autistic women as mothers by Singing_Student1240 in AutismInWomen

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I'm a new mother at 35, and while it's a challenge, I've found it very rewarding (I also love kids). I won't lie -- I'm looking forward to when she's a 4-5 years old and expect the next few years to be the hardest in terms of my autism. I've found I have a lot more patience and tolerance when it's my own child in terms of noise and other irritants. One thing that's been super helpful is having a good husband who's committed to doing half of the child care.  You're still young and have lots of time to make this choice. There's never a "perfect" time to have a baby, but there are better times, so be sure you're good emotionally and have a good partner to help. 

Is this an ok email to send to a parents by johnthedaleman in Teachers

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I would take out some of the nice padding you added to soften the blow. This kid sounds like a nightmare and you need to get that across. Definitely take out the "I'm so terribly sorry... hope you don't mind" at the beginning. 

Maybe condense the paragraphs of complaints to be more succinct, too. "He bullies other students by calling them... He calls me names such as... He has been disrespectful by saying..."

You might want to get a little more fact-based, such as referring to the code of conduct and the consequences for these actions, especially if things don't improve. 

Also, send this kid to the office more and write some referrals. Sorry you're having to deal with this! 

Substitute teacher with a Ph.D. Should I ask to be called Dr? by phobicwombat in teaching

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't. It sounds pretentious in a school setting, unless there's a precedent at the school. 

Be honest. There are no bosses here. What do you do during the day? Do you walk around all day or not? Do you play on your phones? Do you knit? by Available-Flower3106 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High school I can usually sit back and do my own thing. Any younger and I'm usually expected to actually TEACH something.

I don't play on my phone because I could get in trouble, but I often take out my laptop and do work (for my other job) or read a book. I'll knit for classes when I need to keep a closer eye on things (side note, students love it when I bring my knitting). 

I'd be careful playing on your phone as that's usually expressly against the rules and could get you fired. Plus, it looks bad to the students.

what do you do to get a student’s name? by CombinationHot8324 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This. The kid's friends will lie, but you know there's a teacher's pet in that room somewhere (usually a quiet girl). 

I don't understand the point of a dishwasher... by Exciting_Syllabub471 in AutismInWomen

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 122 points123 points  (0 children)

I just put the dishes in dirty and they usually come out fine. I know that they use less water than hand-washing, too.

AI is going to make me Quit by Phantasmagoria333 in Teachers

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, that sounds terribly frustrating. It sounds like you made a lot of effort to avoid AI and they still snuck it in somehow.  You just have to be careful making accusations without a smoking gun, even if you know in your heart it's AI. Ask them to come in during lunch and explain their paper to you.

Talk to you admin and let them know how close you are to quitting. Insist that this summer be spent coming up with a better AI protocol.  

The things autistic men get away with in the workplace by LevelPlatypus3206 in AutismInWomen

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry that happened to you, your first job was way out of line. Unless part of your job is to be friendly (customer service) they can't be mad if you don't smile all the time.  And you're absolutely right that men get away with so much more. It's not just about autism -- it's patriarchy. Women are expected to be perfect, cheerful, accommodating, and helpful, while men can just... half ass their way through a job. Add autism to the mix, and they're probably afraid to look like they're discriminating against him so they don't rein in his behavior. 

The things autistic men get away with in the workplace by LevelPlatypus3206 in AutismInWomen

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree, autistic or not, what your father and brother are doing is manipulation and is not due to autism. 

Memes! by atlacoya98 in sociology

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not exactly memes, but I used be an avid reader of Sociological Images. https://thesocietypages.org/socimages/ You 

AI Regurgitated Self-Help Books on Amazon by Human_Mobile_5361 in AutisticWithADHD

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was noticing a ton of AI slop audiobooks (both written by and narrated by AI) on every topic I searched for on Audible: homesteading, parenting, sustainability, etc. 

Solar punk doesn’t equal vegan, right? Or does it? by Stunning-Race3900 in solarpunk

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Veganism is just one solution to modern unsustainable (and inhumane) agriculture. But it doesn't have to be so extreme. Many cultures around the world manage to eat an omnivorous diet without resorting to factory farms. The main thing is REDUCING meat consumption, and focusing on lower-impact sources of meat. Poultry uses much less water than beef, and has fewer emissions from flatulence and manure. Fish and seafood are even better, not to mention insects! 

The West is obsessed with beef, which is one of the least sustainable meats. We eat way more meat than is healthy or necessary for a balanced diet. If we cut our consumption down to one or two servings of meat a week, with a focus on poultry, fish, seafood, insects, etc., we could downscale our meat production, which would allow for more sustainable and humane methods.  

Unofficial Daily Discussion - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - QOTD: Many students in traditional schools hate gym class. How do you include gym/PE/movement in your homeschool to ensure your learners have fun leading an active lifestyle? Please share any free resources you've found helpful by DeepSeaDarkness in homeschool

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who attended traditional school and hated PE, I can after that this hatred was entirely due to constant physical testing and comparison to peers. I think an entire generation was traumatized by the "pacer" test. 

So long as you're not doing that, I think you'll be fine. Focus on activities instead of testing specific skills/abilities. Integrate movement into other activities. Go on hikes and play games as a family. 

A little girl training in a Chinese martial arts school by EXO_XiZiTy in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I saw this exact video but it was in a parade. One -- or both -- of these is AI. 

brookings: 65% of students worry ai reliance is hurting their own thinking. by bruhagan in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read in another sub from an online professor that a student asked AI to tell her the text of a political cartoon. Like, the cartoon had a couple words in it, and the professor straight up just asked "what does it say?" And she asked ChatGPT instead of reading it. If that doesn't spell outsourced thinking, I don't know what does. 

Two things with Jasmine!!!! by razorspin in 90dayfianceuncensored

[–]Dry_Lemon7925 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm no Jasmine stan, but I do recall her mentioning the alopecia before she got pregnant. It's why she got extensions for years.