New year Wishes Ya'll


If Avu could speak his mind, I am guessing some of the below would be his words...

Hi there, I’m seven, and I’m autistic. Some call me non-verbal, but trust me, my brain is anything but quiet. Words don’t come out of my mouth the way they do for you, but in my head, they’re a symphony—sometimes a rock concert, sometimes jazz, and often just pure chaos.

As we step into 2025, I hear everyone buzzing about resolutions. Neurotypical folks have this tradition of promising to become "new" versions of themselves every January 1st. Honestly, that sounds exhausting.

Me? I’ll stay delightfully me.

But if you’re curious, here’s what I’m planning for 2025, straight from my mind to yours:
👉 Master the Art of Eyebrow Sarcasm - Did you know you can say a lot with just your eyebrows? Watch out, world. This year, I’m fine-tuning my eyebrow game. It’s my way of saying, “I see you, I understand you, and also, you’re being ridiculous.”
👉 Communicate Through My Favourite Things - You may think my fixation on spinning my chewy or lining up toys is just a quirky habit. But guess what? That’s me expressing myself. In 2025, I’ll spin, stack, flip pages, and line up with even more precision. Pay attention, you might see a story unfold.
👉 Teach You to Listen Differently - You talk with your voice; I talk with my actions. If you slow down and really look, you’ll see my “words” in the way I touch your hand or tilt my head. In 2025, I challenge you to hear me without sound.
👉 Create My Own New Year's Tradition - Why should neurotypicals have all the fun? My new year isn’t about resolutions—it’s about rhythms. I’ll find joy in my Favourite
routine, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll let you join in. (But only if you bring snacks.)
👉 Be Unapologetically Me - I’m not going to “fix” anything about myself this year. No “new me” here, because the current me is awesome. My unique mind is a kaleidoscope of colours and patterns that I wouldn’t trade for anything.

Dear Neurotypical Friends... As you race into 2025 with your planners and bullet journals, don’t forget to pause. Sit beside someone like me and see the world from a different angle. I might not say much, but I’m always inviting you to connect in ways you never imagined.

Here’s to a year where we meet each other halfway—where your words and my silence create a language of their own.

Cheers (with my imaginary teacup),
Avu

The Book I love flipping: "Goldiboy and the Three Apes" by Ashiish V Patil

#HappyNewYear #NewYearWishes #Autism #AutismAwareness #NeuroDiversity #Inclusion #Diversity #2025

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