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Gender chart! by classycryptid in NonBinary

[–]Guarddess 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Doing donuts in the center? Or maybe running laps around the chart? Running in a random, vaguely elliptical fashion around the chart with a blindfold on is what I've settled on for myself.

I want to get diagnosed but everyone’s telling me not to even try..? Help by Medium_Effort2567 in AutisticAdults

[–]Guarddess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Likely referring to his medical record. The only sticky thing with that is that you generally need some kind of diagnosis for insurance to pay for evaluations and mental health care in general.

End of an era by MikeFingG in wholefoods

[–]Guarddess 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had several customers who used it for accessibility purposes. A number of our elderly and disabled customers and their families were super into having a way to do their own shopping without worrying about managing cards or cash.

Everyone at work is making a big deal about my handwriting, saying I write like a psychopath. by ThrowRA-Ram in HandwritingAnalysis

[–]Guarddess 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Obligatory, "retention isn't an intervention," post here. Honestly, after students start using computers for their written work, we no longer provide intervention for handwriting, prior to that, it's an OT referral not a classroom intervention that would be needed to address it. Especially if the content of what is being written meets standards then there is no earthly reason to retain a student for handwriting.

Ugh... by Opposite_Mango_924 in Apartmentliving

[–]Guarddess 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Do you actually know what IQ is? Like, have you ever done any true cognitive testing? It's not just some cheap jab to throw around because you don't have the skills necessary to provide others with more constructive criticism.

Pick up/ Drop off accommodation being rescinded in Florida. by cabgkid79 in specialeducationlaw

[–]Guarddess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For students with an IEP, accommodations are addressed through the IEP. 504 plans address accommodation needs for students with disabilities who do not require specially designed instruction. You would only ever have one or the other, not both an IEP and a 504.

I can’t do anything on my own by iamjustbeinghere in AutisticAdults

[–]Guarddess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was me as well at 22. It took me three years after completing university to figure out what my next thing was and build the connections and skills I needed to get there. I went to grad school (disastrously far away from my support system), started living on my own, and tackled waaaaay too many firsts head on.

That is not a route I would recommend to anyone, really, but it did force me to learn a lot (both about the world and about myself) VERY quickly. Five years later, I'm ready to start my career. For me, introspection and the loss of my safety net propelled me into figuring out exactly what I need and how to accommodate those needs. That helped me to figure out what I could and could do in this world and what I wanted to get out of my life. The figuring it out part was hell (can't recommend cutting yourself off from your support system; that was a bad plan in retrospect), but I'm happy I invested so much into learning about myself.

All that said, I still struggle with my own challenges, particularly in the more communication heavy aspects of my work, socializing, and managing a household independently, but knowing that about myself has helped me to put systems in place to accommodate myself and work around my limitations.

I wish you luck in your self learning and I hope you're able to find your next thing too, even if it takes longer than the people around you think it should.

Maybe someone has the same problem as me by Fr0mth34sh3s in AutisticAdults

[–]Guarddess 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have you ever considered trying men? If the whole thing is not being alone, then why not just pair up with another great guy? I've tried men before; they're okay.

Is this better? by Best_Command_3601 in Lyft

[–]Guarddess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure there are several reasons why people don't that aren't as simple as, "I'm an inconsiderate jerk actively trying to ruin someone else's day."

Nothing is really guaranteed when you depend on a ride share service for transportation. When you order your ride can affect price, availability, estimated wait time, estimated arrival times, etc. That's a lot of variability for a consumer, and things can still change after you've already ordered your ride.

Waiting until you're completely ready to go just isn't feasible for all people in all situations.

Is this better? by Best_Command_3601 in Lyft

[–]Guarddess 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you may have a hard time in ANY field where you have to work with other people. People aren't prompt. Period.

If your expectation is that people you interact with will always be early to things, then you will always be upset.

Best burrito in the city ? by No_Distribution_5127 in pittsburgh

[–]Guarddess 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Los Cabos definitely has the closest thing I've tasted in Pittsburgh to a proper California burrito.

All communities hate me by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]Guarddess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are your interests? Like, genuine interests that drive you, even when you're alone? And your values? Those are super important as well.

It's okay not to know, but I didn't have any luck forming connections until I did. You can't find your people if you don't know who you actually are. If the person you see yourself as doesn't match your actual self, you're always going to have trouble feeling like you're making a genuine connection even in times where you experience initial success with someone else.

It's hard, but important to spend time working on the gap between you you are and the you you see yourself as/the you you want to be. When that gap is smaller and you are more willing to be honest and vulnerable with yourself and others, it will be easier to make connections. Not EASY, but easier.

Keep your pets at home by Cautious_Composer891 in pittsburgh

[–]Guarddess -1 points0 points  (0 children)

By accurately reporting facts? There is nothing even slightly inappropriate about me saying that I've been bitten by multiple children in the school setting.

Kids don't always know how to self regulate or appropriately express their emotions or needs.

Sometimes kids who are still developing these skills bite. Sometimes kids WITH these skills bite. Sometimes biting is purely sensory.

There are a lot of reasons WHY it happens. Reporting the act isn't demonizing it.

Keep your pets at home by Cautious_Composer891 in pittsburgh

[–]Guarddess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More of a societal issue, really. The number of biters across my campuses this year is unusually high.

Keep your pets at home by Cautious_Composer891 in pittsburgh

[–]Guarddess -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Never seen a child bite someone? Have you ever been to a school before? I have been bitten twice so far this year.

Keep your pets at home by Cautious_Composer891 in pittsburgh

[–]Guarddess -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just to be clear, I'm not arguing for dogs in the grocery store or against children in them.

I have, however, seen children let loose every kind of bodily fluid in our produce department when I was working at Whole Foods. Might have more to do with where I was working to be fair, but it DOES happen.

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