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Ellie🧡The AP Life❤️A little niche💙A little kitsch💛 Neuro-Affirming Apparel & Merch⚡No AI⚡ Supporting the disability community ♾️

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Representation matters. This is nostalgia recreated to represent the Autistic, neurodivergent and disabled communities because neurodivergent kids become neurodivergent adults and all of us deserve to be exactly who we are and see that reflected in the things we love. 💚💙🤍💛❤️

Devices created by @divergentdesigns_3d

#aacgram
#kidcore
#autisticpride
#80snostalgia
#disabilitypride by @the.ap.life

Just a recap of some of my favorite designs of 2025! I tried to count how many I'd done but it proved to be more challenging than I expected so I decided to do a compilation of some of my favorites instead.

Thank you so much for all of your support and love this past year. My heart is full ❤️❤️❤️

#neuroaffirmingbrand
#strangerthings
#autismapparel
#womanownedsmallbusiness
#neurodivergent by @the.ap.life

🎶Audio on for a fully retro immersive experience 😎

A timeless message brought to you by a retro cast including the OG trolls, McDonalds food Transformers, and our very favorite magnetic fridge letters.

And yes, I totally Ben Wyatt-ed with this one (IYKYK).

For those of you that make it to the end of the video, thank you for appreciating human-made art.

Did this take hours from my life? Yes. Will it help me make sales? Doubtful. Did it feed my artistic 80s child soul? Absolutely.

Enjoy the show. Hammer Time!

#80svibes
#inclusion
#retrotoys
#autismacceptance
#hammertime by @the.ap.life

Autism & Cognitive Thought Loops: When the Brain Gets Stuck on Repeat. @the.ap.life

One thing I’ve learned over the years with Leah is just how difficult it can be for her to move on from a thought once it gets stuck in her head. These are often called cognitive thought loops, and for some autistic people, the same question, concern, or idea can play over and over again, even after it’s been answered or resolved. What may seem like unnecessary repetition to someone else can feel very real and important to the person experiencing it. This video gives you a little glimpse into what these thought loops look like in Leah’s everyday life. ❤️

#LifeWithLeahOfficial #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness #CognitiveLoops #LifeWithAutism by @the.ap.life

To all of our lovable stim-maxxers. We see you and we are exhausted just watching. But we also know that's your body's way of trying to regulate. Keep on spinning, stimming, rocking, & rolling. We are here if you need us.

#adhd
#sensoryseeker
#dysregulated
#stimming by @the.ap.life

by @the.ap.life

I've got a really special giveaway to release today! In honor of AAC Awareness Month and to celebrate the creativity of our Autism Community, I get to highlight some amazing talent and share it with y'all.

@draautsimadvocate0809 made a custom crochet lovey for Rainbow Brite that is super soft and totally adorable. I wanted to bring attention to her account in the hopes of driving some business her way. Supporting creatives in this space is very important to me.

@divergentdesigns_3d is the creator of the clacky AAC fidget that everyone loves. She is so good at bringing custom items that represent our community into her shop. Definitely check her out!

@lillysvoice is an incredible non-profit supplying AAC devices to hundreds of families in need across the country.

This giveaway is a compilation of pre-owned, vintage and new items representing the disability and neurodivergent communities. Winner will win everything shown.

Rules for entry:
1. Like and share this post
2. Follow @the.ap.life AND @draautsimadvocate0809 (show her some love). Both accounts MUST be followed in order to win.
3. Tag a friend that you think might also love this. (multiple tags count for separate entries if separated in individual comments)

Winner will be Announced Monday at 12pm PDT!

Disclaimer: This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Rainbow Brite. by @the.ap.life

It's spooky season, and if you've followed me for a while you know my Autistic Teen is ALL about it. We've made about 65 trips to Spirit Halloween and this week we are soaking up the spooky magic at Disney World

It is raining ALL week here and my daughter is NOT a fan. But she is willing to brave the elements and her 999 sensory triggers for the love of all things Disney Parks. And there is always room for ONE more sensory aversion.

#spookyseason
#dysregulated
#disneyparks
#lifewithautism
#sensoryoverload by @the.ap.life

AAC Man - Communication comes in many forms. Augmentative and Alternative Communication is an amazing tool for apraxic, non-speaking, and minimally speaking individuals who need a voice. There is no limit to what you can do with it. You can keep leveling up to fit the needs of the user. 🕹️⚡

#aacawarenessmonth
#aac
#slp
#80snostalgia
#disabilityrights by @the.ap.life

Say Anything with AAC! Happy AAC Awareness Month!! Such a fun Collab with @lillysvoice

#aac
#sayanything
#aacawarenessmonth
#slp
#autismacceptance by @the.ap.life

Happy AAC Awareness Month! Let's talk about tech, baby. Let's talk about AAC. Let's talk about all the great things and the rad things about accessibility! 🫶💚💙🤍💛♥️

#aacawarenessmonth
#aac
#disabilitypride by @the.ap.life

I just dropped 3 more adoptions today that are available now on my website under my Repurposed Rebels tab!

1. Cheerleader Potato Chip Popple (1987)
2. Carol (Where The Wild Things Are)
3. Gizmo Gremlin

🌈Repurposed Rebels Rescues are secondhand plushies & toys with a mix of new and secondhand accessories with the intent to represent the neurodivergent and disability communities through nostalgia, in a sustainable way. Thank you so much for your support!

AAC devices by @divergentdesigns_3d

#disabilitypride
#80snostalgia
#popples
#autismacceptance
#neurodivergent by @the.ap.life