#maybe i'll even make a google slides presentation if that helps

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This isn't 100% MOGAI but we learned through the community we might be autistic but it's way too dangerous in our environment to get dx'd but it's heavily affecting our PTSD. Is there resources you know of? Primarily the US, but maybe others need other areas too quq /genq

i'll divide this into two sections, since it depends on whether you're an adult or a minor:

to my knowledge, it's essentially impossible in the us to get an autism diagnosis without your parents/guardians knowing if you're a minor. the majority of professionals won't run evaluations without the permission of a guardian, and even if you were able to find one who would, you would have to pay potentially thousands of dollars for the appointments. additionally, if you're in school and wanting to use said diagnosis for accommodations, i'm pretty sure it's difficult to do so without the aid of a parent (since they almost always have to be present at iep meetings, especially if it's your very first one). if you're in school, my advice would be to get in touch with your school counselor(s) and see what advice and accommodations they can offer you without a diagnosis. it might not be much, but it's better than nothing - they may be able to get you out of pep rallies/other loud and crowded events, speak directly with your teachers about smaller needs you have, etc. if your counselors are no help, try speaking directly to your teachers (maybe not all of them, but ones you think would be receptive) and see what they're able to do within their classrooms.

as an adult (or emancipated minor/otherwise independent), it is more difficult to get a diagnosis, but at least you're able to set up appointments yourself without needing permission. here's a good list of suggestions (it was the most comprehensive i found with a quick search, but googling 'autism diagnosis adult' will pull up lots of information from great organizations that you can go through). if you have the financial ability, ask your physician/therapist or contact a local autism group to ask what clinics/professionals they recommend for a smooth diagnostic process. if you're not financially able to pay for appointments, there's a few options - if you don't have a job, your state's department of vocational rehabilitation can potentially help; if you're in college, reach out to the student health department, your university's office of disabilities, or something similar; if you're near a university at all, see if they have a psychology clinic and ask if they offer autism evaluations and, if so, if they offer lower fees; and if all else fails, speak with people you're close with to see if they would be able to lend you money, and try to earn what's left by setting up a gofundme or something similar. you could also reach out to a potential diagnostician directly and ask them if they offer sliding-scale fees for people who can't afford the typical price of diagnosis.

if all else fails, you can hopefully take a bit of solace in the online autistic community. there are tons of people out there who can't get an autism diagnosis and are self-diagnosed (i was one of them for several years!) and you'll be able to find spaces that are accepting of your own self-diagnosis. you might be able to find some good coping mechanisms that you can use without outside help, make autistic friends, etc. i wish you luck, and i hope things get better for you soon.

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*insert darth vader no scream* smh but its ok!! At least we got to replying, that is all good with me cx

Ahh ruby is one i keep coming back, like constantly. Its my main song I played so far (right behind tiger inside. I blame minho doing the cover lolol) for the new year and honestly, not complaining. I could do an essay about how much I love the orchestral opening and how it tricks you before it switches 180 on the listener BUT I write way too much as it is so tldr be blessed with musical genius stuff with ruby when listening to it

Oohhh a gfx tutorial would be fun to see (I love seeing how people do their creations, like everyone has their own little dazzle to the steps and it is fun seeing how it becomes the finished product!) But only do it if you wanna and have time! No doubt probably would take time to do one so while I am curious on your process, I can understand if not showing! Lolol tbh your gfx style doesn't seem, like all over the place? (Now mine...we don't talk about them) like they feel like a cohesive style regardless? There is a theme i think, its very artsy yet put together? Idk how to explain it im sorry fjsjdjsj. Me and my friend do praise you for the gfx, like we dubbed you a wizard because how do you make them so pretty but also simple sometimes? (Speaking of your stuff, I don't think I thanked you for your resource pack? Thank you for it :D helped me out a bit with a creation or two)

But agreed!! Groups are bound to have loads of content so you will find one you missed even when active and up to date! Ahh yes, yes!! It feels very special to be like "in on the joke" so to speak. I love watching content where fans edit moments like say a going seventeen episode to make a summary but also include the funny moments. That helped me alot with getting into groups like skz. Also thank you, I can't help but feel annoying at times(?) Especially to you since you have better things to do than to talk to a random potato on anon jdjsjdjjs

But to slightly go off topic, how are you dreamy!? Outside from carrying tumblr with your creations of course, someone give dreamy the back massage they need for that btw

hiiii sorry i keep getting distracted asfgzds i SWEAR my brain just cannot retain that im supposed to DO things, like reply to asks >.<

plus i had my little hiatus right after u sent me these asks :(((

anywayyy

omg i agree about the tiger inside! i didnt even listen to it when the super m version came out but ive watched minho's fancam and the stage so much the song has totally grown on me lmao

I realized that i TECHNICALLY did post a video of me making some gfx but it wasnt really a tutorial it was just me speeding up the screen recording so i highly doubt its helpful its here if u wanna see it tho lmao ahfzbdjns i cant believe you talk about my stuff tho like???? ah thats crazy i feel like im unworthy of ppl discussing my stuff but im absolutely honored you like it enough to do so 🥺🥺 I should totally makanotherer resource pack at some point, maybe when my skz blog hits a milestone since its closer lol but thats really cool its helped you!! i jsut threw a bunch of things i use often into it and was like if one person even likes this a little i'll be happy! so im really glad its helped you 🥰

I think the way I usually get into groups is slide shows that me and a couple of my friends make. The process of making a slideshow about a group really helps focus on learning things and then receiving slideshows is so fun and a great way to learn ^^ we make them on google docs and then facetime to present them lol. we have so many at this point, for like almost every group we like lol. my skz one is MASSIVE

also i definitely do NOT have better things to do than to talk to you i swear, im just REALLY bad at answering asks because my grammar is so bad i have to put more mental power into it, but i totally get excited to see you sending me asks!!!

as for me?? im doing good, better than i was a few days ago (which is why i was up to finally answering you, im sorry it took me forever again) trying to be more active on my svt blog since i havent made a lot of content recently, but i think ive done better this week lmao

I hope youre doing well my dear! are you gonna wtch the skz fanmeet thats next week? i know some ppl cant afford it so im thinking of recording it liek i did with the soop 🤫