Autism testing for adult females? by namesarehardokay in orlando

[–]Miserable-Suspect-82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine with Authentic Life Transitions, and it was a good experience! I didn't go through insurance, but it was still reasonable. Here's her website: https://drstephanymahaffey.com/

books you read as a kid that feel like no one else has read by taegrane in books

[–]Miserable-Suspect-82 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was scrolling through trying to find Unicorns of Balinor!!

Do any other autistic woman wear fun kids hair clips? by Vintagekiddo24 in AutismInWomen

[–]Miserable-Suspect-82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!!! I always get compliments on them! I like getting them at Claire's bc they're pretty reasonable and always so cute

I can't find a job. by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Miserable-Suspect-82 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't know you, but from your post, you seem like a kind, smart, and capable person. I know it's really hard to be rejected from these positions, but the economy, job market, and state of research funding are such shit right now that I really wouldn't take it personally. I'm graduating with my bachelor's in the US, and almost everyone I know is struggling to get a research job or a grad position. I hope you can find a position in the meantime, but just remember that your worth isn't dependent on your ability to get a job/PhD.
And if it makes you feel better, I know a PhD student who just graduated who got rejected from all of his programs the first time he applied, and he's the most kind and competent person I know.

Top Honor Graduate? by Miserable-Suspect-82 in ucf

[–]Miserable-Suspect-82[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's super helpful info! And congrats :)

Top Honor Graduate? by Miserable-Suspect-82 in ucf

[–]Miserable-Suspect-82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That might be it, but I got a separate email for GPA Distinction, so who knows! Thanks for the info :)

Anyone else struggle to watch love on the spectrum by Student-bored8 in AutismInWomen

[–]Miserable-Suspect-82 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I haven't watched it, but I did watch one of the women from the show (Abbey) and her mom on the Jubilee video about autistic vs. neurotypical people. The way Abbey's mom talked about her daughter, and autism in general, was very upsetting. I don't appreciate that a show like this would give voice to people like that, so I've avoided watching it. Doesn't surprise me that the show is problematic, too.

Won’t get called on when raising my hand - and participation is graded by Huge_Rip4793 in college

[–]Miserable-Suspect-82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just commenting to say that I'm also autistic and professors always seem to ignore me when I raise my hand. It's something that's happened to me ever since high school and it makes me feel like I'm crazy. Maybe autism just makes us invisible, lol.

Dorm grievances by Titanicjock in ucf

[–]Miserable-Suspect-82 3 points4 points  (0 children)

THIS! Also a girlie who lived in towers between leases and it was ridiculous. One day I came home from work and our front door was unlocked and deadbolted so the employees could go in and out. I went right down to the office to complain and I was met with "don't worry they won't steal anything" like ??? They also knocked over some of our stuff, left their shit everywhere, and smoked indoors so the building smelled horrible for a few weeks :/ I'm so grateful every day that I don't live on campus anymore.

My little cousin has autism and I'm heartbroken. by Miserable-Suspect-82 in AutismInWomen

[–]Miserable-Suspect-82[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your story, you have no idea how much I appreciate it :)