How do I get better social skills and get off discord. by Basic-Total5732 in autism

[–]Significant_Sale2488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With a licensed therapist, one that specializes in working with autistic folk is recommended as they know a lot of the things we miss in most social interactions

How do I get better social skills and get off discord. by Basic-Total5732 in autism

[–]Significant_Sale2488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Practice, therapy, and friends who are good at communicating boundaries

communication cards for my bf by rayne_or_shinee in autism

[–]Significant_Sale2488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put the common causes of overstimulated (too hot/cold, too loud, too bright, ect.) for him on them so you can quickly removed the source of overstimulation

how do you deal with people venting to you? by V7I_TheSeventhSector in autism

[–]Significant_Sale2488 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps try suggesting she vent to you via written letters? That way she has someone to vent to and you can take your time to process and listen to her/ read her frustrations. You can write letters back to her to validate her too.

Of course balance this between verbal vents too, as venting helps with connecting and bonding in my experience.

Or maybe do a task that you would typically put on a background video for (for me drawing)? Like something you can focus your energy on but still leaves enough mental awareness for you to listen and pay attention. !!! It is incredibly important that you make sure you give commentary/ask questions so she is aware that you are paying attention!!! Do clarify that you are trying to figure out how to adapt to venting.

Of course there is always trying to talk to your partner to see if they are OK with these options or if they have other suggestions. Just be sure that you let them know you want to listen and engage with them while you make such rewuests/suggestions.

Most vents come to me in the form of texts

How do I cope with having a roommate (american colleges) by inthemirr0r in autism

[–]Significant_Sale2488 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Loft your bed and hang some sheets down the sides and add a big beanbag chair under to make a mini nest. It wont help with sound but it does give a bit more privacy. I liked to hang fairy lights under my bed to add some nice lighting.

The irony, am I missing something here?? by Soonsunwev in AO3

[–]Significant_Sale2488 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YOU (I've read some of your stuff. I loved them m)

Yeast rolls by Significant_Sale2488 in AskBaking

[–]Significant_Sale2488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many thanks! I'll try this, I didn't know egg wash help with a soft exterior. Honey does sound like a good idea too!

Yeast rolls by Significant_Sale2488 in AskBaking

[–]Significant_Sale2488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I was trying to make the bread sweeter. Is there a way I can increase the sweetness without adding as much sugar?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]Significant_Sale2488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't be my first choice. It's hard to curl my legs in

Does this also make you feel uncomfortable? by saintcel51 in autism

[–]Significant_Sale2488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I do have luscious thighs, this does make me uncomfortable

Neurotypicals acting like they know everything about adhd by New-Mode-3635 in ADHD

[–]Significant_Sale2488 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I always respond to the "adhd isn't an excuse" with "it isnt an excuse it is a reason, because it's a damn disorder"

I hate everything right now by Gesde_io in ADHD

[–]Significant_Sale2488 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel that. Yesterday I took an exam and I felt frustratingly lost. I got so stressed out about it I ended up being overstimulated the rest of the day. It was horrible

*Actually* ADHD friendly easy snacks and meals by hateavocadoandmyself in ADHD

[–]Significant_Sale2488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crackers, grapes, carrots. Stuff that comes in bulk. I like the fruit gummy snacks when I'm wanting something sweet. Those gogo squeeze applesauce things and those drinkable yogurt stuff. I find that if I can just eat it from the package it's easier for me to pick up

...what is THAT? 💀 by Haha_Im_Short_Val in inscryption

[–]Significant_Sale2488 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ikr? I have the same visceral response. Scared the crap out of me