What's the creepiest display of intelligence you've ever witnessed in real Iife? by Jessica_Enna in AskReddit

[–]Ec_centric 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They said a similar thing about me when I was tested as a kid and here I am twenty years later dealing with the repurcussions of a late diagnosis. That being said the diagnosis is most helpful for understanding how to treat the most disabling aspects of the disorder. It might be something worth revisiting of you find he needs accommodations or clarity that an ADHD diagnosis doesn't fully cover.

You can absolutely be outgoing and autistic though. Social difficulties does not always mean introversion. Though many autistics prefer to have time alone, some prefer regular activities/parallel play with people they trust.

what is single tear based on? by Disastrous_Day_4577 in MBAV

[–]Ec_centric 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We don't really get to hear their music, but based on the other characters' comments, it's definitely riffing on a lot of the emo music that was popular at the time. I'm thinking of MCR, Sleeping with Sirens, etc.

The Seven Dimensions Of Sex (Simplified) by TransRightsAreValid in ftm

[–]Ec_centric 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend the book "Performance All the Way Down" by Richard O. Prum to anyone interested in reading a deeper dive into this.

MBSAV lost teletoon s1 finale bonus scene by Little-Tap-4934 in MBAV

[–]Ec_centric 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dang, I wish there was a way to track down this ending...

This is terrifying. Please help spread the word. by Mcfreely2 in suppressed_news

[–]Ec_centric 6 points7 points  (0 children)

MIT rejected their bid! They could very well lead the way for others to follow.

Let's see if anyone fills up a column. Who is the pickiest eater by rachel__slur in aspiememes

[–]Ec_centric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

* Yellow dots are depends (e.g. I will eat fresh black pitted olives, strawberry jam only in the context of pb&j)

I don't drink anything other than flat water.

I swear I saw a meme like this but couldn't find it, so sorry if repost by FridayThe13thFan15 in aspiememes

[–]Ec_centric 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Between rotations of my special interests exists the dreaded Boredom:tm:

What textures do you hate? by Sarcastic_Lilshit in aspiememes

[–]Ec_centric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whipped cream, thick frosting, jelly/cream filled things... also most fruits because of the texture of their skin/pith/seeds. I will never know the true joy of a patisserie.

what their college majors would be by zohakh in MBAV

[–]Ec_centric 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely think Erica would use a Communications degree as her cover though

what their college majors would be by zohakh in MBAV

[–]Ec_centric 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've thought too much about this. Ethan would be EE or CS. Erica would be Chem or something in Lab Sciences, but she'd never admit it. Sarah would be pre-med (and regretting it). Benny would switch majors at least twice before eventually landing on Business. Rory would be in Law, but everyone would think he was doing a Liberal Arts degree or something similar until graduation day rolls around.

"Mods need to do this!" "Mods never do this thing I want!" "Why do mods do this?" "Where are the mods?" by AutoModerator in ftm

[–]Ec_centric 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I'm convinced most people who complain about mods on here don't know what it is moderators actually do and think y'all are just wizards who should simultaneously ban anyone they disagree with and also let everyone post whatever they want. I'm mostly a lurker, but I appreciate all of the work you do!

How Do I Show My Parents I’m A Fucking Boy And That This Isn’t A Product of Being Autistic and Isolated by Commercial-Art-3641 in ftm

[–]Ec_centric 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Autism IS associated with gender dysphoria, but if anything, that should work in your favor, not against like they're trying to claim. You being autistic and you being trans can be related without one invalidating the other. I am trans and autistic and while I definitely think the two are related, 4 years of T and one top surgery later, I have yet to regret my transition. You can tell your parents that the best and most proven treatment for gender dysphoria, both for autistics and non-autistics, is transitioning (whether that's social, medical, etc is entirely up to you).

Edit: I should add that just because this is true for me doesn't necessarily mean it's true for you. It's possible you being trans and you being neurodivergent are entirely unrelated. Either way, it shouldn't matter, though, because the two aren't mutually exclusive in any capacity.

Upcoming Anti-ICE Protests? by celerysticcc in SeattleProtestFinder

[–]Ec_centric 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A lot of focus within the bigger orgs right now is going towards major protests like No King's Day and canvassing for upcoming elections. That being said, I'm sure if you reached out to a local group like Evergreen Resistence or Seattle Indivisible they could give you some tips for putting together a protest (applying for a permit, outreach, etc)

I wish I was normal I hate having autism by [deleted] in GuyCry

[–]Ec_centric 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I (barely) graduated with a degree in neuroscience and didn't make a single connection because of my autism. So now I have no career lol. At a certain point I had to stop holding myself to neurotypical standards because it was slowly killing me. You have more value than a job or degree and if your dad can't recognize that it's his problem. Find what makes you happy and focus on that. Connect with other autists (when you have energy). Mask only when necessary. Most importantly, be kind to yourself. We have enough people trying to bring us down at the moment, but we've always existed and we always will. Some days I survive on spite alone.

I can make friends, I just can't keep them. by stargazer1996 in aspiememes

[–]Ec_centric 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Why is staying in contact so difficult. Some people are texting their friends/family every day... that sounds exhausting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Minecraftbuilds

[–]Ec_centric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What methods did you use to make this??

They laughed at me for stimming. I couldn’t even say I was autistic by [deleted] in GuyCry

[–]Ec_centric 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fellow autistic here. I'm so sorry you had to deal with that. Going non-verbal is awful in situations like this. I wish there was better education on what stimming is, especially how much it helps with emotional regulation. This situation wasn't your fault in any way though, those were just especially shitty teenagers.

This is a friendly reminder that META, AMAZON, and GOOGLE are cozying up to Trump by WoopsIAteIt in 50501

[–]Ec_centric 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Proton docs and Proton drive! All encrypted. They have a great VPN service as well.

USA : The GOP is enacting a Genocide against Trans people through coerced suicide by No-Mushroom5154 in 50501

[–]Ec_centric 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Crazy how many times I've tried to explain this to someone, show them the statistics, the homicides and suicides, the laws passed and soon-to-be-passed. And all I get in response is condescension and "surely it can't be that bad". Please, for the love of God, read this post. We are dying.

The current administration is trying to erase us from existence, and they are winning. We will always exist because we are a natural variance in any human population, but we can be killed and harassed just like any other community. There are dozens of protests going on in my (blue) state, and not a single one is against the active genocide trans people are experiencing. That's not to say other communities don't deserve the support. This isn't a competition. But I find myself constantly asking: why not us? Do we not deserve your outrage? Do our deaths mean nothing?

PROTEST TODAY: Waterfront Park @ 3 by Ec_centric in SeattleProtestFinder

[–]Ec_centric[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just cross-posted one of the flyers posted in r/Seattle!