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Let's hear your tips: What are some less common autistic accommodations you've made for yourself? (lemmy.world)
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Example: I have an "autistic af" bumper sticker on my car so that the cops don't think I'm doing something shady because I don't want to make eye contact.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Got myself an sleep mask and weighted blanket for bed. Helps me sleep so much better.

But also, when I notice I'm building up to a meltdown, I tell my wife "I need to hide for a few minutes", go up to the bedroom, lights off, mask on, weighted blanket on, earbuds in, and just block all stimulation for about 5 minutes. Usually prevents any meltdowns.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Being in a walkable neiborhood so I don't have to drive a car just to go to the grocery store lol.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Permanent work-from-home is my favorite. My weirdest was getting the fluorescent light above my cubicle turned off.