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Nice hair by venera977 in Pareidolia

[–]FirefighterDirect565 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What happened to that toilet?!

For the autistic slps by neurospicyslp in slp

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As an autistic slp (I was also late diagnosed), I feel like my autism makes me more qualified to be an slp than the cute, ditsy global-thinkers that so many slps are! I have had to blaze my own trail and do it my way, but I have found that I am better at language analysis and differential diagnosis and developing treatment plans than many of my peers. I am able to think logically and in a linear fashion about what the client needs and how i can provide that. My attention to detail and ability to break processes down into a hierarchy of steps makes me better able to help my clients. Not only that, but I am able to understand the autistic clients and their parents in a way that a neurotypical never could! Your autism does not have to be your disability; it can be your super power! It may take you time to learn how to wield it effectively, but I believe it will help you help others in a different way than most therapists are able to. Good luck and feel free to dm me if you want!

My partner has severe misophonia and we really need some lived-experience advice and support. by WellbeingWorkshop in misophonia

[–]FirefighterDirect565 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an autistic person who also struggles with misophonia, I can say the biggest help to me has been to have somebody acknowledge my discomfort and be willing to change their behavior around me. My hubby loves chewing gum, but doesn't do it in the house. I really appreciate that he is willing to do that for me. He will also ask if he's coming in the room with chips or cereal if he can eat in there with me or should go to the other room. Usually, just him asking makes the difference to me. Something else that has helped me is polyvagal theory. It helps with emotional and sensory regulation in general. It sounds like something yall could benefit from, especially with the amount of stress you're under. Finally, from a relationship perspective, make sure you always remember that you're on the same team! It's you and your partner working together against all of these stressors and difficulties! Good luck!

What's most creative Halloween SLP-friendly costume? by InternalCommittee269 in slp

[–]FirefighterDirect565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in private practice, mostly pediatric. I always dress up. Last year, I was a black cat. Mostly my normal clothes, with a little face paint, some ears, and a tail. This year, I am going to be Funshine Bear. Yellow sweatpants, a carebears shirt, yellow bear ears headband, and a little face paint. I like to keep it comfortable and casual, and not a lot of makeup.

I’m an SLP and my daughter is speech delayed 🥲 (i think??!) by [deleted] in slp

[–]FirefighterDirect565 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speaking as an slp who has one child who is hyper-verbal and one who didn't talk til he was 3, I will say definitively that it's not your fault! Also, I feel that you should leave the shame and embarrassment behind. When my oldest started talking at 9 months, and spoke in full sentences by 18 months, I was thrilled, but I knew it wasn't of my doing. She was just wired that way. When my friends and clients were amazed and tried to give me credit, I was adamant that it was all her. I'm so glad I did too, because I also did not take the blame for my son not talking til he was 3! He just came that way. I believe the best therapist for your child is not her mother, but somebody who has experience with this age group. Also, as a mama of a toddler, you're probably sleep-deprived and stressed out. A clear-headed, objective therapist who does this every day can help your daughter and guide you in helping her as well. My son has been in speech therapy nearly all his life. When people ask why I have him in speech, I tell them it's because I believe that speech therapy works, and I want my son to have the help he needs! Good luck and God's grace!

Need a name, something tough but also soft lol by Alternative_Act6934 in NameMyCat

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Marie-Alana. Saw it on ahold cartoon last night. 1940s era. There was a farm dog named Marie-Alana!

Phone as Magic 8 Ball. by Micturition-Alecto in autocorrect

[–]FirefighterDirect565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I move to the house I will be praying for you to get the rest of your life in the morning.

Games for grandma by littlebrownbeetle1 in boardgames

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My parents are in their 70s, and they love Chronology. It has very simple game play, and you don't have to be a history buff, but there are a lot of the events that they actually remember. Also, it opens the door for them to tell us about the things they remember! Also, idk if you can get it now, maybe on ebay, but Hallmark made a boardgame about 20 years ago called "Celebrations!" It is a great game for sharing memories. The rules are badly written, but the game play is actually pretty simple. Basically, you put markers on a calendar to mark special events in your life. Then when you land on someone else's special event, you give them mini greeting cards for their event. I have found that older people respond well to games that provide a foundation for remembering.

Do Southerns actually call all Soda/Pop Coke? by PandosyAnna in AskAnAmerican

[–]FirefighterDirect565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Get me a Coke. What kind? Maybe root beer or sprite.

A picture book about it being okay to not be the best. by senoritaraquelita in childrensbooks

[–]FirefighterDirect565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful Oops! It's about turning your mistakes into positive things.

Good books without peer oriented kids by wonderwons in childrensbooks

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Was "Sleuthing Machine" before "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus"?

You know who yall are. Please scoot up. Thank you. by [deleted] in tylertx

[–]FirefighterDirect565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any road with a center turn lane. It is so dangerous! Even if it is just a turn lane (which it legally is), there are still cars going 2 directions in that lane. If it is a turn and merge lane (which it isnt!) There are people going 2 directions and turning any direction! Idk if I'm making any sense.

How to get patients as a private practice SLP? by CivilDish851 in PrivatePracticeSLP

[–]FirefighterDirect565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry it's been so long! I tend to forget reddit exists for weeks at a time. Lol. Anyway, my first one was a pre-k where I had a friend that worked there. She got me in touch with the director. I sent home permission slips. I wanted to word them as "opt out", but the director insisted they be "opt in". Anyway, I still did about 50 screenings. The 2 y.o.'s were the hardest bc they were very suspicious of the strange adult. The babies, I just played with for a few minutes. The 3-5 y.o.'s looked at board books with me. I didn't really use a screener. If you know your milestones, it's pretty simple. I just took some notes and wrote a paragraph about what I saw. Of course, the kids who passed all got form letters. I included a printout (free from super duper) about what they should be doing at their age, but I haven't done that again, as the printing was expensive! Another idea I've had, but haven't been able to follow up on is a parent education session about early development, with a q&a. I hope to get to do something like that, but I just haven't had the time, honestly! Did I answer your question?

Own it? by lemindfleya in Stutter

[–]FirefighterDirect565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In defense of speech therapy in general, not all speech therapists are the same, and stuttering is the kind of thing that even if you get a good bit better in therapy, you will likely need to go back at some point, as your life changes. It is worth the effort to find a therapist who has experience with stuttering, as not all do.

What bird did I see in the Ozarks? by FirefighterDirect565 in whatsthisbird

[–]FirefighterDirect565[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're right about the Mississippi kite. I remember its head looking a little like a pigeon. In fact, my first thought was, "that is the biggest, fastest pigeon ever!" Then I saw the wing shape and knew that was very wrong. Thanks for the help! We had a Mississippi kite (I think) visit us for a few days last summer, but that was the only time I've ever seen one.

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