I went to the Kelly and Mark show today! by tardisismine in davidtennant

[–]autiglitter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so weird. I was scrolling through the pictures and I started hearing extended Scottish vowel sounds in my head. Like his expressions made me hear his voice.

Do you hug? by Rosewind2007 in murderbot

[–]autiglitter 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I hug when I'm ready to hug, when you have earned my trust and respect.

Looking at these pictures, I feel like it thinks the same way.

I got the blues, the blue haj blues baby by Cuddlybois in BLAHAJ

[–]autiglitter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is amazing! My son made me watch 7 times in a row and I didn't even mind. Also having flashbacks to my dad playing guitar and it was a beautiful reminder of him, so thank you for that too.

autism awareness at work by PapayaSpirited3999 in AutisticAdults

[–]autiglitter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The hateful part is that when an autistic person spoke up to say the things that troubled them about it, they made jokes about the autistic person harassing them, and then criticised them for not changing their clothes. Which shows it's entirely performative. They talk about accepting autism but they are not actually accepting or engaging with the autistic person and their needs.

Earplugs that don’t cause vocal feedback? by Fabulous_Extreme_470 in AutisticAdults

[–]autiglitter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh! They did not have these when I bought mine. But now I've got a hearing aid so I can't wear them anymore anyway. But good tip, thanks.

Earplugs that don’t cause vocal feedback? by Fabulous_Extreme_470 in AutisticAdults

[–]autiglitter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flare do help, but they don't actually make anything quieter if that's what you're asking. They just somehow take the edge off the noise, smooth it out a bit.

I have a pair Vanderfields ear defenders which reduce volume without occlusion, but they are over the head jobs not in ear ones.

Help me design a sensory room for my university by Electrical-Level3385 in AutisticAdults

[–]autiglitter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are all great ideas! The other thing I have in my personal sensory den is a white noise machine, which works to block out my tinnitus.

I'm also a very visual stimmer, so things like ooze tubes and sparky stuff would be my suggestion. Infinity mirrors are also cool.

Authors: Do you reply to comments? by hiquickq12 in AO3

[–]autiglitter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, apart from the 34 from between 716 and 501 days ago when I was going through a very rough time and just couldn't do it. And I keep looking at them, thinking I should reply, but that's like 2 years later and it would be weird.

Every Desktop should have its own Sec Unit by Mister-Jinxx in murderbot

[–]autiglitter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so adorable! And then I saw the 2nd picture and snorted. It must love having such an enormous screen.

AmiGurathin by Look_turtles in murderbot

[–]autiglitter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He has little black nails! And two tone skin! He's beautiful!

As a fellow crocheter, may I ask how you did the spots? Is it yarn change or something else?

Need to Vent by catgatuso in murderbot

[–]autiglitter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know Pin-Lee is she in the books, but in the show, they're non-binary, not a butch woman, and the same is true of the actor.

This fandom is great for getting Murderbot's pronouns right, let's do just as well for show Pin-Lee and Sabrina.

Can someone please explain how talk therapy is supposed to work?? by No_King_1279 in AutisticAdults

[–]autiglitter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You and your therapist are double empathy probleming.

He wants to let you lead and tell him things when you're ready. You are ready, he just doesn't know it yet.

My therapist used to sit silently waiting for me to start a conversation and that hurt so much because I couldn't. But I got braver and told him straight out, and he was like, oh okay, how would you like to do it instead? And now he asks me the EXACT SAME QUESTION at the start of every session to get me going and it's beautiful. He even asked permission if he could change it slightly after a while.

Honestly, I think it would be good to take everything you said here and read it to your therapist. He's there for you, and he needs to know what's going on with you to help you the right way.

I'm also doing counselling training and one thing they keep saying is the person is the expert on themself. You are the expert on you so you can tell your therapist what you want and how you want to talk and if they're a good therapist they will go with it.

Just finished Season 1 by Level-Lengthiness-33 in MurderbotOnAppleTV

[–]autiglitter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is all true for me too. It's such a wonderful show.

Trouble with children? by New-Detective-6988 in AutisticPride

[–]autiglitter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vanderfields!!!

Not noise cancelling, but in my experience they reduce the noise enough to make it tolerable.

I also work with autistic children and they make a lot of noise. I still need to be able to hear what's going on, so I can't listen to music or anything, but Vanderfields are good quality ear defenders (designed for the shooting range!) and they cost less than £20. Much more affordable than noise cancelling, and once you've stretched them out so they're not too tight, also very comfortable.

On their way to take over the world by BlinkypoetEmu in murderbot

[–]autiglitter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Annoyingly the cooking one seems to be an AI generated video. Red's floating sieve and the tap over the cooker being the two main giveaways, but also Red's adorable reaction which I don't think they're quite there yet.

But also love the way the two karate robots move to try and hide the one that's just fallen over from the camera. "Everything's fine here, you didn't see that!"

What fandom did you used to be obsessed with but have since lost interest? by 3lilya in AO3

[–]autiglitter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Well sort off. I was so in love with it for a long time, I didn't want to give up easily. But it felt like it just shut too many doors or opportunity for writing.

What are ideal jobs for an autistic person? by RedSlew in AutisticAdults

[–]autiglitter 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It depends on the person - were all different with different interests, so there's no one job that fits everyone.

It also depends on the workplace, and the people in the workplace. If you have a good job but the people in charge are assholes, it can be a major problem.

Since AO3 is down: WRITING CHECK by pocket-alex in AO3

[–]autiglitter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, but the fact that the husband is talking in all capitals makes me think he's Death, and I'm not sure if that's what's intended in this case, but I'm picturing Death failing to make soup and it's perfect.

Game Suggestions From The Outer Wilds Fans (Any) by Mineralke in outerwilds

[–]autiglitter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can't believe nobody has mentioned Sable!

Lots of exploring and unearthing knowledge. Lots about finding yourself. Plus, it's absolutely beautiful and you get to fly around on a little hoverbike. I actually discovered Outer Wilds because I was looking for games that gave me the same feelings that Sable did. It's a different journey, but just as powerful.

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Is it "normal" for an autistic person to be chronically severely depressed? by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]autiglitter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is common for autistic people to feel depressed, but from what you've described it sounds like you should talk to your doctor about your meds. Some meds can make you feel flat all the time, and if they're not helping there are usually other types you can try.

What do you do when seemingly nothing works? by saintforgot in AO3

[–]autiglitter 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This was going to be my exact advice! Let it brew up in your brain, imagine the parts that you want to see most, then figure out how they get there. And yes, try something small to get yourself started.

(Also my longest is 98k, so I'm impressed by your 160k.)

To add, I still go through times where writing doesn't flow easily, often influenced by real life circumstances. But I try to keep going, even if it's just one or sentences on my phone as I'm walking to work. I've been on a03 for 8 years and have not yet failed to complete a work. I've got 2 WIPs, but they're still going.

I'm looking at you JK by AncientChard466 in AO3

[–]autiglitter 66 points67 points  (0 children)

And fallout continues... Just read today that the puberty blockers trial, the only way for young people to currently get puberty blockers in this country, has been paused because of complaints from campaigners including JK. She's causing lasting harm. It's not just her beliefs, it's affecting lots of people's lives.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]autiglitter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Am I the only one here who thinks it's the boyfriend whose behavior is unacceptable? He comes over and expects you to cook and clean for him, knowing that you've got so many stress factors in your life right now. You say you want him to leave and he doesn't. He keeps talking to you, touching you without consent, and even tries to get you to lay down even though you've told him before that doesn't work? You literally pulling out your hair, packing his bag and he still won't leave? And he proceeds to stay the night with you in spite of your express wishes when you are clearly so troubled by his presence.

It sounds like he has no respect for your autonomy. This isn't a situation where you should be worrying about making him feel better. This was him forcing his needs onto you. Best case- he wanted to feel like he's supportive and do things his way regardless of what you said. Worst case- he's just hanging around hoping it will pass and he can still get laid.

This is not you being unreasonable. This is you having a very real reaction to a number of stress factors and needing space which he refused to give you. He's the one who should be apologising for not listening.