I often have a tune in my head (in a good way, not like having baby shark stuck in your head), and the only relief is figuring out the words that go with the tune. So, these are songs I already know, and I’ll listen to that song and songs by the same group, and read the lyrics on genius.com. I’ll listen to more songs by that one group for weeks (sometimes months), and don’t always read the lyrics, just listening or listening while doing something else enjoyable.
I would say if your child might need accommodations at school or other activities, then you will most likely need a formal diagnosis. My son had ADHD, and his formal diagnosis allowed us to get him accommodations at school. These were small things, but they helped him pay attention better, be less distracted and less distracting.
The issue is pressure buildup. You’re fermenting and generating more CO2 than can escape the capacity of your valve. You could take the plug out, remove the valve from the plug, put a tube in so it isn’t into the brew liquid, and put the other end in a bucket of water so the end is always under water. Here’s an example, I just got this off the Internet because I didn’t have any pictures from doing this myself, but I’ve done this.
I think I do this, but only because I didn’t know I was autistic, and just had to. Mostly, I find someone I know and stick with them.
I found this and like how it represents the “spectrum”
Merry Christmas
Looks cool. Sort of a mixed media. Are the match stick part wooden? They look like some sort of paper. How much of the black is from actually burning?
Thanks. I thought about that, was not sure which way to go, I just posted to see what happens.
Why? I used to not title and sign, but I’ve started to so I can be a little more organized, and I’m adding the date, usually. It’s also a reminder that it’s done.
Do you use a marker or ink pen to draw the black lines first, then add watercolors?
I have experienced the fatigue toward the end of the day. After a full day of work, I would be depleated. Before figuring out I’m autistic, my wife would call me before I left work to come home, and ask me to stop at the store for something she needed. I was always resistant to make that stop, and now I understand why.
No, she not neurotypical. I’m not fully sure what her story is, but she’s mentioned being atypical, divergent, and having anxiety issues. It’s pretty good having a counselor that is divergent. My previous counselor wasn’t, but his wife worked with autistic kids in the high school, so he must have some knowledge, but it felt like there was a slight miss on the specific autistic perspective. I’m not sure if someone that isn’t atypical would have the perspective I’m looking for in counseling. It probably depends on the counselor, and I don’t know how you would determine that without going to the counselor.
I am older, and don’t think I need any accommodations or help, so I didn’t think a full evaluation would be of any value. I took some online tests, and chatted with other autistic people, and determined I’m autistic. I’m seeing a counselor figuring out what is in me due to being autistic, and what am I masking. Focusing on discovering and understanding. This path has revealed things in relationship with my wife, we have a better understanding of our differences.
I had my first appointment with an autism (aware) counselor. I was very nervous/anxious, but it went very well. I only recently realized that I’m autistic, and this was a big step, and I think seems helpful.
Usually face up. If I’m somewhere I’m concerned about something getting into the screen (like on the table at a restaurant), then face down.
“Water is just a portal to universe where you can fly, but you can’t breathe.”- Ivana Zivic
https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/
Start here and see where this takes you. This is what I did. I’m older and don’t see a reason for a full eval. I’ve also been reading and searching to see if some things I do are autistic. If you aren’t sure, start here, or find some other online tests.
I didn’t consider that I am on the spectrum until my son and then wife told me I could be. That started my investigation. I also don’t have obvious outward characteristics, but I’ve been hiding it since I was in 3rd grade. Lots of things on my head and concealed.
I have issues especially with cologne or perfume. It varies, too, sometimes worse than others. It’s like I get a spritz of something nasty right up my nose.