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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Stimming with Clothes |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2020, 8:47 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,505
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| Not sure that's a stim, but it does sound sensory-related. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Naivete |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 28 Sep 2020, 8:26 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,171
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| All the time. I'm learning to be more careful about who I trust to combat this. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Would you find it difficult to share what you enjoy? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2020, 4:36 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,646
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| I'd like to talk more about my interests, but can't find many people who share them offline. Some things like music are more-or-less relatable, but other topics like lysosomal storage diseases are often odd or uncomfortable. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: What are you drinking right now? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2020, 4:31 pm
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Replies: 10,226
Views: 368,025
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatrist, or Other for ASD? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2020, 3:44 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 561
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| Point taken. I've had even more trouble with therapists, though. Two refused to believe that I was autistic in spite of already being diagnosed. I think it's because I can present well in a quiet, one-on-one environment. Many mental health professionals don't seem to consider it at all with me. I've... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatrist, or Other for ASD? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2020, 2:25 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 561
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| Where does one find adequate support for ASD? My longtime psychiatrist, though well-intended, seems to overlook my autism frequently. He has at times mistaken autistic behaviors for psychiatric ones, and seems to underestimate my challenges with communication. I've considered printing out some artic... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What are your NT traits? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 22 Sep 2020, 5:56 pm
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,816
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| I've gotten better at things like communication and eye contact, to the point of passing for NT. I've also had a lifelong reputation for being notably "caring" vs. the myth that autistics are less empathetic. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Do People Look at You Funny? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 22 Sep 2020, 5:36 pm
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,497
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| Occasionally. I can present as everything from overdressed to downright sloppy, and it's completely hit or miss for me with small talk. I'm also pretty sure I attract attention when a store gets busy. It can take me a long to time to finish my shopping if I'm overwhelmed and can likely be mistaken f... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: What are you eating?/Last thing you ate? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2019, 12:16 pm
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Replies: 20,690
Views: 885,014
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| Meatless chili with sautéed collards and soy cheese. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Does anyone else hate washing their hair? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2019, 12:09 pm
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,459
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| It’s exhausting. I love dry shampoo because it allows me to take a day or two between washes. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Do other women like you? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2019, 12:07 pm
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,771
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| I’ve always gotten along better with males, personally. Most of my female friends are either also on the spectrum or older than myself. Most of my friends are older, regardless. |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: What horror movies did you watch for Halloween? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2019, 9:55 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 943
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XFilesGeek wrote: "Trick or Treat" (2007)
"House of the Devil" (2009)
“House of the Devil” is what turned me into a horror lover! Such a great film  |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: What horror movies did you watch for Halloween? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2019, 9:54 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 943
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The Texas Chainsaw Masscre
Horror Hospital
Season of the Witch |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: What song are you listening to now? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2019, 9:52 am
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Replies: 32,302
Views: 1,791,911
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| My namesake (Death Party by The Gun Club)! |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: What are you eating?/Last thing you ate? |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2019, 9:49 am
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Replies: 20,690
Views: 885,014
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A bag of sugarless candy and a can of watermelon seltzer. I’ll be enjoying some homemade sauerkraut soup for breakfast soon  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Interacting with family who believe that ASD is fake |
| DeathParty |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2019, 9:27 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,258
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| My father had a very hard time accepting my diagnosis (and is very much digesting it still). It is a lot easier to assume that I am defiant, lazy, or “bad” rather than confused, overstimulated, or failing to find my words. He once told me that he didn’t understand “how such an intelligent person jus... |
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