sunbrrnslapper

sunbrrnslapper , 10 days ago

Here representing the suburban moms.

sunbrrnslapper , 13 days ago

Why?!?

sunbrrnslapper , 15 days ago

M, T, Th, F: work from home, have lunch with my husband (if work schedule allows), play with kids when they get home from school

W: work from home, have lunch with my husband (if work schedule allows), badger kids to do music therapy, play with kids

Sa: business meeting with my dad, play with kids, nap, grocery shopping

Su: play with kids, nap, play with kids

I'm in charge of all adhoc things outside of the house and financial. Husband is a stay at home parent and does all the home stuff.

sunbrrnslapper , 18 days ago

Pogs. 😉

sunbrrnslapper , 18 days ago

I love that!

sunbrrnslapper , 18 days ago

I don't know because I'm in the US, but does universal healthcare in other countries cover autism-related therapies and care such as ABA, occupational and speech at the rates recommend by docs (our docs recommended 20+ hours/week - or roughly the cost of $100k/year)? And is that factored into the equation?

I haven't seen the official modeling, just assumptions around the internet. But back of the napkin math suggests that appropriate autism care alone could be quite high: 1/36 of the 341,500,000 American residents have autism. Assuming 15% need care in the range of $100k, would be somewhere around $138b/year for just autism care. Does that seem in line with what you are thinking? Either way, are you able to point me to some of the modeling you have found? I'd love to learn more about how it tactically works.

sunbrrnslapper , 18 days ago

Man, I wish the hundreds of thousands of dollars of care we got positioned my kids into the workforce. Our reality is that all that while the care did help and make their lives much better - it won't translate into productivity or self sufficiency. 🙁 I am super worried that will practically mean a universal healthcare system in the US limits disability care because it isn't deemed as having a good enough ROI.

sunbrrnslapper , 18 days ago

My kids are real life examples demonstrating that huge investment, while good for the individuals, does not reduce the cost or burden of them to society later in their life. And that very concept could risk society's willingness to pay for any disabled person's full care under universal healthcare.

sunbrrnslapper , 18 days ago (edited 18 days ago)

I just estimated that 15% need care. So that would leave a huge number that don't - you are right.

EDIT: A quick Internet search says that 82% of autistic adults want or get support, and only 16% are fully employed. 🤷

sunbrrnslapper , 18 days ago

No, it is from unfortunate personal experience. Special needs families get the short end of the stick in a lot of ways - ours included. Feel free to IM me about it if you want specific anecdotes. After killing myself to get my kids what they need (navigating insurance denials, waiting lists for specialists, underfunded and confusing government programs, lack of childcare, hitting out of pocket maximums year after year, and taking jobs that leave me exhausted and with little family time to pay for it all), I have a huge defense mechanism for anything that sounds like it can quickly and easily solve this kind of situation - because I've been repeatedly shown it is a pipe dream. It doesn't mean UHC isn't a noble cause or the right way to go. But the reality is that it probably won't be much of a qualitative change for families like ours. And it is hard to hear that our experiences and fears are not valid.

sunbrrnslapper , 18 days ago

You are right, which is why I used 15%, instead of 82%.

sunbrrnslapper , 18 days ago

20+ hours of anything is costly if you are paying the therapists appropriately. The issue is that their work is 1:1 and doesn't scale easily.

sunbrrnslapper , 18 days ago

Fair, take that piece out of the equation. Our docs still advised us on 20+ hours of therapy, all of which is costly.

sunbrrnslapper , 17 days ago

So, you totally hit the nail on the head. I couldn't agree more: It is about maximizing resources for overall good. It is just that some groups may not see a qualitative difference in care.

sunbrrnslapper , 17 days ago

Nothing, back of the napkin math for discussion purposes based on the 2 diagnosisea and doc recommendations we've gotten. Totally can adjust if you have a more accurate number.

sunbrrnslapper , 17 days ago (edited 17 days ago)

Thanks for saying that. 🙂

EDIT: I responded in a way that was not helpful below and I've fixed it now...

I would tear off my right arm to have a robust enough safety net to take care of my kids adequately (and thanks to UHC in that situation, I would live thru it!).

sunbrrnslapper , 17 days ago

My kids don't have full language capabilities, they struggle with fixations (which means learning has to be customized to their fixations or it won't happen), and they don't have enough situational awareness to be safe.

So, therapies are helpful in getting them enough language to have basic needs met (and minimize behavior issues), practicing doing things they don't prefer for short bursts and learning things like how to behave in a parking lot. We may never get to productivity or self sufficiency - we are focused on staying alive.

sunbrrnslapper , 17 days ago

Probably would be - age plays into it as well. My kids are pretty impacted - minimal language, safety issues, etc. I suspect it can vary widely.

sunbrrnslapper , 20 days ago

This seems unhelpful.

sunbrrnslapper , 22 days ago

Back in the days of non-ironic MySpace, I used it to promote my band and my now husband was one of the people I contacted. A few days after that, we ran into each other at a local bar in line for the bathroom. I got his contact info and asked him out on a date. We've been together since.

sunbrrnslapper , 26 days ago

A true Seattlite calls them "Boeings." The s at the end makes you sound smarter. 😉

sunbrrnslapper , 1 month ago

The SCOTUS has that much power by design: to create checks and balances. It literally is intended to have as much power as the executive and congressional branches.

sunbrrnslapper , 1 month ago

I would say something like:

Thanks for the ideas, [person's name]! I have found another way that allows me to get the same to outcome that is quicker for me. To keep things moving efficiently, I recommend that we each use our own techniques. If they clash at any point, we can discuss how to work though that when it comes up. Cool?

Consider the possibility that your way is causing issues somewhere before you have this conversation otherwise you sound really tonedef.

sunbrrnslapper , 1 month ago

This made my night.

sunbrrnslapper , 1 month ago

Thought that was Alpha gen.

sunbrrnslapper , 2 months ago

Hot pink because it is girly, yet aggressive.

sunbrrnslapper , 2 months ago

My friends dad is a horticulturist who helps bring redwoods noth as climate changes. They are awesome!

sunbrrnslapper , 2 months ago

Indeed!

sunbrrnslapper , 2 months ago

Doesn't that put the 14th and 5th in conflict? I made the assumption that due process (5th) was assumed/required when the 14th was written.

sunbrrnslapper , 2 months ago

These are some skinny cows!

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

But they did commit crimes. There is a list of crimes in this article:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_proceedings_in_the_January_6_United_States_Capitol_attack#:~:text=Other%20charges%20include%20assault%20on,criminal%20indictments%20are%20under%20seal.

Examples of crimes include

• Entering Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon
• Obstruction of an Official Proceeding

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

Been better. I have celiac and got gluten at dinner. 🤢

But other than that doing alright. How about you?

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

I mean, honestly, the only thing standing between me and cannibalism are some local regulations.

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill.

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

Anything by Skrillex.

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

The trough of disillusionment is my favorite.

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

Huge need mbers of people migrated to cities to find work when this happened. Super 👍 interesting part of history!

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

You know what's really unfair? Having to survive a sexual assault. Until he finds himself in that demographic, JD Vance can f*** off.

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

Side note: E Jean Carroll has had an impressive career that is overlooked because of this one incident she did not want. She was a gonzo journalist, wrote for playboy, wrote for SNL, and wrote a biography about Hunter S Thompson. It is a shame Donald Trump is what she will be remembered for. Here's an article with some of her career: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/28/e-jean-carroll-journalist-writer-new-york/11752140002/

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

Yes. Yes. And yes.

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

For me, those are two different (but equally delicious things):
https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/lox-vs-smoked-salmon

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

They will rule he wasn't given due process (not convicted of insurrection) and therefore can be on the ballot. It is the most straightforward path.

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

I suspect that the SCOTUS will say the 14th Amendment is unclear and then fall back on the concept of due process. I don't like it, but I do think that is what will happen.

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

Kinda... It is clear that an insurrectionist can't hold office. But what defines an insurrectionist? Is it a matter of inflammatory speech? Or is it a conviction of insurrection as a crime? Somewhere in the middle? That is where I think they will be hung up - and err on the side of conviction or due process being required to label someone an insurrectionist.

Again, I want to say I am not in agreement with this likely approach. I just think this is how it will play out.

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

I have a gut feeling that if she is the nominee, she will win the general election. I feel like there are a fair number of conservatives who aren't compelled to vote or even would vote for Biden if Trump was the nominee. But without Trump as a motivator, the math changes a bit.

sunbrrnslapper , 3 months ago

I completely agree, although I think AI is more likely to have impact marketing, communications, PR, creative and PM type roles (and there are a lot of those in tech companies). I suspect we will see a noticeable reduction in tech workers over the next decade.

sunbrrnslapper , 4 months ago

OMG, how have I missed this fascinating story? Thank you for sharing!!

sunbrrnslapper , 4 months ago

It is also very silly and fun. My husband liked it quite a bit. I hope you do too!