F84.0 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Pom-Pom Beanie
Double-layer acrylic knit — stretchy and warm, with a rolled cuff that doubles over your ears. The fit is snug without pinching; how far you pull it down controls the slouch. Flat embroidery sits on the dome so nothing raised or scratchy presses against your forehead. The pom survives regular wear. Spare it the dryer. Contains no nuts.
Embroidered F84.0 on the cuff in the thread color of your choosing. Available in solid and two-tone hat colors — pick one that pairs with your jacket, your mood, or your fully justified reluctance to commit to a single aesthetic.
F84.0 — Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1. You pass as neurotypical most of the time and it costs you in the background. Routine matters, eye contact is negotiable, small talk is its own cardio. You probably got the diagnosis later than you should have because you figured out how to mask before anyone knew to look. This code is for the brains that run on pattern, interest and pacing — not for the deficit column it sometimes lives in. The hat is not a flag or an explainer, it is just a small permission to stop performing for five minutes. It is for the people whose special interests could be TED talks and whose overstimulation could be a documentary.
Specs
- 100% acrylic, double-layer knit
- 12″ (30.5 cm) knit height with a 3″ (7.6 cm) fold-over cuff
- Pom-pom on top
- One size fits most adults
- Flat embroidery on the cuff (or dome, depending on placement) — no raised stitching against skin
- Tagless
- Blank product sourced from Vietnam
Sensory notes
Tagless, flat embroidery, double-layer knit (warmth without weight). Acrylic doesn't itch the way wool can. The pom is decorative — if it bothers you, snip the threads and you've got a regular cuffed beanie.
Care
Hand-wash cold, lay flat to dry. The dryer murders pom-poms. Don't.
