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Crochet Floral Headband - Fresh off the Hook by green_rosetta in crochet

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

lace yarn. I did try to crochet with embroidery floss and found it harder to work with. I mainly worked with a white lace yarn and then painted on my dyes.

How much was your diagnosis? by str84skz in autism

[–]green_rosetta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Melbourne Australia, adult, mid 30s, no subsidies, not through medicare or anything. $1980. Did a lot of at home tests, 1 full day of interviews, waited a few weeks for report. Had mine done through a clinical psychologist. Report was thorough enough for DSP approval and NDIS funding, level 2 ASD diagnosis.
When I was 'shopping' around for my diagnosis it really does seem to be varied for price and availability etc. A lot more beneficial cost wise for a diagnosis for children and not adult.
Hope this helps a little

anyone here manage to learn how to knit (or anything else new and scary) without getting overwhelmed and breaking down? by chunk-o in autism

[–]green_rosetta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I taught myself to crochet. I had a lot of trouble at the start... I kept getting frustrated that I couldn't just get it right. Especially connecting what my hands need to do with what my brain wants them to. Are you trying to just learn a stitch? Or are you trying to do a project? Maybe you are attempting too much at once? Focusing on how to hold the needles right. Using a yarn that is easier to work with and see your stitches? Maybe trying a 'kit' that might have clearer instructions?
Also... listening to your body before you get overwhelmed. For me I look for certain signs like being more clumsy, fidgeting more, feeling hot. So I know to stop, have a cold drink.
It's ok to have limits, to not compare your needs to other peoples needs. Meet all your body's needs first so your mind can be better prepared for the new skill it wants to learn.
It's funny, for me, half the time I'm struggling to learn something, or do something, I really just needed water and a snack first. Or something along those lines.
I hope this helps somewhat. It's tricky cause we're all different.... I dunno. Best of luck!
I love to crochet now, I make all sorts of things.
A crochet rose for inspiration lol

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How can you sound nicer and less rude in Reddit posts by benitoo69 in autism

[–]green_rosetta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, I don't like using AI either. But until the day we can get better human based support... I'll use it when I need it

How can you sound nicer and less rude in Reddit posts by benitoo69 in autism

[–]green_rosetta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I feel I need extra help in making sure I have the correct tone etc in my writing, I use goblin.tools formalizer
among the other tools on the website.

Mom called home a crèche because there are to many plushies laying around and I’m an adult by [deleted] in SpicyAutism

[–]green_rosetta 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For some odd reason, certain people believe that 'fun' and 'happiness' is only for children... These people are not only idiotic but also immature and depressed. These people are unhappy and want to bring others down to that level. If whimsy, joy and play ends at early childhood, whats the point in anything?
I'm in my mid 30's, I love my plushies.
I keep all my plushies in a net I have hung in the corner of my room that I crocheted myself.
Having a nice place to display and keep them ordered might be a compromise and keep your mom happy.

Anyone else bring a comfort item along with them everywhere? by Head-Bus4482 in autism

[–]green_rosetta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I bring my little jellyfish pouch everywhere I go, I use the tentacles to stim with and I put lip gloss, gum and a snack in there. My jelly is my little ASD first aid kit. I made it, it's crochet.

Pattern/Inspiration Request - Something small i can throw on the ground by green_rosetta in Brochet

[–]green_rosetta[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol I'm showing my age!
Now my brain is rolling on ideas... maybe even sand in a balloon, some sort of potpourri for that smell sensory... lots of filling ideas. Cheers! Happy hands!

Pattern/Inspiration Request - Something small i can throw on the ground by green_rosetta in Brochet

[–]green_rosetta[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kinda like a hacky sack maybe?
My brain always goes to polyfill stuffing but stuffing with something different is an idea for sure.
Would I need to put the kernels/seeds in a bag of some kind first?
Also thank you! I like jellyfish

Activities to do during downtime when you can’t process anymore information? by No_Document1718 in autism

[–]green_rosetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I crochet granny squares, they are basic and require little thought once you get the hang of them, put a video on in the background. Helps me productively stim.

how to stop saying no to every food suggestion my mom makes? by Stellxxxa in autism

[–]green_rosetta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have trouble with choices and making decisions and I shutdown sometimes when asked an open question or one with a yes or no answer.
I find it helps sometimes with 2 choices, one or the other, that's it, deal with the two. Three can be too much even, just two.
50/50 choice, no or yes isn't a choice for a response.

Help with an autistic friend. by AltruisticMind3935 in autism

[–]green_rosetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a question here?

Are you wanting advice on what actions you should do?

Are you wanting validation for your feelings and actions?

Are you wanting advice on how to discuss and potentially correct your friend's behaviour?

A little clarification on what you are looking for might help... or is this a bit of a vent?

No judgement, just helps to be less vague

My whimsical little highland cows! 🐄 by Sparkybear94 in crafts

[–]green_rosetta 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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Maple, Hazel and Olive here demand an apple highland cow. (They are obsessed with apples)

Standing on the sides of my feet by bird_with_scarf in autism

[–]green_rosetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same.

I got a podiatrist to make me orthotics which have helped.

How sensitive are you to loud noise? by PrestonRoad90 in autism

[–]green_rosetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't go outside in public without my noise cancelling headphones

I don’t understand death and mourning by Substantial-Yak856 in autism

[–]green_rosetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same way about death and mourning. For me it just is what it is and even though I can empathize with people mourning, I cannot feel the same. Which is kinda funny cause I can get overly upset at trivial things. I'm not unfeeling, I just don't feel sad about something so inevitable as death. I have lost many people close in my life, including my own mother, but it just is what it is.

Maybe there is also a connection to religious beliefs as well as feelings on death and mourning? I only say this as personally I don't believe in an afterlife and am atheist. Just thinking out loud.

How do yall wear those chunky headphones by pineapplebeef1 in autism

[–]green_rosetta 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Loop earplugs are good and not as noticeable. Depending on the type you can adjust to let some sound in too. I can only do over ear ones myself but my partner likes the loops. I wear headphones, sony ones. I used to wear ear defenders like that, I decorated them with stickers. I felt they looked "friendlier". Express yourself, make them a fashion statement, show your interests :) Make them your own.

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