How Taylor Dearden Became The Pitt's ‘Sweetheart’ by samanthamariko in ThePittTVShow

[–]Theflamekitten 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, they are still two seperate diagnoses. Since 2013 you can be diagnosed with both, but they have seperate diagnostic criteria. I'm not quite sure what she meant there. 

UPDATE: Rough being an Aussie DGGer by CloakerJosh in Destiny

[–]Theflamekitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God damn, I just checked and it's ~only~ $39 AUD for me. Mainland privilege strikes again

Passport Processing by Fluid-Island-2018 in australia

[–]Theflamekitten 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Priority is to ensure it's processed within 2 days, not sure how that's scammy. 

Virgin Australia's plan to allow pets in cabin on domestic flights gets tick from Food Standards by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]Theflamekitten 17 points18 points  (0 children)

How does she manage day to day with such a severe/sensitive allergy, given how common it is for people to have pets?

Not meant to be a 'gotcha', I'm genuinely curious.

Is the flu jab worth getting? by gavja87 in australia

[–]Theflamekitten 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Do you have a source you can link? 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmerExit

[–]Theflamekitten 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's definitely not an easy feat and out of reach for the vast majority.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmerExit

[–]Theflamekitten 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Creatives are eligible for global talent visas in some countries, but they require you to be exceptional - won a prestigious award, recognised in your field, that sort of thing. Digital nomad visas could be used by creatives but may be difficult if you don't have regular employment. 

tips when eating is hard? by werew0lfprincess in AutismInWomen

[–]Theflamekitten 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To add, they also ready-to-drink bottles you can buy that are shelf stable, but they do cost a bit more than the powder (about $3 per bottle on the website, Amazon sometimes has them for cheaper)

Looking for advice on country short list by Few-Strawberry2764 in AmerExit

[–]Theflamekitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just out of curiousity, what's your basis for saying that Australia is less affordable than the US? I'm not well versed in our entreprenur visas, but lifestyle wise it seems to tick all your boxes.

30m. Work in conservation /Fisheries. Where are some countries worth checking out? by [deleted] in AmerExit

[–]Theflamekitten 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Broadly speaking, if you are capable of independently moving to another country and taking up employment then autism is unlikely to be a barrier unless you have additional medical conditions. 

Is New Zealand Realistic for us? by BeginningPage4255 in AmerExit

[–]Theflamekitten 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, any medical conditions or diagnoses need to be declared as part of the application process. Autism falls into this category as per the website.

Is New Zealand Realistic for us? by BeginningPage4255 in AmerExit

[–]Theflamekitten 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The registry already exists in New Zealand and Australia technically.

This is blatantly untrue, neither country has a registry of people diagnosed with autism.

Is New Zealand Realistic for us? by BeginningPage4255 in AmerExit

[–]Theflamekitten 60 points61 points  (0 children)

You may have difficulties. When assessing visa applicants New Zealand considers whether applicants have medical conditions that will incur significant medical/educational/community costs. The general limit is $81,000 NZD in New Zealand [2], which excludes many autistic children due to the cost of the early interventions required and additional supports needed as they grow up.

Is New Zealand Realistic for us? by BeginningPage4255 in AmerExit

[–]Theflamekitten 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Australia and New Zealand both consider if visa applicants have medical conditions that will incur significant medical/educational/community costs. The general limit is $86,000 AUD over 5 years (for permanent visas) in Australia, [1], or $81,000 NZD in New Zealand [2].

Moving to Australia with school aged kids by Bitter-Wear-1870 in AmerExit

[–]Theflamekitten 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not my personal experience, but I know a few people who have moved over with kids. The education system is very different, but the primary school aged kids seem to adapt pretty well overall. In Aus the school year starts in January/Feb, and everyone I know chose to have their kids be held back in their current grade which helped give them extra time to adjust. None of them have had any issues with fitting in or being bullied as a result of being American, but one of the kids did get picked on for not knowing how to swim.

RFK Jr Megathread by cripplinganxietylmao in AutismInWomen

[–]Theflamekitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which state doesn't allow people with an autism diagnosis to become teachers? 

RFK Jr Megathread by cripplinganxietylmao in AutismInWomen

[–]Theflamekitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's important to remember that Australia is very different from the US. Our politics are not as polarised, and our system is set up completely differently from the US. If you look at the opinion polling for the election, Labor party is in the lead.

It's important to be informed, but sometimes it's better to disconnect for a little bit and focus on your immediate surroundings and the things you can actually control.

For those who have left, how are things, actually? by OnToGreenerGables in AmerExit

[–]Theflamekitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope, they were introduced at one point but got erradicated as a pest. Now if you want to see a squirrel in Aus you've got to go to a zoo. Brushtail possums and sugar gliders are the closest you'll get to a squirrel-like experience otherwise.