SPACETIME: A Monotropism-Informed Neuroaffirming Frameworkework

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SPACETIME: A Monotropism-Informed Neuroaffirming Framework for Autistic People
Inspired by: Doherty et al., 2023; McGoldrick et al., 2025 & McGreevy et al., 2024
Image created on Canva by Helen Edgar 2024
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An infographic titled “SPACE-TIME: A Monotropism Informed Framework for Autistic People” by Autistic Realms. At the center is a circular diagram with the words “SPACE-TIME: A Monotropism Informed Framework for Autistic People.” Around the circle are the framework elements:

• S – Sensory Attunement

• P – Predictability & Place

• A – Acceptance & Agency

• C – Communication & Connection

• E – Empathy

• T – Togetherness

• I – Insiderdness & Personal Journey

• M – Meaning-Making & Sense of Place

• E – Embodiment & Uniqueness

Below the diagram is a text box with the heading “Embrace Monotropism”:
“Being monotropic shapes how Autistic people sense, focus, and connect.
With Sensory attunement, Predictability, Acceptance, Communication, and Empathy, Autistic people find grounding and flow.
Through Togetherness, Insiderdness, Meaning-Making, and Embodiment, we can thrive, belong, and share our unique ways of being.

SPACE-TIME: Re-imagine care and create environments where Autistic people can thrive.”

At the bottom, a note reads: “Inspired by: (Doherty et al., 2023; McGoldrick et al., 2025 & McGreevy et al., 2024).”

The Autistic Realms logo, with the words “Neurodiversity Affirming,” is at the top.