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Did you you notice the second "you" in the title of this post? How do you feel about (not) noticing it? in c/autism@lemmy.world
[–] epl692@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 week ago

No, I read right past it.

Camping and Sensory issues in c/autism@lemmy.world
[–] epl692@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 week ago

Thank you everyone! I'm trying some of these out this week. Got my comfy chair and I'm planning on trying the wipes this morning as I'm feeling a little gross, but not quite shower territory yet, and I'm definitely grabbing my sun glasses later.

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Camping and Sensory issues (lemmy.sdf.org)
 

So, I'm heading camping tomarrow. I've done this before, but tenting is really... out in the open. Any recommendations for sensory management in the outdoors that people have? It's going to be hot, and I'm going to be around more people then normal, and my goal is to reduce the usual 1-2 meltdowns to maybe just 0-1. (I've been getting better, a few years ago we aveaged (3-4). It's a very verbal family. Someone will yell at someone by the end of the week, I'm just trying to make sure it's not me. Things I'm already bringing: Sound Canceling Headphones, Bone Conducting Headphones for my background soundtrack, and enough special interest to keep me occupied for the week. (I have a friend who wants a raspberry pi on his helmet, and I'm going to work out how to do the software will almost no cell coverage... sounds interesting to me.) Has anyone else done something like this before, and any recommendation. (Additional Context: Likely about 22 other family members will be there, it's not quite a reunion, but it sorta is.)

Non verbal advice in c/autism@lemmy.world
[–] epl692@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It can be useful to have an app like speech assistant or another AAC on a phone or tablet, or like me, it's on my phone, my partners phone, and my tablet, prepped with both the ability to type out my messages or prepared "cards" with words or phrases on them. I have periods of non-verbal or semi-verbal times, and it is really nice to have the quick ability to communicate. Yes, you can text, but if I am out on my own, I might not know everyone's phone number who I might need to communicate with. Imagine having a semi-verbal/non-verbal episode right as your trying to order coffee. (Don't be scared, be prepared, right?)

It's Friday 06/20/2025. Hey, What's Going On! in c/autism@lemmy.world
[–] epl692@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

I have to do a two hour car trip tonight, bonus is I get to sleep in my own bed tonight after a vacation.

It's Friday 06/20/2025. Hey, What's Going On! in c/autism@lemmy.world
[–] epl692@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

Computer, Stored coffee, iced, style one.

Yes please!

It's Friday 06/20/2025. Hey, What's Going On! in c/autism@lemmy.world
[–] epl692@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 weeks ago

Oh, I almost missed the enderman! Nice prints! I do more functional prints, but tonight when I get home I have to clean up the spaghetti. I knew the print was failing, I even turned off the detector... I tried.