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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How obsessed are you? |
| MarchViolets |
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Posted: 14 May 2009, 8:56 pm
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| For an unknown reason, since I was a young child I have had an obsession with hamsters. It sounds cute, but an obsession to the point where people would go "*yawn* she's off about hamsters AGAIN" and avoid talking to me. The interest died down for a couple of years, probably due to shame (it's not n... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Need help/information |
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Posted: 14 May 2009, 10:41 am
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| (whereas in fact if you do feel fear of moving around in the environment unassisted, it is probably because you are in real danger as a result of not "loosing function" due to over-stimulus). If I could process that I was in trouble, and feel afraid, I think I’d have half the problems I actually ha... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Need help/information |
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Posted: 14 May 2009, 9:29 am
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| I will reply to messages fully later on, thank you so much for the practical advice. What actually is the detail of your problem in this area? Are you geographically confused due to navigation issues, or unable to function well enough (due to environmental factors) so that your ability to navigate i... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Need help/information |
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Posted: 14 May 2009, 8:11 am
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| Thank you to everyone who has responded so far, I shall reply properly later. The information regarding females on the autistic-spectrum is particularly useful. Who exactly is this report going to, and what is this social worker's "brief" in all this (ie what is their job when he is not taking it on... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Need help/information |
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Posted: 14 May 2009, 7:34 am
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| Probably, but not necessarily. People who cannot claim any known interaction with someone with AS have sought to impose their view that I do not have AS on me. It seems amateur assessment and refutation of ASDs is a rather trendy hobby among health and social-work professionals. So much for keeping... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Need help/information |
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Posted: 14 May 2009, 7:22 am
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| Thank you for posting Fudo, I'm feeling quite upset to be honest. He hasn't listened to me on any area. He's put "She has also been diagnosed with a 'non specific complex autistic spectrum disorder'. For this assessor this diagnosis has always seemed problematic." I don't recall it being problematic... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Need help/information |
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Posted: 14 May 2009, 6:54 am
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| Hope this is the right place to post. Social worker believes I am not on the autistic spectrum because I function well socially (in his opinion, from the three occasions we have met in a formal, sensory safe environment.. he knows I have to rest for days after one visit yet this doesn't seem to him ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social worker doesn't believe my diagnosis |
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Posted: 01 Oct 2008, 8:15 pm
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| misslottie - I'm extremely sorry to hear about your awful experiences. I am very aware of your warning regards the "I suspect this client is exaggerating their problems" type statements, as that's appears to be where this man is headed. I am not too worried though, as the social worker's role is no... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social worker doesn't believe my diagnosis |
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Posted: 01 Oct 2008, 6:30 am
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| MemberSix - Obviously, the way he has behaved means that I cannot trust him, or hold much respect for his opinions. The client/professional relationship is now doomed. However, as I said in earlier posts, I have certain priorities that somewhat outstrip my need to "kick him into touch", and I am no... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social worker doesn't believe my diagnosis |
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Posted: 01 Oct 2008, 5:19 am
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| violet_yoshi – Thank you for your response. It can be exhausting to have to present as rational and calm in response to people who are themselves not presenting that way, but there is no other way forwards. You really should seek someone with, well a brain would be a good place to start, if you wan... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social worker doesn't believe my diagnosis |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2008, 7:54 pm
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| That sounds like just the right course of action! Good luck with it ! and let us know what happens Thank you! I will let you know. :) It's not impossible to have AS+Personality disorder. I'm not saying you do; just that there's more than just either/or. It's easy to miss options when you think in b... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social worker doesn't believe my diagnosis |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2008, 5:22 pm
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| Thank you very much for your reply and helpful suggestions. I will definitely contact NAS. MarchViolets, whether they are in the mental health team or the learning disability team-and whether they are new can also make a difference to what they say. Without getting too wordy, essentially my wishes a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social worker doesn't believe my diagnosis |
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Posted: 28 Sep 2008, 6:16 pm
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| Whatever MarchViolets does, it should be firmly one way or the other. Leaping half-way across a chasm doesn't work. Either: a) Lay low and pretend you didn't notice the social worker's attitude. You want one practical, tangible thing from this moron, and once you get it you will be free of him. Or ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social worker doesn't believe my diagnosis |
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Posted: 28 Sep 2008, 8:12 am
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| Thank you for the responses everyone! They have helped to clarify what is going on in my head. I don't think I will be meeting the social worker again very soon, but I need to figure out how to deal with him in the future. I'm half tempted to email him with some information, but fear over-reacting m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: getting lost all the time |
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Posted: 28 Sep 2008, 7:32 am
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Replies: 17
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I am always lost, including in indoor environments, and don't go outside unaided at all. I put this down to sensory overload/spatial difficulties.
Is the name you are looking for topographic agnosia? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social worker doesn't believe my diagnosis |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2008, 6:45 pm
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| He clearly has a very narrow and rigid view of Asperger's. The further towards the high-functioning end of the spectrum you get, the greater the variability of individuals. Humour and personality are more evident in higher-functioning Aspies. He won't have met so many HF Asps because many are capab... |
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