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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Question About ASD And Taking Words Literaly

aLore
Posted: 21 Sep 2016, 10:26 am 

Replies: 17
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I think it is possible to learn, so things like knowing situations in which one is likely to hear a joke or metaphor are more recognizable with time. If you are looking for it then you will more likely catch on. I didn't think I had a problem with taking things literally until I thought about it. I ...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Living true to yourself but still functional? How?

aLore
Posted: 21 Sep 2016, 9:44 am 

Replies: 6
Views: 493
I am new to the idea that AS is just another way of "being" in the world. While it is appealing in theory I am struggling with application here! I've spent a lifetime suppressing behaviours that get raised eyebrows or concerned comments. Many of these same behaviours are actually pretty dy...

 Forum: Women's Discussion   Topic: troubles with breastfeeding

aLore
Posted: 17 Sep 2016, 1:31 am 

Replies: 7
Views: 701
My youngest (of 4) is now 5, so I am looking back a ways now but the adjustment to having your first baby is HUGE. I spent the first 4 months or so after she was born feeling like I was underwater - voices sounded so far away and it was like I was just an observer in my own life. Breastfeeding was h...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: hi, I'm new

aLore
 Post subject: hi, I'm new
Posted: 16 Sep 2016, 4:18 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 196
I recently came across a few articles on Asperger's in girls and lights went on all over. In the months since that I have listened to and read everything I could find on the topic and while I don't think I need a diagnosis at this point, I think I do need a community. I am not comfortable talking ab...
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