For autistic people, equally adults and children, having comfort items is common, natural and healthy.
They can be really anything, plushies, toys, blankets, or everyday objects.
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Whatever they are,many autistic people need their comfort items also when going outside.
They can be a great help in overwhelming situations.
I think they are calming, they make me feel safe, happy, and they are great for stimming too.
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Even though, in the neurotipical world, they are usually associated with children, they are not something to be ashamed of, and I think that they are amazing!
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When I see others with their comfort items in public, I feel someone finally understands me, and I just feel less alone. It also encourages me that it's OK to be myself.
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I have several comfort items, mainly plushies, blankets and small pieces of fabrics, and they are usually for different occasions.
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Yay for comfort items!