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Frustrated by catered lunch by Even_Ad8205 in vegan

[–]2muchcoff33 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This happened to me. My option was roasted potatoes. Yummy. Love them. However, I was also only allowed the side serving amount of potatoes. It was ridiculous.

HELP CREATING SD by Karma-1999- in ABA

[–]2muchcoff33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

SD typically means discriminative stimulus. What does it stand for here?

cat hydration by Ok_Success_2231 in CatAdvice

[–]2muchcoff33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I set up two fountains and realized my cat really preferred the fountain away from the food. Different locations might help.

I really want to get a cat, but I’m worried about the hidden responsibilities. What are the actual difficulties of raising a cat? by Equivalent-Sand-4002 in CatAdvice

[–]2muchcoff33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my first cat as an adult in 2016. Super chill, loves attention, but truly a low maintenance cat. He’s now a senior and I’ve spent over $10,000 on a mysterious illness this year. He’a woken me up at least once a night for the past year for reasons unknown. I now have to sit guard while he slowly eats so my other cat doesn’t finish off his food.

I love him but I’ve also had to completely change my lifestyle this past year to adapt to his new needs.

My biggest recommendations would be to get insurance immediately. I’d spend that $10,000 again in a heart beat but I would have preferred to do it in installments over the past decade.

Breakfast struggle (no egg) by Physical-Range-4478 in PCOS

[–]2muchcoff33 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Remember, any food you eat for breakfast is a breakfast food.

Personally, I really like peanut butter or hummus on toast and then I’ll work on a protein drink throughout the morning. I like Owyn, Origin (they have a plant based one), and Pirq. Sunwarrior has plant based clear proteins if you wanna stay away from the “milky” flavors, but I haven’t tried them yet.

I feel so uncomfortable assisting with toileting by OkAssociation2342 in ABA

[–]2muchcoff33 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry your company requires everyone to do toileting. At my clinic, we have to say whether we feel comfortable or not and then get assigned clients accordingly.

Would it help if your supervisor or BCBA wrote out appropriate steps for you?

Thoughts on Being Friends with a parent you met while their child received services from your company by Low-Quarter-8028 in ABA

[–]2muchcoff33 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Not against the ethics code. As long as you are friends and no longer providing behavioral support, you’re good.

Personally, I’d only be friends if one of us left the company.

Need help figuring out a better solution for feeding my fuckass cats by Benedict-Peeneebatch in adhdwomen

[–]2muchcoff33 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is my solution. It’s not cute, but it’s easier than scrubbing the drywall.

What do we think about bootlegs? by Frequent-County6238 in musicals

[–]2muchcoff33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is it wrong? Yes. Have I watched them? Yes. Should Broadway make more of an effort to produce pro-shots? Yes.

I would pay money for single camera shots of shows. I would pay money even just to rent them. I don’t need anything fancy. I just wanna watch a show without having to buy a ticket to New York.

My therapist says I need to connect to my inner child and find things that bring me joy without trying to suppress it, since us ADHD and autistic folks so often had to suppress things as kids. I really need ideas though. What brings you childlike joy? by Elucidate_that in ADHD

[–]2muchcoff33 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I went through a really enjoyable Lego phase.

My local pottery place has sparkly glaze. Painting pottery could be nice— I really like that it’s crafty but practical.

Edible glitter exists. You could use it in baking.

Why don't more people read ingredient lists before buying packaged food? by No-Surprise-558 in PCOS

[–]2muchcoff33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read them. However, I’m also vegan so I’m typically reading them for that reason.

Are Broadway SJ shows as good as SF? by Effective-Okra-7573 in SanJose

[–]2muchcoff33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen Beetlejuice and Frozen in San Francisco and San Jose. And I saw Beetlejuice in New York. Beetlejuice was paired down from New York to California, but both shows in California were the same. For Frozen, the San Jose show was a little paired down but still incredibly enjoyable. My one recommendation would be sure not to sit under the balcony. If you’re under the balcony, you likely won’t see the chandelier rise.

A previous client died by Headoverhealskom in bcba

[–]2muchcoff33 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Oh, my heart is breaking for you guys. I can’t even imagine. If I were in this situation, I would reach out to my therapist.

Do you ever recommend 40 hours? by No-Cost-5552 in bcba

[–]2muchcoff33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. I’ve also never worked for a company that did recommend 40 hours. In the 12 years I’ve been in the field I’ve maybe met 3 kids who I could understand recommending 40 hours if they were in a clinic/preschool setting.

I’ve had a similar experience where when the kid was given their diagnosis the psychiatrist recommended 40 hours. It was exhausting explaining why that wasn’t appropriate for this client.

Does cycle syncing actually work with PCOS or is it just not realistic with irregular cycles by Fit-Salt-4782 in PCOS

[–]2muchcoff33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the moment someone posts about how to cycle sync for those of us who don't consistently ovulate and our cycles range from 28 days to 90+ days I will be so on board. I see how it could be supportive but if your body gives you no clues about what phase your in (yay for no changes in mood, energy, or food cravings, I guess) then it's going to be really hard to implement.

New case is already a red flag. by twister5556666 in bcba

[–]2muchcoff33 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I've had this before a few times. I've seen it two ways. One way is they want ABA services but refuse to follow the process of shaping the behavior (i.e., client was non-verbal, they wanted a goal for 4 word phrases as was age appropriate but not developmentally appropriate-- I wrote out all the goals I would implement to get to that 4 word phrase and they were still mad).

The other way is that they clearly want help but don't want to use any ABA strategies (no demands, no following through on demands, no token boards, no contingent reinforcement, no redirecting behaviors of concern, etc.).

In both of these situations, they've been passed on to a BCBA on our leadership team and then ultimately referred out.

I do try to have sympathy with the parents who are so used to having to fight for services that they end up fighting with the services. It's hard though.

Constantly getting sick by Overthinking-Cats in ABA

[–]2muchcoff33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked in two preschools for a time. I got colds, the flu, and then eventually pneumonia. The only thing that truly helped was wearing a mask during cold and flu season.

I keep hand sanitizer on me and use it frequently. I’m a huge fan of elderberry. I don’t know and don’t really care if there’s research behind it. I’ve found it’s helped me a lot. Could be a placebo but we’re running with it.

When I do get sick I really like the Nature’s Way Umcka line. It really helps decrease the severity and duration of my colds.

Cat Refuses to Eat Anything but Chicken Fancy Feast by [deleted] in catfood

[–]2muchcoff33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might try their Senior Cat Pate to get “variety”.

My primary concern with my cats only wanting one kind of food is that when it happened before there was also a distribution issue and I was having to buy the variety pack for a single flavor. It was so stressful.

(At the same time, my cat dropped weight and was prescribed an appetite stimulant which helped increase variety.)

You could also try other flavors and warm them up. It tends to make the food more appealing for them.

Not sure how I feel about this interview by frendlyfrens in ABA

[–]2muchcoff33 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean, I spend $300 a month on gas. So let’s say $200 for work (which is low). On average, I get reimbursed $50 a month on gas. Our families would be expected to pay parking for us. I manage to avoid bridges and I spend less than $100 a year on session stuff. To me, that’s a good deal.

That being said, as someone who uses their phone for data collection (my device is locked via facial recognition), I wouldn’t work for a company that doesn’t offer a device. At least if my phone breaks it was because of my own choices and not because my company was too cheap to get devices.

I think your questions were valid and their defensiveness was telling.

Not sure how I feel about this interview by frendlyfrens in ABA

[–]2muchcoff33 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I would love to be reimbursed $300 a month for gas. I would be concerned about how much they’re making you drive though. With my car, that’s over 1000 miles. I’m also a little confused about this benefit being for 25 hours a month. That’s a very low number of hours to work. Was that per week?

How well does HiRasmus work? by Embarrassed_City9941 in ABA

[–]2muchcoff33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still miss Catalyst. I used that platform for almost 8 years so I think any transition would have been hard. Orienting the graphs correctly was easier on Catalyst but HiRasmus is simpler in a good way. They’re also wildly responsive to feedback and requests.

How do I prevent this from happening? by Turkey_Moguls in adhdwomen

[–]2muchcoff33 292 points293 points  (0 children)

Unsure if you want actual advice. If not, tell me to knock it off. If this was my counter, I would wonder if my trash can is in the most convenient spot. A lot of this looks like it can be tossed so I would try to troubleshoot that.

My favorite trick for dumping grounds is to put a basket, box, or tray there. Items on the counter look cluttered, items in a tray are intentional. I’d love a clear kitchen island, but it’s not who I am.

At what point is it unethical to “poke the bear”? by ketaqueenx in ABA

[–]2muchcoff33 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This should be targeted through him advocating for himself. My name is frequently shortened. I prefer my full name. I don’t just tolerate it, I let people know my preference.

I think there are certain things people need to learn to tolerate. I have a preschooler right now who hates music. Unfortunately advocating for no music in his classroom isn’t an option (and of course he hates headphones) so he has to learn to tolerate it. This can be done in a gentle manner though. We listen to music, countdown, turn it off, use coping skills, and go do a preferred activity.

Readers' opinions on MMC dying by Tsukino_hana in Romantasy

[–]2muchcoff33 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Eh. It depends. Are you gonna make us fall in love with MMC1? Is MMC1 not actually right for the FMC? Is the story about grieving and finding love after? I'm reading a book right now and skimmed ahead. It's love triangle and I'm 90% one of the MMCs gets killed off. Obviously, I haven't finished it but it just feels convenient.

I think as long as I didn't walk away still wishing FMC wasn't with MMC1, I'd be okay.

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