extra money i spend as an autistic woman

@lexi_burg

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Uber One

Why it worked

The post succeeds by reframing a common consumer subscription as a vital accessibility tool, making the product feel essential and relatable to a specific community rather than pitching it as a luxury.

Summary

The creator lists various expenses they incur as an autistic woman to manage sensory overwhelm and daily functioning. They specifically highlight using the Uber One subscription service to have groceries delivered, framing it as a necessary tool for their comfort and time management.

Structure

1Introduction to the concept of 'autism tax' expenses
2Highlighting grocery delivery as a sensory regulation tool
3Listing other coping mechanisms like vitamins and fidget tools
4Justifying the use of ride-sharing to avoid public transport
5Concluding with lifestyle expenses like special interests and fast passes

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the jellycat one is tongue in cheek… mostly #autisticcreator #autistictok #neurodivergent #finances

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Product placement

(a) Uber One ACTS — the creator explicitly states they pay for it to have groceries delivered to avoid the overwhelm of a supermarket, which is a direct demonstration of the service's utility for their specific needs. (b) Jellycat APPEARS — the creator is hugging a large Jellycat plush in a store, but it is incidental scenery. (c) Pret A Manger APPEARS — a coffee cup is visible in the background of a train photo, incidental. (d) Patrick Starr (makeup brand) APPEARS — mentioned as a nail design, incidental.

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extra money i spend as an autistic woman I pay for Uber One so I can Uber my groceries if i go to a supermarket i’m done for the day. Uber One is extra money but a time/ comfort saving :) over the years i’ve bought so many multivitamins to try and feel ‘normal’ and get out of burn out patrick starr nails I’m always searching for that dopamine purchase to get through the day buying tools to regulate myself (fidgets, weighted blanket, standing pad, massage tools, oils, etc) I WILL uber to avoid the overwhelm of public transport. Sue me ! intense special interests Prescriptions for comorbidities ❤️👄 i always buy a fast pass to mitigate overwhelm

for my fellow autistics experiencing worsening hypermobility symptoms #autismawa

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