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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: More polite not label women 'autism' |
GenX |
Posted: 06 Mar 2017, 5:31 pm
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^ She thinks you got your diagnosis because the shrink tried to be polite to you? Does that mean she doesn't believe you have it then? Apparently some parents deny it. I guess maybe because it's too hard to realize that their kids "have" something? Autism is diagnosed more in males more t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: how can i use my brain i don't think anything? |
GenX |
Posted: 27 Feb 2017, 12:18 am
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My mind is usually extremely active, though often thinking about things unrelated to the task at hand (My special interests). |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Need tips for travelling! |
GenX |
Posted: 26 Feb 2017, 11:55 pm
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I do a lot of research of my destination. Google street view is your friend. When I get to a new country or city, there is a lot of stuff I immediately recognise. That helps a lot. I print out lots of maps so I know where I am going and memorise things like the easiest route from my motel to the tra... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dysgraphia, anyone? |
GenX |
Posted: 26 Feb 2017, 11:07 pm
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Replies: 15 Views: 1,153
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Definitely poor handwriting, even had special out of school lessons as a child to try and help.
Funnily enough I was held back a year in preschool, one of the reasons was that my drawing abilities were below my age. My teenage daughters like to tease me about this. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are most people with Asperger's Atheists? |
GenX |
Posted: 02 Nov 2016, 4:22 pm
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Replies: 181 Views: 20,733
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Me too. Would love to see some stats. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: MBTI Cognitive Functions Test |
GenX |
Posted: 12 Oct 2016, 4:09 pm
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Replies: 12 Views: 2,856
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I think there is a strong correlation. Most very technical people are ISTJ/INTJ and many of those are also somewhere on the spectrum. I'm one such person. It will be interesting how this pans out. How do you know that "Most very technical people are ISTJ/INTJ?" The vast majority of people... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: MBTI Cognitive Functions Test |
GenX |
Posted: 11 Oct 2016, 9:51 pm
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Replies: 12 Views: 2,856
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I think there is a strong correlation. Most very technical people are ISTJ/INTJ and many of those are also somewhere on the spectrum. I'm one such person. It will be interesting how this pans out. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aussie Aspies |
GenX |
Posted: 27 Sep 2016, 1:14 am
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Replies: 44 Views: 4,150
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Another one here, in the ACT. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Will AS cause concern for me visiting another country? |
GenX |
Posted: 22 Sep 2016, 1:03 am
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I've traveled OS many times. I just do a LOT of research before I go. Even using Google street view to look around, that way there is a lot of familiar stuff as soon as you hit the ground. Travel will help you grow as a person and you will see the world through new eyes. Bring a friend/partner. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Ticklish! |
GenX |
Posted: 20 Sep 2016, 11:34 pm
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Replies: 26 Views: 7,633
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Try doctor fish. That's one of the most incredibly intense experiences I've ever had, right up there with sky diving! Absolutely over the top nuts. I had to bail out. My daughters and wife thought I was a wus. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can Being Frugal Be An ASD Trait |
GenX |
Posted: 14 Sep 2016, 5:30 pm
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I think the frugal life might actually be a second hand trait. Many of us are quite different to the " Normal " people out there and don't really care or have any great need to follow. The world places a lot of pressure on hyper consumerism. I feel much of the modern world is focused on re... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Who are the autistic adults? |
GenX |
Posted: 13 Sep 2016, 11:11 pm
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Replies: 53 Views: 4,308
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So.. where are the 40-50 year olds with aspergers? Are they more or less "normal" by the standards of the world, or are many of them homeless/unemployed and unable to find work or friends :cry: . '70 model here. Successfully employed in the aerospace industry (sheltered workshop for aspie... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Upsides of difficulty with empathy |
GenX |
Posted: 13 Sep 2016, 9:08 pm
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Replies: 7 Views: 473
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So, if anyone has any ideas about other positives to a bias towards affective (and away from cognitive) empathy then I'd love to hear them. My first post here. I've discovered a benefit of having difficulty with empathy. I'm a senior first aider in my workplace and have been involved in three resus... |
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