Autistic people of Reddit, do these actually help?

Autistic people of Reddit, do these actually help?

I can’t sit still in my seat, my classmates recommended me one of these, but do they work or are they just a nuisance?

u/teddy_205 — 1 day ago

Molly in the new dress I made her!

It may not be the best dress, but I made everything from the pattern to the hand beading and I’m really proud 🩷

u/teddy_205 — 5 days ago
▲ 2.2k r/GothGirls

Basic fit for the day bc it’s so hot!

Ignore my awkward selfie taking 😭💀
Also my lipstick came off bc I was drinking 😭

u/teddy_205 — 10 days ago
▲ 109 r/trans

I’m trans ftm, and I’m honestly really comfortable with my gender

I look like a girl. Pink, skirts, unicorns, long hair, dolls, hello kitty, makeup etc. (dolls and unicorns are my special interest bc I’m autistic). Point is, you’d never know I was trans masc, except maybe my name. Still, I look in the mirror and see a man. In my future I only see a man. I’m on the waiting list for t, and when I actually get assessed and on t, then I plan to change my appearance. For now, I don’t mind being ‘a girl’. I did have short hair maybe two years ago, but it didn’t suit my face shape, which t should fix. I honestly felt more dysphoric trying to achieve ‘masculinity’, than now when I just accept the ‘girly’ look. I’m still gonna be a Femboy on t, so. Just a reminder, gender is a social construct. You don’t need to look ‘masculine’ to be a man. You don’t need to look ‘feminine’ to be a woman. You’re you. I understand dysphoria sucks and it can’t be helped most of the time, but learning to accepting yourself now really helped me. Plus men’s fashion is kinda boring, no? Anyway. Thanks for listening to my little rant. Love you all 🩷. Also happy pride month!

Edit: Hi, I’m really sorry if my post upsets you! I didn’t think I’d get backlash at all and I’m genuinely so sorry if you feel any negative emotions towards my post. To answer some questions, I do feel dysphoric, I’m definitely trans masc, I don’t see the point of transitioning and then never being able to wear the things and colours I like. I like pink and skirts and dresses and makeup. So do many men. I also wasn’t trying to say ‘just don’t act trans and you’ll be fine’, I was just sharing my experience. I have autism so it’s easy for me to dress femininely and still be a man because I never understood gendering things anyway. I understand this isn’t everyone’s experience and not all autistic people feel this way. Whether you agree with my take or not (and I’ve definitely read from the people that do not), I hope you all have amazing days. Still love you all 🩷

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u/teddy_205 — 12 days ago

Will painting my doll’s nails with nail polish ruin her?

So I have an (approximately) 1990s Molly. I’d love to keep her in pristine condition, but she was already in bad condition when I got her so she’s unfortunately never going to be like new again. That being said, she’s my comfort object so I don’t want to ruin her. Will nail polish ruin her? Would I be able to take it off and really different colours?

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u/teddy_205 — 14 days ago

The AG gods have blessed me!

So I found this AG doll for £24 ($31.97) on Vinted. Just assumed she was a Truly me or something. I didn’t really mind. I’ve been wanting an American Girl doll since I was 7. I thought it was a pretty good deal and bought her. I knew her hair was in bad condition but I’ve fixed dolls hair before so it’s no problem to me. I got her today. She’s dirty and her hair is matted, her limbs may need tightening, but I can fix all those things. But she’s a Molly Pleasant Company doll! I had no idea. She has no tag, no artist mark by the ear, and a Pleasant Company imprint at the back of her neck, so I think she was made around 1980-90. She’s all I could dream of. Maybe not the best deal ever or the luckiest find, but she’s perfect for me and that’s all that matters. I love her. If any of you know a way to tell a more specific date for when she was made I’d love to know! Just wanted to share my happiness 🩷🩷

u/teddy_205 — 16 days ago

I JUST ORDERED SOMETHING RELATED TO MY SPECIAL INTEREST!

Okay so I’m just really excited so this post is just a rant. I was on Vinted checking my order shopping and I see at the top of the page an American Girl bag and clothes for £8! I’ve been wanting the bag for literally ages but this one was in my favourite colour which is purple which I hadn’t seen any of, and the clothes were just a bonus. So I’m like really aggressively stimming and waiting for my mum to get out the shower because she has to approve all my spending because I’m not good at saving. By the time she came out I literally couldn’t speak which I’m usually good at but I was so excited. Usually she’d probably say no but I think because I was that excited she said yes! So now I have to wait like two weeks for shipping but it will be worth it!!!!

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u/teddy_205 — 17 days ago
▲ 2 r/autism

I am so frustrated that I can’t take part in my special interest

It’s American girl dolls. I live in England. You can see the struggle. Getting them over here costs an arm and a leg. Even second hand (especially the ones I want) are so expensive. My parents approve what I spend because I have little understanding of money. But I want them. A lot of them. And it’s so frustrating. To the point where I’m just overwhelmed from the pure want all the time. Does anyone have any advice for how not to get so worked up about not being able have something? Especially a special interest.

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u/teddy_205 — 18 days ago

Is £68 ($91) a good price for this 2012 Samantha?

Sorry about the bad picture, the seller didn’t post any other pictures

u/teddy_205 — 19 days ago

I love Summer McKinney

Unpopular opinion, I know. But she was literally made for me.
Pink and blonde hair? Same girl. Glasses? Same. Blue eyes? Yep. Love for animals? Absolutely. Even down to her rainbow attire? I personally love it.
I’m autistic, and I love all things unicorn, rainbow, glittery etc. I know she was hated on for being childish, and whilst I see that, she is a doll marketed to children. And I’m 17, so a little out of the target audience, but my mind is pretty much younger. Also 2025 was a big year for me as I finished school, which was hell, so her year is quite sentimental to me. Plus, because she was a GOTY, I can get her in the UK through Amazon! (I’m saving up for her). She may have not been a hit doll with collectors, but personally she’s one of my favourites. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷

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u/teddy_205 — 19 days ago
▲ 4 r/Dolls

Tiara to fit 18 inch dolls?

Does anyone know any tiaras that fit 18inch dolls? I’m a princess so obviously my doll needs to be one too, but I can’t find a tiara that will fit her head.

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u/teddy_205 — 20 days ago

Tiara for dolls?

Does anyone know any tiaras that fit 18inch dolls? I’m a princess so obviously my doll needs to be one too, but I can’t find a tiara that will fit her head.

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u/teddy_205 — 20 days ago

Doll sized tiara?

Does anyone know any tiaras that fit 18inch dolls? I’m a princess so obviously my doll needs to be one too, but I can’t find a tiara that will fit her head.

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u/teddy_205 — 20 days ago

Will they ever bring Caroline Abbot back?

I’m fairly new to AG dolls as I’m from the UK so they weren’t part of my childhood. However I’m now slowly collecting. Caroline is my favourite historical character (probably because she looks just like me). Have they brought her back in the past and do you think they will ever bring her back again? Resale dolls of her are few and pricey.

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u/teddy_205 — 22 days ago

Sports?

What sports do you play as an autistic person? Do you think it’s harder to play as neurodivergent rather than neurotypical? I’m genuinely interested.

I play golf. It’s good and you can technically play on your own, but it’s also not real when you take slower than people and the party behind you gets annoyed 😣 (it’s also full of sexism so there’s that). What’s your sport?

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u/teddy_205 — 23 days ago
▲ 36 r/AITAH

AITAH for cancelling a kid’s birthday party face painting?

So l'm an amateur face painter. I work with a gymnastics company who do kids birthday parties on the weekends. I had a concussion 4 days ago. I've been assessed and I have strong painkillers, but even with them my head is absolutely pounding and I feel so nauseous. I thought I'd be alright for the booking, but I woke up and could barely get out of bed. I had to cancel the booking I had.
My dad is acting as if I got a little headache and said I just didn't feel like doing the party, not that I cancelled because l'm in actual agony.
Should I not have cancelled? Am I in the wrong?

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u/teddy_205 — 23 days ago

In concussion recovery. How long is my head going to keep pounding?!

It’s been 4 days since I hit my head. I’m on prescribed co codamol. My head won’t stop pounding and I feel nauseous all the time. Does anyone know when it gets better? I’m in so much pain.

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u/teddy_205 — 23 days ago

My entire monetary value is based on AG dolls

I’m autistic so my grasp on money and if something is ‘good value’ is very little. So if something is over £100 (I’m English), I think ‘yeah but why would I spend that much when I can get an American Girl Doll for that’, or if something’s like £30, I think three of that item would be the same value as an AG doll. 😭 That’s how I monitor my money. I think I’m broken 💀😭

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u/teddy_205 — 23 days ago
▲ 11 r/women

I’m so scared of people thinking I’m intentionally sexualising myself or thinking I’m a pick me

So I’m autistic. I like plushies, dolls, pink, hello kitty etc. I’m 17. I’m small. I wear kids clothes because they fit me a lot better than adult’s clothes. But I am in no way trying to act like a child or act ‘cute and innocent’ or whatever. I’ve recently discovered that some people act childish and ‘cutesy’ to sexualise themselves. I’m asexual, and the act personally disgusts me. So the thought of people seeing my aesthetic and interests and thinking I’m trying to insinuate anything sexual or attention seeking disgusts me. As I said, I’m autistic, so I stim (flap my hands, jump when I’m excited etc), I also have trouble with some fine motor skills like doing up buttons and intricate things like that. I’m so scared of people thinking I’m trying to act ‘cute and babyish’ because that’s actually so disgusting. Another stim is sometimes using a ‘baby voice’ when I’m overwhelmed. I don’t know why I do it and I try not to so people don’t think I’m being a pick me or stuff. I don’t know, I’m just scared. Thank you for reading my rant 🩷

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u/teddy_205 — 24 days ago