#comfort items a comfort item

[hedge-n-seek]

Taking a stuffie from the stuffie foster pile weve got is way more stressful than it should be :(

I just want a lil guy but everyones protective of their own plushies

[quietbirdee]

getting stuck in the mindless phone scroll

[germplush]

normalize bringing plushies in public no matter your age

if it comforts and supports you and it hurts no one let us be

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Easily Overlooked Autistic Traits

Situational Mutism

Special interests

Comfort items

Missing social cues

Sensory issues

Executive function problems

Lil Penguin Studios/Autism Happy Place

[morsobaby]

God I can't believe how dearly I love my plushies. It's no joke no exaggeration. I'm so thankful to have those things. I'm so grateful I can form bonds with literal objects and they make me so happy. Thank you objects.

[esprei]

Emmet month - Day 8: Cozy

(pop star AU) Emmet is always cozy with his giant joltik plush! maybe sometimes a little too cozy... (Emmet, you can't be sleeping in important meetings like that! stop it! wake up!!!) bonus (aka why Volo is folding his paper):

[smorp-a-dorp]

Autistic person without headphones, forced to be alone with thoughts

No survivors

[mortagesrants]

Autism: Comfort Objects

Many autistic and neurodivergent people have comfort objects.

A comfort object is usually something the person likes to bring with them wherever they go, or they like to keep it somewhere safe at home. This object brings them security and safety. We often think of security blankets or stuffed animals as comfort objects, but anything can be a comfort object.

Anyone can have a comfort object. Not just kids.

I have a comfort object I sleep with every night. Without it, I have a difficult time sleeping and often feel anxious.

I also have a comfort object that I take with me everywhere! I usually keep one of these in a backpack or in the car, but it comes with me wherever I go

If your child or someone you know has a comfort object, DO NOT:

- Take the comfort object away as punishment

- Tease the person for having a comfort object

- Joke about destroying or throwing away said comfort object

Those are ways to cause trauma. Comfort objects are not just objects a person really likes. This is an object they have connection to, and feel SAFE with.

Taking away a child’s (or adult’s) comfort object for a punishment is like taking away their safety.

Do not use the comfort object as a reward for good behavior either

[bluewolfangel01]

Levi: "I don't understand why you like someone as pathetic as me, I'm not that good at anything other then being a nasty useless otaku, (insert more self degrading here)."

Mc: *blank faced, moving sneakily close to Levi and picks him up bridal style*

Mc: "Snake <3."

Levi: *Stunned silent, he doesn't move for a few moments, then his tail curls around Mc's leg, and leans into their touch.*

Levi: "Y-yeah...."

[yashley]

I’m going to take a little ribbon and let’s use some of your yarn. I’m going to tie these around your wrist.

[seaghosst]

i don’t have digital art 2 post rn so here’s all the physical tmnt art ive made :)

hamato symbol necklace and leo necklace (paint got fucky cause i put mod podge on it too early but that’s ok i love him anyway)

rise baby turtles :D!! i love these ones a lot

rise leo embroidery and figure i made for the embroidery and sculpting unit in my art class!! the favoritism is crazy

and my turtle and tmnt bracelets + a bonus usagi one even though he isn’t like. originally tmnt. but im including him anyway :)

[acorviart]

Shop's open on view-mode only!

If you're considering buying ceramics from me, this is your chance to look at the prices and read the descriptions. Please pay extra attention to what items are NOT FOOD-SAFE. Even for the pieces that are technically food-safe, I just generally recommend for my pieces overall that you use them for display or non-food items, because they're usually delicate and/or hard to clean!

I'll be opening for sales on April 13 at 2pm CST, so please also set a timer and maybe have your payment info typed out and ready to paste, because the last time I sold ceramics, most of them quite literally sold out within 10 seconds.

I haven't posted all of my ceramics to social media yet, so this is also your chance to see them all at once if you're impatient :^) and scroll down to the charms to see the new shaker charms I haven't posted yet either 👀

Prices shouuuuuld be pretty set, I might change my mind plus or minus $25 over the next few days, but no more than that.

[germplush]

let teens / adults bring plushies in public

should let anyone of any age bring plushies in public. they can help is so many ways. comfort items, give courage and support, our plushies help us out a lot. there should be allowed for any one bring a plushie out with them. male. female. nonbinary. child. teen. adult.

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Autism & Being Childish?

Autism and Being 'Childish'?

Many traits and things that are common among autistic people are often seen as 'childish' in the neurotypical world.

In reality, these things are incredibly important for the wellbeing of autistic adults and children and helpful in preventing meltdowns/shutdowns/burnout.

They are not something that should be stopped and not at all something that prevents anyone to be trustworthy/ responsible/ amazing at their job, etc.

Also, there is nothing to be ashamed of, because these things being helpful for many are totally awesome.

Some examples

1. having comfort items and being attached to them strongly.

These can be really helpful in overwhelming situations at home, and in public.

2. having 'chidish' special interests.

Special interests, whatever they are, are so much fun and super important for many autistic people.

3. unique fashion rules that might contain 'childish' elements.

For me, it's absolutely true, because in the neurotypical world, colorful things, and cute cartoon figures are often seen as childish, but for me, these are essential when going outside.

4. having a sensory space and playing with toys regularly, like having soft plushies, playing with fidget toys, lining up objects, being mesmerized by pretty lights, etc. Again, these have an important role in autistic self care

5. the autistic joy

The autistic enthusiasm and marveling at the wonders and beauty of the world, and also the way one might express the autistic joy, like jumping around, flapping hands, clapping, etc, these are also mainly associated with children in the neuritypical world, but I take it as a compliment, because for me, these are the probably the best things in being autistic.

Lil Penguin Studios/Autism Happy Place

[bamsara]

Showering, eating, brushing teeth and putting on comfy clothes can help fight evil demons in my cerebral cortex I think

[uncanny-tranny]

You know, if animals can have comfort objects and favourite people and relax when they have nothing to do, maybe we have that same permission. Maybe life - regardless of size - is about finding comfort, happiness, and security.