Hey other autistic (and otherwise neurodivergent) peeps, I need to share this tip with you.
If you are (same as me) always searching for new comfort objects or things that make daily life less harsh, try and look in the baby section.
Baby stuff is made to be gentle, to be safe, and (usually) to calm them down. I always skipped it since I haven't been a baby for a very long time and also hope to not have a baby for a very long time, but I have found now multiple items there that helped me with my sensory issues.
I recently found a starprojector there, which gives off the perfect amount of light if I am overstimulated. (And has pretty stars!) I now use it every night as a night light before I go to sleep, and I love it so so much. And I bought the softest plushie, like super super super soft, who has been my comfort in quite a stressful time.
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First snow
Dec 2
The bots don't know what to think of the cold white flakes coming from the sky.
Earth is confusing as it is already, now it's confusing AND white everywhere
About this fic: GN reader, purely platonic, confused Autobots
Ey wake up, there's weird stuff outside!”
You shriek as Jazz opened the door in his holoformhis eyes wide.
“What?”
He gestures wildly with his hands.
“White! It's white everywhere!!”
Jumping up from your bed you pull the curtains open, mouth agape as you see what he was talking about.
“It snowed!” Balling a fist in triumph, you smile, turning around to face him again.
“I'm gonna go outside now!”, you say excitedly, quickly throwing on a jacket and scarf.
With him right behind you, you make your way outside.
Entering the main hall on your way outside, you meet a very confused group of bots standing at the main entrance, not daring to step out.
The sight of you seemed to relax them at least a little.
“What is this nonsense?!”, Ironhide complained loudly.
Bumblebee was the only one who understood the situation, playing Christmas songs over his radio.
🎶Let it snow let it snow let it snow🎶
“Guys, what are you doing?”, you ask as you walk past, out into the snow they seemed to fear so badly.
“You're not going out, are you?”, the weapons specialist questioned.
“Why not? It's the first snow of the year. Might as well enjoy it.”
Now it was Optimus who spoke up, his voice carrying a hint of incredulity.
“So this is a natural occurrence? Snow?”
“Yes, of course. Is this your first snow?!”
They all look at each other, shrugging.
“Alright, let me explain it to you. When it's cold, the water you know as rain, comes down as snow. The little white flaky things.”
“Could you please explain why that happens?”
“The further you go up, the colder it gets. Clouds are made of water. This water is actually frozen and melts on its way down to earth. When it's cold enough it doesn't, making it snow.”
You nod towards the outside. “This over there. It's harmless as long as you keep warm and don't stay outside for too long.”
And with that, you walk pass them into the white blanket of snow.
The crunch sound your feet make with every step, raised their curiosity and Bumblebee was the first one to step a pede out. Beeping excitedly, he jumps out completely, kicking the snow around.
“See?”, you ask amused. “Totally harmless.”
Like a flock of birds, they stand there, Ratchet being the next one to try and walk into the snow.
He shakes his pede, unsure of what to think, while Ironhide stomps out next to him.
Jazz walks out as well while Optimus and Ratchet stay inside, away from the strange white material.
“This is gonna be hilarious.”, you chuckle.
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