. It was a thing that made me want to be on the big screen, and that made me want to be a part of the acting world. And it was also the movie that made me love superheroes! What inspired your special interest or what you love to do? . . . #Spiderman #spidermondays #marvel #marvelfan #childhood #superheroes #cinema #specialintrest #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
Okay y’all, Season 2 of Heartbreak High was SO GOOD! I laughed, I cried, I felt so seen! Drop everything and watch it right now! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ #HeartbreakHigh #HeartbreakHighSeason2 #HeartbreakHigh2 #TV #AutismRepresentation #AutisticActor #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWoman #RepresentationMatters #TV #ChloeHayden
April is Autism Awareness Month and what better way to express our support, but by sharing images from this week’s screening of “Presumed Incompetent” @wcplayhouse. This film was shot in town by @triplethreatacademyct last summer and tells the story of the remarkably intelligent autistic teen Chance- played by Wynston Browne who was the inspiration behind it! I learned so much about the struggles of families impacted by autism and am grateful to have been part of @presumedincompetentfilm 🧩🩵. Give Autism a CHANCE! . . . #presumed-incompetent #chance #wynstonbrowne #non-speakingautizum #autisticactor #spellingmethod #onset🎥🎬 #acting #story #storytelling #struggle #incredible #autismawareness #autism #authenticity #inclusivity #groundbreaking #spelltocomunicate #🧩 #🩵
Fantasy and reality. Who can tell them apart? Maybe you can. Go check out my entry for the @disabilityfilmchallenge at my link in bio. Can you tell who involved is disabled? Our cast and crew was had people with invisible disabilities. While you may not be able to see it. It still impacts our lives. But it does not impact our ability to make films. So remember to hire disabled and never wonder if we can do the job. We can and you will be amazed what we go through to do it but it’s not inspiring. It’s our lives. We do it because we have to. Please watch and share this film. We put our hearts, souls, and disabilities into the thing. And have a good laugh. #DisabilityFilmChallenge and special thanks to @mptf if you are in the film industry and need a little support they have so many resources. #MPTF #DisabilityAwareness #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticActress #AutismStrong #AutisticActor #ShortFilm #DisabledActor #IDidAThing #SuckIt #FantasyAdventure #AutismAcceptance #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AutismAwareness #RedInstead
The opening night of Rocky the Musical was a knockout! Thank you, @stshanejames and @drewstarlin, for the opening night gifts . . . #musical #rockythemusical #theaterkid #Rocky #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
Would you like to have a cup ☕️of tea 🫖Dame👩?? 🇦🇹 which translates “lady” #week5 #havingacupoftea #pinkiesup #shinetheatrecompany #soundofmusic #ensemble #gentleman #ljlavancil #autisticactor #scottsdale #az #explorepage
Grown up theatre kids Katherine Hobbs and Auden Halligan discuss all things autism and acting. From understanding a character to accessibility in the arts they dive into all the weird and wonderful things about being autistic actors. - #theatrekids #actuallyautistic #autisticadults #autismacceptancemonth #autismacceptance #autisticactor #actors
On the weekends of April 12-14, 19-21, and 26-28, I will be performing at @mtkcofficial in Rocky the Musical. I had so much fun with this cast, and I enjoyed every moment working those 5 to 10 hour rehearsals! If you're in the Kansas City area, please come see it! . . . #rockythemusical #theaterkid #Rocky #musical #mtkc #Theater #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
What a night! Thank you @deggyphoto for capturing the magic and Wynston Browne for the gift of his story. Now on to sharing it with the world and changing lives! @presumedincompetentfilm #nonspeakingautism #wynstonbrowne #ifp2023 #independentfilm #realinclusion #autisticactor #apraxia #oceans14 #thefamilyrecipe @cynthiagibb14 @modelingmentor @mikegaleotti @thesilentloft @kathleen_fillion_makeup_artist @colton.anderson.olivarez @wcplayhouse
More from our showcase! - - - - - - 🦇 - - - - - - #theatre #irishactor #actor #stage #transactor #queertheatre #supporttransartists #supporttransactors #stage #disabledactor #supportdisabledartists #autisticactor
Showcase for term 2 of GSA STAGE! We got through it. 😎 - - - - - - 🦇 - - - - - - #actor #theatre #supporttransactors #supporttransartists #stage #gsa #gaietyschoolofacting #disabledactor #autisticactor #supportdisabledartists #acting #irishactor
#week4 @shinetheatrecompany 🎭@soundofmusic 🎵🏔️🇦🇹🗣️YODELAYHEEHOO📯🐐!!! 🔟days before showtime till we get clickety-clack👞before opening night🌙:) ~ 𝗪𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘁 (See you there) #shinetheatrecompany #shinetheatrecompanycast #shinetheatrecompanyaz #soundofmusic #10daysleft #yodelehehoo #tillshowtime #musicalproduction #cast #ensemble #ljlavancil #autisticactor #breakdownbarriers #inclusionanddiversity
ECLIPSE! I ain't going to lie, these glasses are nice! . . . #eclipse #glasses #event #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
🪩🩶 @_phoebemaycreative @zebedeetalent #model #modelling #editorialmodel #editorial #editorialphotoshoot #fashionmodel #fashion #zebedeemodel #zebedeetalent #zebedeemanagement #inclusionrevolution #actuallyautistic #editorialfashion #newfaces #autisticactor #autisticmodel #highfashion
Just as the picture says, I’m mutant and proud. April is Autism Acceptance Month and about this time last year, I received my formal diagnosis of (amongst others) ADHD and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). While at work, my friend Tony talks about how he does things because of his autism and adhd and a lot of those examples range true for me. For about two years, I was looking up various psychologists’ papers and tests just to see if I fell somewhere on the spectrum. That all led to reaching out to a psychologist who would eventually evaluate and diagnose me. So, some might say “but you don’t look autistic?” Autism doesn’t have a look. Autism is a spectrum and different people present in different ways. One of the ways is though “masking.” While I may look like I’m fine on the outside, on the inside my brain is working overtime on simple tasks like “stand this way but not overly slouched, make eye contact but don’t be creepy, suppress the urge to say that because that’s not something a normal person would say,” etc. I equate it to people using their “customer service” voice. My autism is also behind my simultaneous need for physical affection but my repulsion of being touched. My friends frequently give out hugs and I love that but at the same time, my skin crawls. Will I stop hugging my friends? Absolutely not. Just know that I would love to be able to give you a hug without having a thousand thoughts go through my mind about how this is the worst feeling in the world. There are so many other aspects to ASD and while I am no doctor, I’d be happy to explain my experiences growing up undiagnosed but there are so many better resources out there. Just make sure to truly vet those resources (I’m looking at you, autism speaks). I consider ADHD and ASD to be my “mutations” and might explain why I love my superheroes so much. Either way, I’m mutant and proud and happy Autism Acceptance Month! #autismacceptance #austimacceptancemonth #autism #asd #adhd #autisticactor #latediagnosedautistic #adhdactor #mutantandproud
This is a picture I made selling my light in my color to the world! I appreciate the time that I've learned and that I've grown. I'm happy to also have my talents grow as a autistic singer and actor writer and drawer. . . . #autismacceptancemonth #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
It’s World Autism Day, folks. Today I went to work, where my non-autistic coworkers and our patrons fawned over their primary-color-puzzle-piece display and talked about their autistic sons and nephews and grandkids cheerfully—“he’s just 3 and he’s incredible! They’re just the smartest kids!” It was a 7 hour shift, and it kept coming up. And despite it all, no one knows I’m autistic. The thing is, I’m visibly autistic. Even when masking, I stim subconciously, I talk at a weird pace, I can barely look anyone in the face let alone the eye, I can’t easily carry on a conversation, I even have the “autism gait” even my family teases me for. And no one has figured it out save exactly 2 people who only caught it because of their own neurodivergence. In fact, no one figured it out at all, including my family and everyone I’d ever known, until I did at 16. Because even now in 2024, autistic voices are still ignored in favor of Autism Speaks-touting neurotypicals, and higher support needs autistics erased completely. Our terminology is rejected; no matter how many of us explain our reasoning, it’s wrong. Autistic adults don’t exist as far as anyone is concerned—“oh, autism? That can’t be right. My nephew has that and you’re nothing like him.” Our concerns are pushed back, shoved down. If we try to explain ourselves, to ask for accommodation or get our POV in: “oh, I understand!”, only to be treated like a child, winked at like we’re in on a secret with the person who’s keeping it from us. No one knows what autism looks like, even when we wave a flashing sign in their face, because stereotypes are all the world knows of us. So this year, let your lesson be this: *listen.* We don’t need balloons, little blue pins one day of the year, or token autistics played by allistics with one line in a movie. We need you to listen when we tell you what we prefer, what we know, how to help us. Listen when we ask you to change your language, or the way you think about us. Listen when we tell you we’re capable, that we can lead, not just stand in the shadows. Listen when the people you claimed to speak for all this time tell you they can speak for themselves. *Listen.*
As someone who is an autistic advocate, it's becoming harder to belong in the world that constantly tells you that you're not worthy. As a 25-year-old man, I realize that the world is going to find a way to put me in a deep dark spot, but I'm not going to let it put me down in a hole. Even though life has been hard, I still have amazing people and a community that has my back. If you want to support autistic people, start by treating them as human and try to get to know them and be friends with them. Understand that they are not perfect but don't write them off. Understand that autistic people are not just one monolith they have their own goals in their own feelings and likes and dislikes. Help autistic people directly and don't be fooled by organizations like Autism Speaks who focus on "curing" autistic people instead of helping them live. Help me and other autistic people belong in this society instead of fitting in. . . . #autismacceptanceday #belong #blackautistic #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
#redinstead for #AutismAcceptanceDay !! ♥️♾🎧 photographer @dollworx agent @zebedeetalent #model #modelling #editorialmodel #editorial #editorialphotoshoot #fashionmodel #fashion #zebedeemodel #zebedeetalent #dollworx #zebedeemanagement #inclusionrevolution #actuallyautistic #editorialfashion #newfaces #autisticactor #autisticmodel #red #highfashion #redinstead #hm #pullandbearcommunity
World Autism Acceptance Day Part 2 I am blessed that I can focus On the things that I love doing The things that I am good at Though even these can cause me To often become overwhelmed and anxious Then we know it is time To take a step back from everything I know that I am lucky To have time and support To prepare me for things that I find hard Some of the things That I do find hard are Making friends Knowing what to say to people Talking about myself Being in loud and busy places Being told what to do Accepting help Understanding how I and others are feeling Expressing my emotions Feeling overwhelmed with everyday tasks These are the things that Mummy and I Are working on together We read a lot Mummy researches a lot But my big sister, Esther Is perhaps my biggest support She gives mummy and me books to read She helps me process things I am thinking and feeling She knows how to help me She is also very calm and empathetic And a natural problem solver I also am learning all the time How to help myself I have a growing collection Of fiddle toys A weighted blanket to help me sleep (Though that has taken some getting used to) I have a beautiful breathing board To help me calm down when I am feeling Anxious or overwhelmed I have learned that music and audio stories Are my friends And headphones can be a comfort blanket To give me headspace when I cannot get physical space I am learning to try and talk more about what I am feeling I love to be outside Often on my own To find a place to read I find comfort and companionship in books And at the moment I am LOVING puzzle books I also love reading about characters who are like me My favourites are Addie from A Kind Of Spark and Tally from Can You See Me? I hope you have liked learning a little more about me x
World Autism Acceptance Day Part 1 This year is a big year for me I will be turning 10 in the summer It is also the year that It has become clear that I am autistic Though I do not yet have an official diagnosis (This is a long and ongoing process) My family and I recognise traits that I share With my older siblings My older brother and sister Twins Are both neurodivergent Though they are twins and have a lot in common They are very different from one another Though they are both autistic Their autism is unique to them And I, it seems Am a mix up of the two of them As well as being absolutely and authentically me Edie, my little sister Also has her own blend of neurodivergent super powers As a family we are always learning About each other About our own autistic experiences My sisters and I are also dyslexic It can be a lot Being home educated Means that we have space and time Many children do not have Our learning is tailored exactly to our needs We can focus on our special interests Develop our talents And not worry too much about the things we find hard This is, of course, balanced Especially as we all get older With the need to be ready for the big wide world When the time comes I know that I have been lucky To be able to learn to read At my own slow pace This freedom has led to a Love of books and stories Being allowed time and space To slowly learn about myself And how to be true to myself Is so important to me And means I am not as Over stimulated, nervous or overwhelmed As I might be Without this I know that I am lucky To be able to work in my quiet home Rather than in a noisy, busy classroom I know that I am lucky To spend a lot of time outside To have a garden made for adventures To have space to escape to When everything gets too much continues in Part 2
April is here! This month is Autism Acceptance Month. I am very proud to be autistic and dyslexic. I come from a family of awesome neurodivergent parents and children. This month I am going to be sharing what that means for me as a person, as a learner, as an actor and as a dancer. I cannot wait to share a little more of me with you x #autisticpride #autisticactor #autisticdancer #autisticandproud #autismandme #dyslexicandproud #dyslexicactress #dyslexicdancer #dyslexiandme #neurodivergentandproud #neurodivergencepride #neurosdiversityawareness #autismawarenessmonth #autismacceptancemonth
Happy Easter, everyone!!! . . . #Easter #classy #ootd #stacyadams #redinstead #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
Being an #autistic actor definitely has its strengths and weaknesses. I recently started adding in “neurodivergent” to some slates and it’s given me a confidence I didn’t know I had. But it’s also felt a bit scary each time. I’ve had opportunities to audition for some cool projects seeking neurodivergent actors that I didn’t really realize applied to me until I connected with the work. It’s been neat to navigate that over the past month. I hope that more people can feel like they’re able to talk about neurodivergence in acting too. #neurodivergent #autistic #autisticactor #alysemichelle
Posted @withregram • @harpy_film Tickets for @crazy8sfilms 2024 Gala and Afterparty are available now! Watch a screening of our film, plus five other incredible films, at The Centre in downtown Vancouver, followed by an After Party at #scienceworld! We hope to see you there! https://Crazy8s2024Gala.eventbrite.ca Actor: @megan.e.toner Puppeteer: @kelliehaines Puppet Design: @artiphaxprops Production Design: @st.mads Photographer: @bruceyyan #filmscreening #crazy8sfilm24 #autisticfilmmaker #autisticfilm #crazy8s2024 #crazy8sfilm2024 #autisticstorytelling #autismfilm #whatareyousupposedtodowithyourhands #shortfilm #crazy8sfilms24 #autisticstory #vancouverfilm #nothingaboutuswithoutus #filmmaking #autisticactor #autisticactress #autisiticwoman #autisticactors
Tickets for @crazy8sfilms 2024 Gala and Afterparty are available now! Watch a screening of our film, plus five other incredible films, at The Centre in downtown Vancouver, followed by an After Party at #scienceworld! We hope to see you there! https://Crazy8s2024Gala.eventbrite.ca Actor: @megan.e.toner Puppeteer: @kelliehaines Puppet Design: @artiphaxprops Production Design: @st.mads Photographer: @bruceyyan #filmscreening #crazy8sfilm24 #autisticfilmmaker #autisticfilm #crazy8s2024 #crazy8sfilm2024 #autisticstorytelling #autismfilm #whatareyousupposedtodowithyourhands #shortfilm #crazy8sfilms24 #autisticstory #vancouverfilm #nothingaboutuswithoutus #filmmaking #autisticactor #autisticactress #autisiticwoman #autisticactors
From my earliest years, I was exposed to musical theatre/movie musical soundtracks. At age 9, I saw my first Broadway touring production. At 10, I went to Broadway for the first time in my life. At 11, I knew my BIGGEST passion (NOT hobby) would be theatre! So grateful for everyone I’ve shared my theatrical journey with! Raise a glass to all the years I’ve taken part in it and to all the upcoming years and decades it’ll shape my adult life! Happy World Theatre Day! P.S. My love of theatre has equipped me with a 90% of the social skills I have today as a neurodivergent individual. Photo Credits for Reagle ChristmasTime photos: Herb Philpott Photo Credits for Gordon College Photos: @juliammurph Photo Credits for AHS Drama photos: Dana Donovan and @asaphotographic Photo Credits for show choir and ACT Andover photos: ASA Photography #WorldTheatreDay #WorldTheatreDay🎭 #Theatre #MusicalTheatre #TheatreInspires #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutisticActor #AutisticArtist #AutisticWriter #AutisticPlaywright #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Drama #TheaterKid #IWasATheaterKid
And cast them with Autistic actors! :) #AutismRepresentation #Autism #Autistic #DisabilityRepresentation #DisabledRepresentation #Representation #RepresentationMatters #AutisticActor #DisabledActor
If you go to your content settings, please press that you don't limit your political settings. Like and comment if you agree. . . . #instagram #political #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
You can be autistic and find love. It's always the right place at the right time, and you don't know it yet. . . . #love #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
Welcome to the family, Tallulah Willis! #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticWoman #AutisticAdult #AutisticActor #DisabledActor #LateDiagnosisClub #TallulahWillis #Autistic
I am so happy to say that I will be joining up with @mtkcofficial to be performing on another musical. Rocky the musical. I ain't throwing the towel for my career in acting! . . . #mtkc #rocky #rockythemusical #theaterkid #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
this week it’s neurodiversity celebration week!! 🌈🎧♾ “see us for who we are, not for who we’re not. Unlearn your bias, your expectation, your stigmas, and instead learn from the community, from us.” - Chloé Hayden photographer @_phoebemaycreative agent @zebedeetalent #photoshoot #model #fashionmodel #fashion #zebedeemodel #zebedeetalent #zebedeemanagement #inclusionrevolution #actuallyautistic #newfaces #autisticactor #autisticmodel #neurodivergent #neurodiversitycelebrationweek
💚It's just life, so keep dancing through💚 Except I've just dressed FUCKING WICKED and that's very hard to be normal about. Yes it's been a month, no I've not calmed down, and it turns out I saw the Wicked tour at the Bristol Hippodrome in 2015 - almost 9 years to the day before I worked on it. I've seen so many amazing shows at the Hippodrome since then, and ultimately I'm just a theatre kid who got paid to listen to a musical 13 times for a week. I could go on (if you've seen me in person then I have already done so) but as the consequences of dropping everything to do this begin to clear up and I finally start getting out of bed again (my physical disability physically disabling me? Shocking) my final words on the matter for anyone who may care: It was worth it. * #theatre #theatremaker #wardrobe #costume #costumes #costumer #wicked #theatrekid #musicals #autistic #autisticactor
2 years ago today, I was signed by @zebedeetalent !! I’ve had the most amazing opportunities over the last 2 years ♥️ Thought I’d post some of my favourite shoots/self tapes!! photographers included in 1st picture: @lucyhollandphoto @olyfea @maisiekateshel @emilybloomerphotography_ @dollworx @_phoebemaycreative #photoshoot #model #fashionmodel #fashion #zebedeemodel #zebedeetalent #zebedeemanagement #inclusionrevolution #actuallyautistic #newfaces #bridal #autisticactor #autisticmodel
Credit to @blackinfinityking Ryan Gainer was a 15 year old black boy and lost his life while having a autistic meltdown. It is a hard thing to post as a black autistic man, but please share and support Ryan's family. I refuse to go numb to news of violence towards black and autistic people. #ryangainer #blacklivesmatter #policeviolenceisgunviolence #blackautismawareness #california #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismrocks #autismfamily #autismlove #autismacceptance #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismstars #autismproud #specialneedsawareness #autismawareness #autismadvocate #autism #acting #autisticactor #autisticadults #autismadvocate
🎵WHERE I’LL BE SINGING IN MARCH: @thebeautifulcityproject March 18th 7:30pm - It’s a CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE kind of night! There are 3 mystery songs that you, as part of the audience, get to choose from. Whichever you choose is the one I sing! Check my story or the Beautiful City Project website for a ticket link. @griffintheatrechicago March 29th and 30th - I’m doing a reading of a new musical called The House Without A Christmas Tree. Check the Raven Theatre website for ticket info! @thejeffawards March 25th - I’m excited to be returning to the Jeff Awards this year where I’ll be doing so as an ✨individual nominee✨! I’ll be performing with @theoubiquecabaret and other cast members of The Threepenny Opera as Polly Peachum. SO STOKED!! Thank y’all for following along with #chamayasings and stay tuned! 🎶 . . . #nyc #actorsingerdancer #putnamcountyspellingbee #andjuliet #andjulietmusical #chicagoactor #sixthemusical #neurodivergentwomen #musicaltheatrelife #broadway #broadwayinchicago #theatrekid #autistic #autisticactor #auditionseason #bway #blackbway
These are my unretouched headshots from my first ever headshot season almost 2 years ago. I was very nervous going in. I put a lot of pressure on myself to get them right, but @gregjamesphotola was very fun and accommodating. I didn’t want it to be over. I was lucky to have him be one of the first people I met in this industry! Which one is your favorite? I love the first one. That color looks great on me and the background fits well with it. I might get these retouched but I’ve decided they are great as they are for now. 📷: @losangelesactorsheadshots #headshot #actorheadshot #actor #autisticactor