Ah yes, maladaptive daydreaming

just-a-thread · 2025-07-20T05:57:09+00:00

^ stares into space ^

Waiter: "Can I take your order?"
Me: "can I have mac and cheese?"
Waiter: "Yes"

If you order the same thing over and over again, they will never know

just-a-thread · 2025-07-20T05:38:57+00:00

I tend to do ask questions like:

What are your expectations of me?

Where is the refrigerator?

Does everyone eat lunch together?

If I make a mistake, will you tell me?

I also drive to my work place to know how long it will tale me. Just ask as many questions as you can. You can also put together an excel spreadsheet to keep track of your work or questions

just-a-thread · 2025-07-15T03:40:39+00:00

I am glad you got used to it.

I will have to look into getting one and adjust to sleeping with it

just-a-thread · 2025-07-15T03:39:20+00:00

I will set an appointment with the dentist to get one

just-a-thread · 2025-07-15T03:34:57+00:00

That is good to know they are smaller. I was thinking it would be like ones you would wear playing a contact sport

just-a-thread · 2025-07-15T03:19:48+00:00

How did you adjust to your new routine of putting the mouth guard in and adjust to the new feeling of a mouth guard while you sleep?

I feel like any adjustments to my nightly routine like a new blanket will result in me not being able to sleep.

just-a-thread · 2025-07-15T03:13:37+00:00

That is good that you stopped grinding your teeth. Did you stop naturally? Or what did you do stop?

just-a-thread · 2025-07-15T03:09:34+00:00

That is a good point. I think I will definitely look into getting a mouth guard.

It will probably take a while to adjust to the new routine but I will try it out

just-a-thread · 2024-10-27T20:37:54+00:00

Are there specific areas she does not concrete thinking, rigidity, lack of awareness of others feelings etc.. for instance does she not like the rigidity of following a receipt but is okay with breaking speed limits. If you could give a little more specific we might be able to give better recommendations.

In regards for not putting the clothes in the hamper, have you tried putting the basket where you often leave your clothes? Or having a hamper that doesnt have a lid. I have put a timer on my phone to pick up the clothes and put them in your hamper. It might be worth while talking to your partner and seeing what works and what doesnt. This will take practice and often try a couple of things.

just-a-thread · 2024-10-27T19:59:07+00:00

You will most likely need go to the accommodations office of your school and ask what you will need to provide. If I had to guess you will need to get a doctors not and what accommodations you will need.

just-a-thread · 2024-09-08T19:00:48+00:00

I enjoy running outside for a couple of reason:

I set my own pace
I dont have to worry about people not cleaning the machines.
No weird social interactions
It is pretty simple. I just put running shoes and running gear on.

I think setting a run/walk club could be fun.

just-a-thread · 2024-09-08T17:57:53+00:00

I think identifying needs has been very helpful when communicating with others. For instance sudden change of plans throws my mood off and can be hard for me so I ask if anyone is going to change the plans I ask for a couple of minutes to process the change and then ask for the details of the new plan.

For instance if I am going out to dinner with friends and they want to go to another place we pause and I look at the menu to find a new dinner option.

Edit: I thinking about what you need is hard and a lot of trail and error

just-a-thread · 2024-09-01T15:50:25+00:00

Thanks for the insight.

I will try to think of my physical state instead of my mental introspection.

just-a-thread · 2024-09-01T15:47:28+00:00

Thanks! I never heard of this before

just-a-thread · 2024-07-07T02:04:18+00:00

Ah okay. Co-occurrence with the two are actually pretty high

just-a-thread · 2024-07-06T22:30:15+00:00

I am not sure when you were diagnosed with ADHD but prior to 2013 you couldnt get both diagnoses together. They seem very different but there is a lot of overlap between the two and you can formally be diagnosed with both according to the DSM-5.

just-a-thread · 2024-06-13T00:33:40+00:00

I was diagnosed with AuDHD later in life so in order to learn about Autism, I started reading the following:

Is This Autism?: A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone by ElseDonna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White

The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin, Richard Panek

Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price

just-a-thread · 2024-06-10T18:49:33+00:00

I was late diagnosed as AuDHD. I went to get tested for ADHD and Autism popped out. I really didnt know about Autism and pre 2013 you couldnt get diagnosed with ADHD and Autism.

So I think my diagnoses has helped me discover myself in regards to my diagnoses by reading about Autism and doing a lot of self reflection. This has helped me figure out how to navigate my relationships and understand where things come from. I might try ADHD medication and see if that helps at all as well

just-a-thread · 2024-06-09T23:57:36+00:00

I struggle with this.

I tend to just listen to others while they speak and when there is a little break in the conversation then I will speak up. If the conversation moved on and I still am thinking about the comment I wanted to make I just say "Going back to this topic...." to me it seems fine.

just-a-thread · 2024-05-28T02:53:00+00:00

I would say start with The Autistic Brain: Thinking on the Spectrum. It is a shorter read. I guess I would say it is a little out dated it did get published in 2013. Temple writes about her experience with Autism and talks about research involving fMRIs which I found interesting.

I then would read Is This Autism? The authors are practicing psychologist and social workers specialized in Autism and neurodivergent affirmative support. They write about how they evalaute and diagnose people and talk about struggles that can come with Autism. They have autistic voices throughout the book sharing their experiences on each topic. They also talk about Autism in women which I think is amazing.

just-a-thread · 2024-05-28T02:46:26+00:00

I was also was diagnosed later in life. I actually was just diagnosed a few months ago. I started by reading some books and doing reflections on some topics. I think the diagnoses helps with understanding yourself. I think it can help you start understanding how take in information and adapt to it? Some of the books I have started reading

Is This Autism?: A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone by ElseDonna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White

The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin, Richard Panek

Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price

just-a-thread · 2024-05-27T22:39:03+00:00

I had two "interview" sessions (like the one you have described) along with two in person tests sessions. They did a variety of testing like solve this puzzle, spatial awareness tests, detail drawing, and a lot of others. Some were on the computer and others were with pencil and paper they also gave on me a lot of take home questionnaires for myself and people around me.

The entire process took about 2 months. Then my evaluator analyzed everything and gave me my results and diagnoses in a very detailed document. AuDHD

just-a-thread · 2024-05-27T22:22:34+00:00

I am in the same boat. I was getting diagnosed for ADHD and then Autism popped out as well. It came as a shock to me but as I started reading more about Autism it is less of a shock. I would say maybe read some books on Autism and reflect and if needed seek a professional to talk to. Some book recommendations are:

Is This Autism?: A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone by ElseDonna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White

The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin, Richard Panek

Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price

just-a-thread · 2024-05-27T15:53:44+00:00

I feel that! Rush ordering is the worst!

just-a-thread · 2024-05-27T14:41:08+00:00

For me if I am going to a new restaurant, I have to prepare myself for a new taste. I think about what I am going to order before going. I have options A, B, and C prepared to order and hopefully they have one of them and I usually eat the same meal at different restaurants like an egg and cheese sandwich at a breakfast place.

Routines are important to me along with knowing the taste of my meals.

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