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People to Follow

My take on some people to follow on clockapp plus courtesy suggestions. Lots of Autistic creators and marginalized creators. This content is available for members.

"Autistics are making content about our lives and experiences because our input has been ignored in studies. It's always been about what others think of us, how they want us to be different. We've learned we were just right all along. We just want to be valued as much as other humans and included in this world that was designed to exclude us." -April Marie Mai

Why I Make Autism Content

"Autistics are making content about our lives and experiences because our input has been ignored in studies. It's always been about what others think of us, how they want us to be different. We've learned we were just right all along. We just want to be valued as much as other humans and included in this world that was designed to exclude us." -April Marie Mai [Image description: above quote in the middle with pastel watercolor in the background and 6 different flowers in different colors.]

Photo of an African Violet mini plant "Winnergreen" with abundant white flowers with purple centers.

Winnergreen African Violet

A super cute mini African violet! [Image description: Photo of an African Violet mini plant "Winnergreen" with abundant white flowers with purple centers]

"A winner is just a person who is extremely stubborn. Yep, it's you. Don't argue with me. -April Marie Mai" in all-capitals white text on a photograph taken from above blue clouds.

A Winner Is Extremely Stubborn

I like to turn those "A winner is..." quotes on their head by remaking them into something better! This photograph reminds me of my love of skydiving. I miss it! [Image Description: "A winner is just a person who is extremely stubborn. Yep, it's you. Don't argue with me. -April Marie Mai" in all-capitals white text on a photograph taken from above blue clouds.]

Brown Hydrangea Flowers on Abstract Impasto "Rain" Painting in blue, teal, white, yellow, and orange by April Marie Mai

Brown Hydrangea Flowers on Rain Painting

I've been pairing my art with flowers because I love both the colors and the flowers and plants so much! Do you enjoy seeing these? Tell me in the comments! [Image Description: Brown Hydrangea Flowers on Abstract Impasto "Rain" Painting in blue, teal, white, yellow, and orange by April Marie Mai]

"Fall Paintings are in! Enjoy fantastic colors and luxurious textures. Featuring chameleon glitter! AprilMarieMai.com -April Marie Mai" in various shades of brown with decorative dots and leaves, with a detail of chameleon glitter on the "Dragon" painting in a circle in the middle.

Fall Paintings Are In!

Fall Paintings are in! Enjoy fantastic colors and luxurious textures. Featuring chameleon glitter! AprilMarieMai.com -April Marie Mai Become a member for free to see the detail photos! [Image Detail: Text above in various shades of brown with decorative dots and leaves, with a detail of chameleon glitter on the "Dragon" painting in a circle in the middle.]

"My Humor (Runs on Autism and ADHD)" Pie Chart with sections: "Thing that Made Me Giggle When I was 5," "Blurting Things Out," "Absurdity," "Adult Humor I Don't Share Here," "Changing Something Partway" and "Situational Humor." The pie chart is in orange, pink, light blue and green on a cream background with black text and "April Marie Mai" at the bottom.

My Humor Pie Chart

I'm rarely 100% serious. ;) What makes up your sense of humor? Share in the comments! [Image Description: "My Humor (Runs on Autism and ADHD)" Pie Chart with sections: "Thing that Made Me Giggle When I was 5," "Blurting Things Out," "Absurdity," "Adult Humor I Don't Share Here," "Changing Something Partway" and "Situational Humor." The pie chart is in orange, pink, light blue and green on a cream background with black text and "April Marie Mai" at the bottom.]

"TRICK or treat" in swirly hand lettering by Nicky Laatz with "TRICK" in "Smoke" Painting and "treat" in "Marigold" Painting by me on a crumpled paper background, with "April Marie Mai" at the bottom

10 Tips to Host a Disability Inclusive Halloween

Make sure you’re including everyone in the fun! [Image Description: "TRICK or treat" in swirly hand lettering by @NickyLaatz with "TRICK" in "Smoke" Painting and "treat" in "Marigold" Painting by me on a crumpled paper background, with "April Marie Mai" at the bottom]

If you didn't know, Autism + ADHD = AuDHD. @AprilMarieMai [on a blue card with flowers and leaves poking out from behind it]

AuDHD Definition

We're developing our own terminology. Here's an important one to know! [Image Description: "If you didn't know, Autism + ADHD = AuDHD. @AprilMarieMai" on a blue card with flowers and leaves poking out from behind it]

"Hello to all my fellow Autistics, ADHDers, and their parents who want to learn how to best support their child!" - April Marie Mai [on a watercolor orange yellow, pink and white background]

Hello Autistics ADHDers and Parents!

Are you here partly for Autism and ADHD content? Let me know and introduce yourself in the comments! It will help me know what I should share. "Hello to all my fellow Autistics, ADHDers, and their parents who want to learn how to best support their child!" - April Marie Mai [on a watercolor orange yellow, pink and white background]

"Blue Lights" abstract impasto painting detail with black, blue, white, and purple little rainbows.

Color Therapy

"Blue Lights" abstract impasto painting detail with black, blue, white, and purple little rainbows.

Two photos of details of paintings, one with orange and dark blue, and one with mint green, white, orange, and star shaped glitter sit in frames overlapping, with leaves around the edges and the words: "Guess what I've been up to!" and "Painting!"

Guess What I’ve Been Up To

Yes, I've been busy painting, and I have a loooot more art to add for you to see! I hope you're ready! What are you hoping to see? I've been adding the originals or the prints first, and waiting to post the other so you don't get the same thing repeated immediately, but just let me know if you want to buy a print or the original of something and I'll make it happen. I love these wet paint photos! [Image Description: Two photos of details of paintings, one with orange and dark blue, and one with mint green, white,...