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Recent content by Paridas

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    Remembrance Sunday

    People often react strongly when political symbols get mixed with remembrance events. Some see it as personal expression, others see it as disrespectful. The BBC usually gives presenters some freedom as long as it isn’t seen as campaigning, which is why these situations feel inconsistent. It...
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    Aspie meets Aspie

    Sounds like a great start. It’s nice when you click creatively with someone that quickly. Building a set together should come much easier now. Looking forward to hearing what you two create.
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    Remote workers, represent!

    That setup looks nice. I work remote too and I spend a lot of time outside the country, so the tax stuff hit me like huh, what is this. Different states asking for proof, random letters showing up, my bank pinging me with address checks every two seconds. Total headache. The thing that actually...
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    Mocking people

    Mocking people for their hobbies is unnecessary and says more about the person doing it than the person being mocked. Everyone enjoys different things and it shouldn’t matter. You can spend time with friends who respect what others like instead of tearing them down.
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    Update on My Grandma

    It’s good to hear she’s a bit more responsive and that she knows you’re with her. Spending time like that matters and you’re giving her comfort in a hard moment. I’m glad the nurses say she’s doing well overall. You’re doing the right thing by being there for her.
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    Freebies and Perks

    You can add sensory friendly cinema screenings, which many theaters run at reduced prices and with quieter settings. Some museums also offer discounted or free entry for people with autism. These programs are easy to access, you only need to check the venue’s website or ask at the ticket counter.
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    Uniquely Human

    That book changed a lot of perspectives. Prizant’s approach feels humane and practical. Instead of focusing on fixing people, it highlights understanding and adapting — a big step forward in how autism is viewed.
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    The Pattern Seekers: How Autism Drives Human Invention

    That book makes a fascinating point. Baron-Cohen’s idea that the systemizing mind drives both autism traits and human innovation really connects science and creativity. It shows how neurodiverse thinking has shaped progress across history.
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    Medical Marijuana

    Yeah, the whole situation looks confusing. When I got my medical card through Leafy DOC I asked the doctor how it’s allowed if it’s still federally illegal. They said the federal government just chooses not to enforce as long as you stay within your state. So everyday use falls under state...
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    How to Be Human

    That’s a great pick. How to Be Human gives a real view into what it’s like living with autism from the inside out. It’s thoughtful without being overly clinical, and Fleming’s perspective feels honest and hopeful.
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    Thanks, mom

    That kind of early conditioning sticks with you. Learning to rely on yourself changes how you handle people disappearing later on. It’s rough, but it also builds a strange kind of peace and self-trust most never learn.
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    What Really Makes a Genius?

    Genius shows up in creativity more than in IQ scores. It’s in people who connect ideas no one else links together or who see simple fixes others overlook. I’ve seen it in mechanics, teachers, even farmers who invent their own tools.
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    Science explains how pets affect our physical and mental health

    I swear pets just hit a different part of your brain. I was going through a pretty rough stretch awhile back… like not sleeping, overthinking everything, just stuck in my head all the time. Then my cat would just come lay on my chest like she was grounding me. It’s actually wild how much calmer...
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    Left Handed and Autism

    I’m left-handed and on the spectrum, and I always felt like I did things a bit differently than most people. It’s interesting how many of us are left-handed or even use both hands more than the average person.
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    Navigating without a road map

    It’s like everyone else got the manual and you’re just handed a bunch of random parts. That feeling of “missing something” hits hard. I wish more people understood that some of us just need things shown differently - not because we’re slow, but because our brains work another way.
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