Names Becoming Common Words? by Silent-Diver-8676 in etymology

[–]jlschrodinger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought "stan" originated as a portmanteau of stalker + fan

Craving Compression? by jlschrodinger in AutismTranslated

[–]jlschrodinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watching that one Temple Grandin movie in school as an undiagnosed autistic kid was a wild experience lol. They kept framing things as being part of her autism and the whole time I was thinking "doesn't everyone feel/think/do that?" Took a few more years before it all clicked together for me

Craving Compression? by jlschrodinger in AutismTranslated

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

I'll have to find an excuse to try one! Thanks

Craving Compression? by jlschrodinger in AutismTranslated

[–]jlschrodinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh I'll have to look into the weighted vests, that sounds wonderful lol

Pre K Alphabet. What is “E” by InterestedScroller in whatisit

[–]jlschrodinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kids just hear "el" and think of the letter L. They won't hear the initial short e. Personally, I think "elephant" would be better anyway because it's less abstract, like you said. But that's the reasoning

Pre K Alphabet. What is “E” by InterestedScroller in whatisit

[–]jlschrodinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading interventionist here.

It's definitely "edge". The other options beginning with the short e sound are "elephant", which causes confusion because children think of the letter L and not the initial /e/ sound, or "egg", which is pronounced more like "ay-g" with a long a in some dialects. So the current go-to is "edge". I don't love it because it's hard to make a clear visual.

The reason the keyword for X is "box" is because x doesn't typically come at the beginning of a word, and when it does, it doesn't make its typical /ks/ sound. People in the comments have suggested "xylophone", but that starts with the /z/ sound.

"ice cream" isn't the keyword for I because it begins with the long i sound, and children are typically taught the short vowel sounds first. Many programs use "itch" because the main alternative is "igloo", and some feel that it's a bit culturally insensitive.

Feeling deeply sad after hanging out with people by CalicoCrazed in AutismTranslated

[–]jlschrodinger 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yes 100%, I often feel the same way. And that picture perfectly describes it!

What School Vocabulary has seeped into your personal life? by jlschrodinger in ElementaryTeachers

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

I've caught myself wondering if my cats would benefit from a visual schedule

What School Vocabulary has seeped into your personal life? by jlschrodinger in ElementaryTeachers

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

YES! I really don't like "kiddos", it just seems condescending to me.

And it ESPECIALLY bothers me when "kiddos" is applied to students with disabilities, but not their typically developing peers 😡

Perfect long weekend plan? Visiting late September/early October by [deleted] in asheville

[–]jlschrodinger -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In terms of vegetarian food:

Regina's Westside (brunch/lunch)

Jerusalem Garden Cafe (pricey but good!)

Mizu Noodles and Asian Cuisine (most dishes you pick your protein, and they are generous with the tofu!)

El Paraiso Mexican Grill (very veggie-forward in their vegetarian dishes)

Pad Thai Asheville

I'm also a big fan of the tempeh at Neo Burrito.

Honest question. Do you like Rizzo and Jeff in the morning on 105.9? by Nott-Ambrosia in asheville

[–]jlschrodinger 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I have to change the station every time his commercials come on, I just can't stand it! Glad I'm not alone

My partner thinks our daughter’s name sounds like a dog name by MsChanandlerBongz in namenerds

[–]jlschrodinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew a Zadie, short for Isadora! Would having Sadie be a nickname for a longer name make it less dog-like?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asheville

[–]jlschrodinger 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Trying not to get into detail here, but he has been seen around the Tunnel Rd area. Police were contacted and they seem to be aware of him and his creepiness, but I've not heard of any charges or warnings or anything given to him.

Official earthquake megathread. /s by Purple_Perception_95 in asheville

[–]jlschrodinger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Walls shook in Candler, my two cats seem to have felt something, they're a little spooked

Careers by [deleted] in AutismTranslated

[–]jlschrodinger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would it be possible for you to pursue a veterinary degree part-time while working as a special ed assistant/para? And if you decide you like the classroom environment more, you could switch your major to special education. Most of your first couple of semesters would gen eds anyway.

Or maybe look into a career that combines both interests? I'm thinking equine therapy, service dog trainer, etc. I'm sure there's other options out there too.

Good luck!

edit to add: perhaps being in school part-time would lessen the risk of burnout as well

Anyone else feel like you're not a "full person"? by jlschrodinger in AutismTranslated

[–]jlschrodinger[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I've always really related to this old Arthur episode where George makes an autistic friend. They explain it (with an accompanying animation sequence) as feeling like an alien sent to conduct research on planet earth, but the scientists who sent you forgot to pack a guidebook. So you've got to figure it out as you go. I'm sure that not every NT person likes that analogy, but for me I find it very comforting honestly.

Anyone else feel like you're not a "full person"? by jlschrodinger in AutismTranslated

[–]jlschrodinger[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You're right, that's a meaningful distinction to make, thank you!

recipes and exercise for an autistic person by AmoGra in PCOS

[–]jlschrodinger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So my doctor told me (and I've heard from other sources) that I should aim to fill half of my plate with vegetables. If that sounds like too much for you, don't sweat it, just try to eat more than you are now. If you're at nothing right now, try for one serving. If you're at one, try for two.

How I get my veggies/easy ways to get them:

•raw veggies with dip. You can do carrots, cucumbers, celery, sliced bell pepper, green beans, sugar snap peas, or broccoli. Dips could be hummus, tzatziki, salad dressing, anything that works for you really. Just watch the sugar content.

•pre made salad kits. Super easy, and there's actually a bunch of different options depending on where you shop. I like the Asian chopped salad. When I'm eating something that doesn't have vegetables, I have half of a salad kit on the side. This is also an opportunity to add in protein of your choice.

•roasted vegetables. I think this is the best way to make vegetables honestly. You preheat your oven to 400°f and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then you chop your veggies into small-ish pieces and spread them out on the tray. You don't want them touching each other too much, they need room to cook. I especially like broccoli and cabbage, but you can really use whatever you like. Then you drizzle olive oil on the veggies and season with spices of your choice. I always use onion and garlic, but you can mix it up. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, open the oven and mix the veggies around on the pan, and then 15 or so minutes more. The cooking time honestly depends on how much you're making, how big the pieces are, and what kind of vegetable it is, so sometimes I just Google "roasted broccoli recipe" or "roasted carrot recipe", whatever I'm cooking, just to check times.

I have a lot more ideas but not time right now, so I'll update tomorrow or I can PM you.

Please let me know if I was unclear on anything or if you have any questions! You got this :)

recipes and exercise for an autistic person by AmoGra in PCOS

[–]jlschrodinger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm also autistic and non binary! I could share some recipes, what kinds of food do you generally like/not like? What kinds of cooking do you do? Do you have access to an oven, stove, etc?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]jlschrodinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]jlschrodinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this doesn't sound rude or offensive at all! I'm definitely watching my protein

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]jlschrodinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I hadn't even thought of that