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Saw your asks were open! Don't burn yourself out with answering, please.

So, a thing I've heard sometimes is autistics having a low "mental age". Both from people in my school* and more influential sources that make out autism as a tragedy. As small news articles and ableist teenage boys aren't the best sources, I'm asking you! Do (some) autistic people actually have "lower mental ages" or is that a complete myth?

("I wish I had autism so I could also get benefits." "Dude, do you want to be four years old for the rest of your life?" That type of thing.)

This is very factual, but with a major caveat: it's not the mental age. It's that we don't adhere to social norms and will continue to enjoy or act in ways seen as younger.

I collect stuffed animals and have a toy box full of colouring books and stim items. I also don't dress my age and wear jeans and Disney t-shirts.

Not all Autistics do this. Some act older than they are. Some have intellectual disabilities that NTs deem as "child like" (they're not... They're adults with intellectual disabilities. Not an adult with the mind of a 4 year old.)

So, yes. But with lots of reasons.

Now I'm wondering how negotiations worked with Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon.😅

What if Obi-Wan actually kinda sucked at negotiating but always got what he wanted anyways because A) Handsome, B) flirting with everyone without even meaning to, and C) Anakin was hovering behind him threateningly smacking his fist into his other palm the whole time while glaring at whoever Obi-Wan was negotiating with

Remove the stereotype of knowing everything about the so called special interest, I have never had one, but I'm curious why is it called like that, when it isn't for Neurotypicals?

So the list you posted, it just sounds like something a person likes, but why is that it is called special interest?

Because if a Neurotypical would say, if they had those interest(s) that are on that list, or more. Its just...likes. hobbies even. But when a Neurodivergent has any of that, its called a 'special interest' why is that? It just occured to me too this question, I find it strange. That it has a name like that for Neurodivergent but not for the Neurotypicals.

I also feel like, if you utter you like something, then people just assume straight off the bat that it is a 'special interest' when it may not be.

Its the same with the Autistic Meltdown, or that other thang I forgot what the name of it is. Why is it called like that? Because again, if a Naueotypical has, like a big outburst of anger and they get real mad even throwing stuff, whatever someone does, it's not called specifically a meltdown, or that other thing i forgot the name of it. I'm genuinely wondering btw, not trolling.

This is a good question, and completely understandable.

Firstly, a special interest is specific to autism. My post lists a variety of ways that they can manifest, but obviously it's not the only ways.

A special interest is different to a hobby in the way that an autistic engages with it. A hobby for a neurotypical is something they know all about and do to pass the time. They may even take breaks from it.

A special interest for an autistic may not even have a physical component, we have anxiety about not interacting with it, and it's not to just pass the time. It can feel like a core part of us.

Which is why if a special interest fades, we can be left in a state of deep loss. It's like losing a loved one. It can cause grief.

Autistics can also just have hobbies.

Now, an autistic meltdown or shutdown is once again specific to us because it's linked to how we engage in the world. Specifically, sensory input.

A neurotypical can have a "meltdown" after a bad week at work, a break up, plus their car won't start and they'll scream and need a day off. It may even lead to a breakdown. They are serious, and they need self-care. But it's a long build up of stressors.

An autistic meltdown is a painful experience of no longer being able to endure sensory input. We need to escape, and harmful stims, screaming, crying etc are our only coping skills we have left in our arsenal. There is no emotion behind it, no end goal, except to make the pain stop.

Why, WHY is this so GOOD?! Two of the franchises that were a part of my childhood coming together? YES PLEASE, SIGN ME UP!!!

TMNT/Bad Batch AU?

Or really TMNT/Star Wars AU

C’mon, I hear genetically mutated clones I go to my favorite team of mutants.

Leonardo: Enhanced Instincts

Raphael: Enhanced Strength

Donatello: Enhanced Intelligence

Michelangelo: Enhanced Senses

Not really sure where I’m going with this, but here are a few ideas I had in mind:

Splinter & Shredder were two brothers that fought side-by-side throughout the changing galaxy. (Was thinking they were either Soldiers, Bounty Hunters, or Mandalorians)

One day, Splinter & Shredder were tasked with collecting a small team of genetically-enhanced clones and deliver them to the Kraang Labs. To further experiment their abilities.

It was supposed to be a simple task, however, the brothers weren’t expecting the Enhanced Clones… to be children! Kids with extraordinary abilities.

To Shredder, they were no more than just assets in a mission. However, Splinter knew in his heart that it was wrong.

The disagreement lead to a fight between the brothers. In the end, Splinter took the four boys and disappeared deep in space.

Now, Splinter lives in the shadows with his fours sons. Teaching them to fight and use their skills, to prepare themselves for whatever the Galaxy has to throw at them.

Meanwhile, Shredder had continued growing in the shadows. Creating an army to someday overthrow the galaxy.

I definitely don't want to see Spider harmed, he's a sweet kid and deserved far better than what he's been getting, both in and out of universe, and he did nothing wrong.

That said, the Sully's aren't gonna see it that way.

Granted, you're right about Spider, he didn't betray anyone, and he saved the life of someone that showed he cared... during a hostage situation, sure, but it's more than the kid usually gets, and even without that, he likely would've saved the jerk anyway, because SPIDER IS NOTHING LIKE HIS FATHER. (well, maybe the same capably crazy energy, but that's it)

BUT, the Sully's have been dealing with this psycho Colonel's bullshit for too long already, they've lost so many of their community and family, the whole famn damily done with this man, and they thought they were rid of him... only for Spider to save him.

I still say he's not wrong for it, but the Sully's are equally not wrong to be mad about it, though they would be wrong for trying to kill him for it (I'm looking at you, Neytiri).

Since everyone assumes the worst if and when the Sullys find out Quaritch is alive because of our boy Spider. Let's think this through.

He didn't betray them. They betrayed him and left him to Quaritch. He had every right to save someone who saved him from torture.

If anything this is a chance for the Sullys to reward his loyalty and love because he could have chosen to go with him but he didn't.

Quit wanting Lo'ak to kill his best friend. Quit wanting Netyri to kill a boy who just wanted to be apart of their family and endured torture for them.

I swear there is something deeply wrong with this fandom.

I'm guessing that means Omega would be along the lines of, "Looks like a cinnamon roll, yet won't kill you despite being able to."

So there are these guys…

And then there’s Echo…

…who looks like he could kill you, could actually kill you, but still manages to be a sweet (albeit slightly crusty) cinnamon roll. 😍

I am now one with the Force now, and all thanks to the sheer PERFECTION of this post!

flirting with the clone troopers

I got bored and wrote a thing. Please enjoy my short little drabble on what flirting with the clone troopers would be like. It’s trash but it’s my trash <3

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He had buzz cut before he woke up, too... I wonder if Quaritch requested that. 🤔

There was no fucking reason to make his avatar THAT attractive. 😤

It's likely because they seemed rather annoying and foolish when the first appeared in season 7 of TCW, though going on that misadventure with Ahsoka seems to have given them a bit more sense (in Trace's case, at least😅) I do genuinely hope we get to see them more, and that they grow into beloved characters, much like Ahsoka herself did.

why do people dislike the martez sisters i think they're cool >:(

Someone's a fast learner... and gonna give me cavities with all this sweetness! Seriously tho, Cut should be a parenting teacher.

1.02: Cut and Run | 1.03: Replacements