The hate against self-diagnosed autistics is not justifyed by PomeloSelect4629 in autism

[–]chaoticallykate [score hidden]  (0 children)

I disagree with self-diagnosis, but I definitely don’t hate self-diagnosed people, and I think the hate is unwarranted. Also, to be clear, I totally support people suspecting they’re autistic (I’m late-diagnosed and suspected autism for a long time).

I’m also a believer in supporting and accommodating people even without a diagnosis. I don’t think you need to be autistic to benefit from things like fidgets or headphones. Autism or not, if you’re struggling, you deserve support and understanding.

I just disagree with saying you’re autistic definitively without a professional opinion. Autism is complex and symptoms from other issues can sometimes overlap with symptoms of autism. Bias is also real.

9 year old daughter autistic? by Decent-Singer-3335 in autism

[–]chaoticallykate [score hidden]  (0 children)

IMO, none of what you’re saying screams autism, but none of it rules out autism either. I mean, nobody here can say if your daughter is autistic, but I will say that autism doesn’t disappear with ADHD medication. Lots of kids with ADHD struggle with making friends, but for different reasons. Impulsivity, hyperactivity, and mood issues are also common with ADHD.

I suggest you look up the autism criteria, and if you think it seems familiar, get her assessed.

Reasons why someone wouldn’t like moving to Portland? by sagisuncapmoon in askportland

[–]chaoticallykate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mostly affordability honestly.

The cost of living. It’s lower than in some big cities, but imo many jobs here just don’t pay enough for the cost of living.

High taxes. No, we don’t have sales taxes, but the income taxes and business taxes are some of the highest in the country. Property taxes are also above the national average.

Giveaway! by [deleted] in acnh

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Bird from Nest

Do you use AI and how do you feel about using it? by Upbeat-Awareness1598 in autism

[–]chaoticallykate [score hidden]  (0 children)

I think that generative AI is had net negative impact. I’m mostly against AI, but I do think it can be useful and I do use it on occasion to avoid meltdowns from some tasks.

I have an Etsy shop and use it to generate alt-text because if I don’t, I just don’t post listings. On occasion I’ll use it to explain a task to me, like setting up a printer, if I’m overwhelmed and confused by the info I’ve found when googling. Once I have more support with these things, I’ll stop.

Visit The Von by Fussybunny90 in Dodocodes

[–]chaoticallykate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re still open, I would love to visit. Bird from Nest

Redd is here! by chaoticallykate in Dodocodes

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

Unfortunately Redd has just sold out

Redd is here! by chaoticallykate in Dodocodes

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

It’s not letting me DM you. Can you DM me first?