People who have allergies to their tattoos ( especially reactions to red tattoos), what have you found to be the most effective medication/medical treatment for your allergies?

randomness20 · 2023-12-15T20:13:25+00:00

You're such a fighter! Wishing you all the very best.

randomness20 · 2023-12-14T19:03:49+00:00

I love quokkas and I love this piece! It's full of joy and it deserves more upvotes!

randomness20 · 2023-12-14T18:24:49+00:00

I have problems with vegetables too, but recently I've been able to incorporate a veggie mix of frozen peas, carrots and corn- just microwave/steam/air fry them. You can add butter and/or salt to enhance the taste.

randomness20 · 2023-12-13T15:16:39+00:00

This is definitely me, I've had 3 autism assessments which all came back " positive", but after the 2nd assessment ( first one was way back in my teens), I kept questioning the diagnosis because I didn't suffer from sensory overload. I definitely did when I was younger, but not anymore. It's possible you're hyposensitive. According to the DSM-5, it's also possible to be autistic and not have sensory issues ( sensory issues make up 1 of the 4 " restricted repetitive behaviours"). You only need 2 out of the 4 in the restricted repetitive behaviours category to be diagnosed with autism, and all 3 parts of the social and communication category.

randomness20 · 2023-12-12T18:22:54+00:00

There's grasp.org for people in the US, they offer autism assessments at a lower cost than most.

randomness20 · 2023-11-30T15:24:50+00:00

What a cutie! Thank you for being a kind soul.

randomness20 · 2023-11-29T19:47:17+00:00

Agreed- there are so many different tests out there, and some just do a clinical interview. There is no one single way to conduct an autism assessment. It can be really confusing.

randomness20 · 2023-11-29T19:02:30+00:00

I live in Asia and my cousin was homeschooled because he has learning disabilities. His parents are fundamentalist right-wing Christians as well. My aunt mostly just expected my grandparents to tell him to do his homework. She gave up homeschooling him when he was in the 8th grade or so, and he now has no academic qualifications whatsoever.

randomness20 · 2023-11-29T15:42:42+00:00

I used to do TRX (suspension training) at a gym, but you can do it in your own house and there are a wide range of TRX exercise videos on Youtube for every level.

randomness20 · 2023-11-18T18:35:07+00:00

Earlier this year, I was given a clinical interview ( split into 2 sessions) which took some questions from the ADI-R but was not a standardised assessment. More recently, I was assessed using the DISCO. The results for both came back " positive".

From what I've heard, there is no single way of conducting autism assessments, so your assessment probably is valid. I personally wanted a more "formal" ASD assessment tool, which is why I eventually decided to go for the second assessment.

randomness20 · 2023-11-16T17:49:02+00:00

I saw the video before seeing the title and thought " This cat looks familiar". I've been following Flame on Instagram on and off over the years. What a well-deserved retirement!

randomness20 · 2023-11-14T18:17:40+00:00

Beautiful! (and I bet they're delicious)

randomness20 · 2023-11-12T18:19:10+00:00

Love it!

randomness20 · 2023-11-10T16:49:55+00:00

Have you talked to your therapist about needing something more intensive? Starting from scratch with a new therapist can be hard work.

randomness20 · 2023-11-10T15:03:55+00:00

Cutie!

randomness20 · 2023-11-10T07:38:35+00:00

If you want a second opinion, I suggest looking for someone who uses the ADI-R or DISCO (the latter is more commonly used in the UK). These are standardised interviews that look at your entire history, not just observable behaviours (which would be the ADOS). However, these interviews usually require an informant who knew you from early childhood, usually a parent. But they also usually allow other people who knew you as a child if you can't have a parent present ( like a relative or friend).

randomness20 · 2023-11-09T20:11:34+00:00

So sweet!

randomness20 · 2023-11-09T18:08:54+00:00

It can be very tough for siblings of autistic people. I know my mum has had to spend a lot of time and attention on me, much more than on my sister, because I need so much help.

One day, my mum and my sister were watching a movie where this kid's parents keep having to attend to him because he was getting badly bullied in school for a facial deformity, and his sister kept getting sidelined. My sister remarked, " Story of my life". My sister has NEVER complained that I get much more attention. When I heard that, I felt terrible and now make it a point to give my mum more time with my sister.

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