SHOP!
Head over to Etsy to get some DoodleBeth designed goodies
Pins!
I’ve got loads of great pins in my Etsy shop, check them out!
New Lanyards!
Check them out! The infinity lanyards have been a best seller for years so I decided to add a couple of new more designs – autistic and neurodivergent. Find them in the DoodleBeth Shop.
Opening Doors
Most wheelchairs only just fit through standard doors and so often, well meaning people who open doors for wheelchair users actually make it more difficult because they get in the way. Please ask if someone needs help and if they do, please make sure to stand out of the way if you value your toes …
Complex PTSD
Why I don’t use the puzzle piece
What not to say to an autistic person
Hearing these things constantly is exhausting. If you encounter autistic people, please don’t say these things!
Bullying
Using My Work
Many people have got in touch with me to ask if they can use my artwork in their presentations etc to help educate people about autism. I am really happy for people to do that. I created these comics to get my feelings out and never imagined they would be able to help others but …
Autistic Style
I drew this based on a selfie I took the other day before I went out. Over time I have learnt a lot about what helps me cope when I venture out into the world. I love it when people *share* my comics but please ****do NOT repost* my work*** (*saving it and uploading it …
Identity First Language
I, and most of the autistic people I know prefer Identity First Language – They are autistic people, I am autistic. Person First Language is insulting to many of us (using ‘Person with autism’). Autism is integral to our identity. Please note: If an autistic person wishes to use PFL it is important to respect …
Eye Contact
To better explain this I asked lots of autistic people how eye contact feels for them. If you would like to add your experiences to this please tweet @doodle_beth. I would love to hear from you like a combination of stinging and two similar poles of magnets being forced together — Despicable Hyena (@autisticfeels) June …
Cheer up!
ME Awareness Day
It’s ME Awareness day so I made this for everyone with ME and other invisible illnesses. I’ve had Fibromyalgia for nearly thirteen years. Four years ago I was struck down with ME and spent the best part of three years in bed. Then I improved and it was amazing. Something went wrong a few months …
Mental Health Awareness Week
I am terrified about posting this because it’s scary personal stuff but it’s Mental Health Awareness Week and I think it’s important for us to share our stories so other’s might not feel so alone.