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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Either can't or wont speak when upset? |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 12 Dec 2009, 2:09 am
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| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_mutism Sounds like selective mutism due to anxiety. I find it funny that they would call it "selective" mutism. I dont think in a high stress upsetting situation no one chooses to be quiet. It's just really difficult to find the proper response so we have no c... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Have you done this before? |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 07 Dec 2009, 1:57 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,826
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Yeah, it's a Theory of Mind thing.
It can be funny or really frustrating. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you more prone to meltdown with lack of sleep? |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 05 Dec 2009, 2:59 pm
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Replies: 8
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| Yes, of course. Lack of sleep, lack of food, physical exhaustion, etc. all exacerbate meltdowns and overloads and general anxiety/stress. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Either can't or wont speak when upset? |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 04 Dec 2009, 4:13 pm
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Replies: 44
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Mimicking Other People's Tone Of Voice |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 22 Nov 2009, 1:37 am
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Replies: 13
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I have a serious problem when I talk to people with medium to strong accents. I always end up imitating them.
I also take on accents from films. I'll be talking with a slight British accent for days after seeing a British film. ^^ |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Friendship Board - Ages 15 through 18 |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2009, 6:49 pm
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Replies: 576
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| Female, 17, San Francisco Bay Area, California, looking to talk to people near my age, particularly high functioning and "blending" people on the spectrum. I'm a high functioning "blender". Unofficial diagnosis (but from psychiatrist): Asperger's and mild hyperlexia. Interests include art, science (... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Oxytocin and Autism |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2009, 3:45 am
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Replies: 8
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| I was prescribed nasal oxytocin, two shots (don't remember how many micrograms) in each nostril twice daily for three weeks, for a study. I honestly could not feel any effect. I don't think it did anything. I would be willing to try again though. I like the idea. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How you see me. |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2009, 11:24 am
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Replies: 53
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| If I saw you in public: I would notice you and know immediately you were not normal I would strongly suspect autism after observing for a couple seconds I would be interested in your behaviour, but force myself to not stare because I don't like to be stared at You would probably think I was normal a... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: First Stims |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 25 Mar 2008, 6:17 pm
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I'm curious as to what your or your child's first stims were.
Remember that some listed on the poll could be defined as another type of stimulation. This depends on why the stim is done. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Excellent tool for Aspies, everyone watch this!! !! ! |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 7:07 pm
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Replies: 18
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| Thank you for sharing this! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you ever feel intimidated by someone else's avatar? |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 6:59 pm
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| I hope mine doesn't bother anyone.... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Photography |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 6:57 pm
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Replies: 12
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| I'm an amateur on an infinitesimal budget. I like your work. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: It's Pronounced AS-PER-GERS! |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2008, 9:35 pm
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Replies: 87
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| I think it is sort of like: ahs-pair-ger with a hard G. Yes, I believe that's the correct German pronunciation. I like it, personally, but use the semi-standard "ass-burger" pronunciation usually. Yes. "Proper" US pronunciation is "'æspɚgɚ," but the German would be something like "'ɑ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Tween Aspie Hygiene |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2008, 9:10 pm
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Replies: 17
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| Sounds like me (when I was 12) :D My advice: List Schedule Help No nagging Honest talk about what will happen if she doesn't live within the "norms" If you can make it more fun, try to. Could you do simple hygiene (hair brushing, tooth brushing, etc.) together and talk about something she's interest... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Pi Day. (Are you ready?) |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2008, 8:50 pm
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Replies: 17
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No plans.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is your stim of choice? |
| Aoife |
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Posted: 11 Mar 2008, 7:25 pm
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Replies: 120
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LabPet wrote: richie wrote: Mine is rocking back and forth. I used to bounce my leg up and down a lot but not anymore. Yeay! Another rocker. Rock on, richie.
I rock slightly while standing (sometimes)... I always thought it was normal.  |
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