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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How did you decide what you wanted to do with your life? |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 09 Nov 2007, 3:41 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,633
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| I decided when I was 14. It was an interested that I first developed a fascination for at the age of four. I'm now 42 and still in the same business although from a different angle. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Adult diagnosis |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2007, 11:56 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,890
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| Am a 40 year old male who is currently trying to obtain a diagnosis. Has anybody else had an adult diagnosis and if so did it make a difference to their life once they had obtained it? I was diagnosed at age 42 (by CLASS in Cambridge). I wanted a professional diagnosis to confirm my own suspicions ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you like when you get your haircut? |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2007, 6:45 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,890
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| I used to hate it - being mauled and pulled and pushed and (what seemed like) criticised. I quite like it now though, with a few provisos. Getting them to cut the chat being one of them. (No, I'm not going out tonight; no I'm not doing anything special to need a haircut; no, I haven't booked/taken/g... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Your Favorite Cities on Earth |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2007, 3:54 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,656
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| Firenze (Florence), Italy. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspies-- does it bother you to be called autistic? |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2007, 3:52 am
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,695
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It doesn't bother me.
In fact, seeing a functioning home-owning adult in a full time job and a permanent relationship might help to dispel the 'head-banging nutter' autistic stereotype.
If other people don't know the meaning of the word autistic, that's their problem, not ours. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Artists with Autism |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 05 Nov 2007, 11:41 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,136
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| Gary Numan... That explains a lot! I was mad on him when I was about 15, loved the morbid lyrics of the first Tubeway Army album and even dressed like him and painted my nails and dyed my hair to match. A severe case of hero-worship I think! I had no idea that I was AS at the time, so this thread is... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Fascinated With Lava Lamps |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 05 Nov 2007, 8:13 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,954
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I had one as a child and my partner bought one last year. They are very relaxing. One of his daughters is fascinated by it too.
Here's our lava lamp!
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you like being called an "aspie?" |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 05 Nov 2007, 8:09 am
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,968
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| I don't really like the word 'aspie' but then I have an aversion to abbreviations in general. I certainly don't consider it an insult, particularly as it is used prolifically on sites like this. When I do something noticeably non-NT, my partner takes great delight in calling me "Aspie Freak". This i... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Jung Myers typology test poll |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 05 Nov 2007, 7:13 am
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Replies: 142
Views: 27,208
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Inspector Guardian - just like our Queen!
I 100
S 12
T 62
J 44 |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Fireworks are driving me mad |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2007, 5:53 am
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,007
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| I was scared of them as a child but learnt to enjoy them in my 20s, to the point of organising the work's annual bonfire party. I love them visually but don't like the once that screech or just make huge bangs for the sake of being noisy. But I have a dog now and she gets very anxious with both the ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: MY FEET ARE A BLOODY MESS |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2007, 4:23 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,857
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| I PICK THE SKIN OFF OF THE BOTTOM OF THE SOULS OF MY FEET. ITS LIKE I CANNOT COMTROL MYSELF. FOOT PICKAGE I CALL IT. MY FEET ARE BLEEDING AND I PICKAGE MORE. DOES ANYBODY E;SE PICK AT THE FEET ? OMG I do - I can't believe anyone else does! I have no idea why I do it. Do you? I'm also a compulsive s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hyperfocus causing problems at work |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 02 Nov 2007, 8:46 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,361
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| Hi Machine X, This sounds very familiar to me. I work in DTP and like you, I have to have many applications open all at the same time: Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, Lotus Notes, Word... I definitely function far better when left alone. One of my bosses works remotely so we communicate by... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Left-Brained or Right-Brained? (Watch the Picture) |
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Posted: 02 Nov 2007, 7:22 am
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Replies: 74
Views: 7,798
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She goes half way round and then changes direction, continuously alternating.
What does that mean?  |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Trick or Treat |
| whitbywoof |
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Posted: 01 Nov 2007, 3:51 am
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,816
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| The idea of lanterns to indicate that you are a willing participant seems infinitely sensible. That way everyone gets what they want. I had no lantern outside my house last night when a gang knocked so loudly I thought they were going to break the door down. 8O I nearly jumped out of my skin when th... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Trick or Treat |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 8:21 am
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Replies: 31
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| Tonight is the night. I'd like ask people's opinions on this 'custom'. I don't really know how to phrase my query in its entirety, as this seems to be a predominantly American site. In America, T&T seems to be a much-loved seasonal festivity. Many English people see it as an abominable Americani... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Pain threshold |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 3:47 am
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,930
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| I often don't feel cuts and bruises until I see them. I thought that was normal. Once I've noticed them they don't hurt but I am aware of them, especially if they are in a vulnerable place likely to suffer further damage from everyday clumsiness. |
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