In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your water contains a lot of minerals, especially calcium, you can remedy the unpleasant taste by boiling the water before drinking. Fill a clean pot or kettle with water and place it on a stove burner set to high. Allow the water to boil for a few minutes. If you aren't sure if your water is hard, or if you want more specific information about the  minerals in your water, test it with water hardness testing strips. You can pick up testing strips at your local hardware store. Turn the heat off and allow the water to cool completely. You’ll likely see white sediment gather on the bottom of the pot or kettle. This sediment is made up of insoluble minerals, which can't be boiled away. Use a baster, siphon, or ladle to transfer the water to a clean container.  Although it's not harmful, try to avoid as much sediment as you can during the transfer.  Letting the sediment settle on the bottom first allows you to easily remove the clear water while leaving most of the sediment behind. Boiling water can cause it to taste flat. Pouring it back and forth between 2 clean containers for a few minutes will restore oxygen to the water, improving its taste. If you drink water straight from the tap often, boiling it every time may become a nuisance. Instead, try using a drinking water filter to purify your water before drinking it. Some filters attach directly to faucets, while others act as filters for pitchers. Water treated with a filter often has a better taste.  These filters can be bought at most grocery stores and general retailers. Look for systems that have a secondary filter, like one made from carbon or that uses reverse osmosis, to ensure contaminants are being removed from your water.
Summary: Boil away impurities. Transfer the clean water to a container. Pour the boiled water back and forth between 2 containers. Remove impurities with a drinking water filter.

Autistic children frequently have sensory processing differences, which can be stressful or even painful. Applying deep pressure causes muscles to relax.  Try wrapping your child snugly in a blanket or lay several blankets across them. The weight of the blankets will create soothing pressure, but be sure not to cover their face to prevent interfering with breathing. You can order or create tools designed to provide deep pressure online. Weighted blankets, toys, vests, and lap pads are all possibilities. Massage is a good way for you to interact with your child, while applying deep pressure, which may strengthen the parent-child relationship. Position the child between your legs. Cup your hands on the child’s shoulders and apply pressure. Then, move your hands slowly over their arms and shoulders. If you do not feel comfortable, consider asking a massage therapist for tips. Or, ask someone you know who gives really good back rubs. A pillow press is done by positioning the child on a soft surface such as a pillow or a couch cushion. Let the child lie or sit down, then use a second pillow or cushion to apply deep pressure to the torso, arms and legs in a slow pulsating manner.  Never cover the child's face to prevent accidental suffocation.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply deep pressure. Give your child a deep pressure massage. Try a pillow press.

Problem: Article: The UN states that disabled children have a right to preservation of identity, i.e., to be themselves even if it means looking autistic. Research has shown that autistic people who attempt to "camouflage" their autism are at significantly higher risk of suicide. A good therapist will value the person's individuality and mental health by allowing and encouraging them to be different. They should not try to remove autistic behaviors or characteristics like...    Most stimming (You may hear phrases such as "quiet hands" and "table ready" to indicate suppression of stims.) Toe-walking  Avoidance of eye contact  Introversion or a desire for a quiet social life Other quirks (Fitting in should be a personal choice, not forced by others.) Some therapists train autistic people to show facial expressions or body language that suggest happiness, regardless of their actual feelings. All people need to be able to express their feelings.   No one should be pushed to smile or act happy if they do not feel happy. Dog trainers consider dogs that have been trained not to growl or show aggression as "time bomb dogs" that are likely to attack seemingly "out of nowhere." This is because stopping a dog from acting out will not stop the fear and anxiety that caused the dog to act this way. Similarly, training a child to bottle up their distress is likely to turn them into a "time bomb" of anxiety and aggression. It may make their meltdowns more intense and unpredictable. Children should not be treated worse than dogs. Hugs and kisses should not be trained or pressured, even if it means hurting feelings. The right to set boundaries is important in arming your loved one against sexual and emotional abuse. A bad therapist may try in vain to make your loved one not be autistic; a good one will seek to work with them so they can grow into a happy and capable autistic adult. Therapists should focus on helping the person become a happy autistic person, not a non-autistic one. Good therapy goals might include...   Building emotion regulation skills  Finding comfortable and non-harmful stims, instead of extinguishing all stimming Finding ways to accommodate and alleviate sensory issues Gaining social skills in a friendly environment; these include assertiveness as well as making friends Discussing and working on your loved one's own personal goals Communication should be considered more important than verbal speech (including both behavior and AAC). Beginning vocabulary should focus on basic needs instead of parents' feelings.   Words such as "yes," "no," "stop," "hungry," and "hurt" are more necessary than "I love you" or "Mommy." Behavior should be respected, even as someone is learning to communicate via AAC or speech.
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Ask yourself whether the goals involve accommodation or assimilation. Consider if the therapist controls your loved one's affect. Consider whether the therapist is fighting or accommodating the autistic person's brain. Evaluate whether learning communication is treated as an essential skill, or a performance to please adults.