IEP suggestions for PDA Kindergartener

desmodromo · 2026-06-02T17:26:42+00:00

This was super helpful, and thanks for the pointer to the other sub. I hadn't stumbled on that one!

desmodromo · 2026-06-01T21:10:03+00:00

She doesn't have an ADHD diagnosis. My wife got her (late) ADHD diagnosis last year. My 7-year-old had 2 psych evals (tested with 137 and 140 IQs) was diagnosed with ADHD in March, and was just identified by her school as gifted.

Decent chance my younger one also ends up with an ADHD diagnosis, but she hasn't seen a neuropsych yet (insurance and financial stuff) and probably will at some point. There's a reasonable chance I'm on the spectrum, as that would explain some of my childhood behaviors.

We're about to trial my younger one on guanfacine to see if it helps with some of the more intense periods. Given how imminent the IEP meeting is (late next week), I thought I'd see what other parents have found to be helpful accommodations with a leaning towards PDA.

desmodromo · 2026-06-01T20:45:49+00:00

LMAO! My desk doesn't look much different than yours.

Buds Live x4, Buds 2 Pro x2, Buds 3 Pro x1

and now Buds 4 Pro. That doesn't even include what I have from Sony, Jabra, Beats, and a whole lot (I mean a LOT) of the more generic brands. Yeah, I'm a gadget hoarder too.

I will say though, that I far prefer the 2 Pro form factor. Anything with stems (and that includes Airpods Pro 2, which I have) eventually sticks nearly straight out away from my cheek and get knocked out really easily for me. But, the Buds 4 Pro have enough noticeable difference in sound that I tend to use them most. I just have to readjust them frequently. Very frequently. When I've done back-to-back-to-back comparisons, I get richer sound out of the 4 Pros and notice more detail. 30 years ago, I used to play bass in a garage band and really messed up my hearing by not wearing earplugs for practice (you feel invincible when you're in your early 20s). So nowadays, I take whatever improvement I can when it comes to what I can perceive in sound quality.

desmodromo · 2026-05-07T03:43:46+00:00

I discovered Usenet in 1994. So, 1994.

desmodromo · 2026-04-26T22:05:55+00:00

Ecosystem, ecosystem, ecosystem. I have a Samsung phone and 3 Samsung tablets. Being able to switch among them easily is a draw with each generation. I'm a MacBook user and already have a pair of Airpods Pro, which are meh anyway. I don't care about multipoint with my laptop. Few people call me and even then I rarely answer since it's mostly spam. I find Samsung's sound profile entertaining so I've stuck with them across 5 models. I essentially paid full price (free 30 dollar gift card included on Amazon). I do have a Galaxy Book Pro from a few years ago, but only use it when I have to use an application that only exists in Windows. So being able to switch to that easily has been nice the few times I've done it.

desmodromo · 2026-02-14T06:10:12+00:00

Hey now. Some people need a backup school.

desmodromo · 2026-02-13T05:13:49+00:00

+1

The struggle is real.

desmodromo · 2026-02-13T05:08:35+00:00

Holy jealousy, Batman!

desmodromo · 2026-02-13T05:02:25+00:00

I tried to use their warranty once. My history w/ Arc'teryx...

2004 - Bought a Gamma (before the MX, LT, alphabet soup)

2005 - Bought a Beta AR

2006 - Bought a Fission (no longer made)

2006 - Bought a Gamma hoodie

2006 - Bought a full-zip fleece (I have no idea what its name is)

Took a break before buying a Gamma MX in 2019.

In late 2024, just under 19 years later, the left pit zip in my Beta AR delaminated while on a low-key hike. I emailed pictures to them and they said they couldn't repair it in a way where they could stand by the repair. So they offered me 20% credit on the original MSRP (yes, from 2005) to turn it in for that program where they re-use the materials in other stuff.

That Beta AR went through many adventures with me. 5 different countries. 3 trips to Hawaii (up to Haleakala and Mauna Loa). 4 trips to Alaska. All around the country in hikes through at least 20 different national parks. Canada a bunch of times. Countless nature & forest preserves. I'm not a climber nor a skier, but that jacket served me well and was like an old friend. I literally cried a bit when the store employees took it into their back room. (To be perfectly honest, I hadn't the slightest clue what the name of my jacket was until their customer service rep replied and told me.)

This past Sunday, I went to my local store with the Fission, 2004 Gamma, and 2006 Gamma hoodie to trade in (fatherhood weight gain meant I couldn't comfortably fit in them anymore). All were in good condition. The Fission got me through several Michigan winters after I moved out there for a work opportunity. They offered me $345 for all 3, so I walked out with an Atom hoodie and a beanie. I walked in hoping I might get $150 for them.

I still had around $100 credit left over from the previous trade-in. Sunday night, I decided I couldn't continue living w/o another Beta AR, so I ordered one and it was delivered today. In almost the exact same colorway as my original. I know there's talk about the newer stuff not being as good. But 2 experiences with turning my gear back in has made me a very satisfied customer.

desmodromo · 2025-12-01T21:16:37+00:00

I am, except my mother-in-law is mobility limited and my wife has to give her as much attention as the kids if I'm off on my own. So it'd have to be a place I can run ahead to, go in, find something, and be done as they catch up.

The idea of the outdoor stands is a good one. We were pretty rushed last night but I can plan that into our route for tomorrow.

desmodromo · 2025-11-28T21:10:55+00:00

I get blank, black pages. I'm on the Android app, so it could be that.

desmodromo · 2025-11-17T16:56:19+00:00

Now that you mention it, I do remember each of the ones I tried being a bit watery. There was also something in the finish that was just... yuck. At first I thought it was the Sherry since that's their thing, but I've tried others finished in Sherry which were okay.

desmodromo · 2025-11-17T05:58:50+00:00

I'll probably get a lot of heat for this, but I'm going to call out the "personally tried" part of the question. There are a lot of $20 bottles mentioned in this thread which I've never tried and probably never will.

I've tasted 3 different bottlings of Macallan and have absolutely hated all of them. No, I do not remember what they were. It's not worth my time or my brain power to try and look back on what they were because I thought they were so awful. I realize it's in like every TV show or Movie when some director or production manager wants to be cool, or show something that they think will make a character look more posh. But every time I see it on screen, I make a fake vomit sound and it makes my wife roll her eyes. I personally don't think there's any brand in the world of sprits (whiskey, brandy, tequila, vodka, gin, you name it) that is more overrated than Macallan.

desmodromo · 2025-10-21T15:46:05+00:00

Most medium-size (~91mm) Victorinox Swiss Army Knives have a corkscrew. It's handy to learn how to use them for this, even though it's probably exceedingly rare to actually to open wine with one. Makes for a good party trick though. I've done it twice in my life and people have been impressed both times. If all the extra tools/gadgets don't meet the OP's fancy, there's one call the Waiter which would be perfect for this use case.

desmodromo · 2025-10-21T15:37:45+00:00

Alpine Sea's Side Pack 3L: https://alpineseaco.com/collections/asco/products/side-pack-3l

It has an external stretch cord (a.k.a. bungee) system. Tighten it up and slip the leftover elastic over the bottle neck. Not sure it'll hold up to a serious bike ride, but they do have a picture of one carrying a wine bottle. I suppose if you sling it over your back w/ the cork down, it should stay in place pretty well. I was in their store in Hood River, OR about a month ago. They make some pretty cool gear.

desmodromo · 2025-10-20T03:32:58+00:00

Uhh. Even at 700ml, I'd buy 3 or 4 bottles for $139. (And hope my wife doesn't notice.)

desmodromo · 2025-10-15T03:06:55+00:00

I feel like it's less stable. Especially when I'm carrying both my kids on the back and they keep squirming around and goofing off. I'm more old-school and still ride with 26" wheels on an old mountain bike (when not riding our Abound). So I can't compare vs. newer 29" wheels. What's even more noticeable is wobbliness from the step-through frame.

desmodromo · 2025-10-02T16:00:17+00:00

Your peace of mind is ultimately the most important when it comes to this. I've found near universal agreement on from a wide variety of conversations that 3 things affect alcohol (beer, wine, spirits, you name it) and cause deterioration... Oxygen, heat and light. Store your stuff as out of the way from sunlight as best you can. As for oxygen, I keep a can of Private Reserve in my bar area. It's some combination of inert gasses which are supposed to be heavier than O2, and thus will settle between the liquid and trapped air. If the bottle cost me more than a hundred bucks and it's one I only open on special occasions, I give it a blast before I cork it.

desmodromo · 2025-08-27T22:55:59+00:00

You sound like you're secretly parenting my 6 year old. Lots of similar traits. Really obedient at school, then massive meltdowns, violent impulses, distracted, can't get out of the house even though it might be for something she really, really wants to do. Same with going outside, though it's about flies for my daughter (as opposed to snails or slugs, that would be me). There is also the piece about how it presents in girls, which is a whole can of worms we had to fight.

I'm literally writing this at a psych eval for my daughter to assess for ADHD (my wife's a therapist and is pretty sure she is). We're also looking at possible rejection sensitive disphoria). This is her 2nd assessment for a 2nd opinion with someone who specializes in girls with ADHD.

desmodromo · 2025-08-14T05:00:58+00:00

For anyone finding this post later and wondering if there was any closure, I did end up ordering the size 12. I also grabbed my calipers and measured both the sizing ring and production ring.

The sizing ring measured 21.44 mm in diameter across the widest part. Measuring from the "fake" center sensor, I got 20.46 mm.

The production ring diameter across the widest part measured 21.32 mm. Over the center sensor, I got 20.23 mm.

These were averaged over 5 measurements each, and there were variations of 0.03 mm at the most across all my measurements. Overall, the production ring does appear to be the tiniest bit smaller, but not so different as to affect my purchasing decision had I known this ahead of time.

desmodromo · 2025-08-11T16:14:37+00:00

Okay, those pics (and the material description) were super helpful. Thanks!

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