INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . When you feel comfortable, tell her about your disability, and explain how it affects you personally. If you’re dating a neurotypical individual, you’ll need to meet in the middle.  Be prepared for a few awkward questions. Give honest, factual answers. Relationships are about both partners seeking to understand each other. Encourage your girlfriend to use online resources such as Autism Acceptance Month, the Autism Women's Network, and WikiHow to find out more about the autism spectrum. Show her that you can be an attentive partner, but sometimes social situations take a lot of effort for you. In any relationship, you need to have boundaries, both sexual and nonsexual, and autism can make reading cues like body language difficult. Clearly and non-judgmentally communicate your boundaries to your partner, and ask her to do the same.  Ask your partner to honestly tell you what makes her uncomfortable and what she would like you not to do in the relationship. Likewise, tell your partner what makes you uncomfortable, as she might not be aware that you don’t like a small gesture from her. It might help you both to write these things down on a piece of paper or in a message. It can be easier to come up with boundaries in writing, and you’ll have them to refer back to later. When you’re on the autism spectrum, you often value the truth and find it difficult to lie. This can be a good trait, but it may come across as too blunt in certain situations.  Understand when it is best to give a small "white lie" so as not to not hurt your partner’s feelings. For example, if your girlfriend comes home with a new dress, puts it on, and asks you if it looks good, you should say, “yes,” even if you don’t think so. In this situation, don't think of her question so much like she's asking your opinion of her dress, but more like she's happy in that dress and she's inviting you to share in that happiness with her.  Furthermore, understand that your partner won’t always be blunt with you. This doesn’t mean that you should tolerate blatant lies, but don’t demand that your partner tell you every detail of her life. If you have a difficult time expressing your feelings sometimes, it can be a good idea to have a regular check in session every week. This might be over coffee or dinner.  Try having a set of questions you always ask. This can be a sweet ritual for you as a couple and a good way to plan staying in touch. It will make you both feel heard and valued. An example set of questions could be: What is something I did that made you happy this week? What is something I did that made you sad this week? What is something you would like us to do together next week? Consciously think about things you can do to make your girlfriend smile.  Keep a list in your phone of things your girlfriend likes. If she says one day she likes peonies and specific kind of chocolate, write it down. Every so often, check that list in your phone. Go out and buy her peonies and chocolate for no reason at all. No matter if you’re on the autism spectrum or not, writing can be a great way to express how you feel to someone.  Your letters can be hard copies or emails. Write down the things you like about your partner, and let her read those things.

SUMMARY: Explain your autism Keep boundaries clear. Give a compassionate response over a pure honest one. Check in with each other. Make gestures of affection. Write letters.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Khamis-Roche and bone age methods can also be used for children in this age range.  Released in 2005, this method utilizes the child’s sex, date of birth, date of test, height, sitting height, and weight. There are online calculators for this method as well. For example, a female child born May 5, 2003; tested May 5, 2015; height 63 inches; sitting height 49 inches; weight 120 pounds; can expect to reach 64.7 inches (5’5”). Even these methods used on teenagers who are nearing their final heights retain a margin of error.  There are so many factors in final height that no prediction method can be entirely accurate.  Growth spurts vary in occurrence and duration, environmental factors can change, and so on.  The only way to know for sure is to wait and see.
Summary: Use what is sometimes called the “Lauren Method” for females age 8-16 and males age 9-18. Temper your expectations, even for older children.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Chances are, you already have a baby-care kit containing necessary supplies such as diapers, snacks, wipes, and toys.  To make sure you’re always ready to discreetly and safely dispose of your baby’s diapers, tuck a few sturdy plastic bags into this kit and make sure you renew your supply daily. Plastic bags with zips are particularly helpful, as they’ll keep waste and moisture contained in the event that you have to travel with the bag for a period of time.  You can also find scented bags at many baby supply and general retail stores. While your home diaper disposal routine might not include this step, it’s essential when you’re out of the house.  Pop it into one of the bags you’ve brought along and tightly seal it before looking for an appropriate waste basket to put it in. If you’re near a toilet, you can remove and flush any solid waste before doing this in order to minimize bulk and smell. While it may seem like all trash is created equal, think again.  Another person’s home, a restaurant or office, or out the car window are all unhygienic an inappropriate options.  Only get rid of your diaper-containing plastic bag in an outdoor bin or one located in a bathroom.  If you’re at a friend’s house, ask where you can dispose of the diaper. If none of these hygienic options are readily available, you’ll have to carry your bag with you until you find one. Disposable diapers pollute the environment if you leave them out, so you’ll need to carry your dirty diapers around with you if you’re camping, hiking or on some other outdoor adventure.  If you’re too squeamish to handle this dirty job, use a public campground or well-maintained trail which provides regularly serviced dumpsters.

SUMMARY:
Pack some sealable plastic bags into your portable diaper kit. Roll the used diaper into one of your plastic bags. Locate a waste bin in an appropriate location. Store soiled diapers in a separate bag if you’re in the wilderness.