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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Stimming |
| Drollchick |
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Posted: 21 Dec 2007, 7:15 pm
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| eelektrik - I am the SAAAAMMME WAY!! Hahahaha... I don't honk my car horn, but I drum on the window, roof, steering wheel, etc in a really active, animated manner...I wouldn't be surprised if passersby thought I was having a Grand-Mal Seizure in my car. Lots of leg shaking and foot stomping, too. I ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: New and probably won't make any friends |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 7:14 pm
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| I'm new myself - and, like you, opted to pass on the usual "Hi, I'm new" introduction. Thank you for your candor...nothing wrong with setting the bar low with regards to making friends (or not making friends) in the Wrong Planet chats. Relax and enjoy the opportunity to just get stuff off your chest... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Coulrophobia |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 4:43 pm
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Replies: 12
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| Well said, WurdBendur! That definitely is the bigger picture I agree with. It IS stupid... People that are unknowingly fools are much more entertaining - I don't even mind if I'm on the giving end of that foolishness. Just so long as no one's putting on a desperate show. "A day without laughter is a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Your aspiness behind the wheel? |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 4:35 pm
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Replies: 55
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| Ah - Parallel parking! Good call...I'm not good at it either. I'm sure I could get better at it, but what stresses me out most is looking like a total idiot in front of other people if I don't get it right the first time. Oh, and I can't drive stick...my ex-husband tried to teach me, but managed onl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Coulrophobia |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 2:42 pm
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Obviously scary clowns are OK for me - like, I'm a big fan of that stupid B-movie "Killer Clowns from Outer Space". I don't have to decipher their character - clearly evil, I can deal with that.
It is the unknown/hidden character of "normal" clowns that gets me... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Your aspiness behind the wheel? |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 2:23 pm
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| it's almost like the car became an extension of myself. Agreed! That is exactly how my car feels to me. With that said, driving a different car does change my comfort zone, but still not a major problem. I rarely use my side mirrors - the quick peripheral shoulder glances is how I drive best. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Coulrophobia |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 2:17 pm
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| As I sit and think about clowns, it is safe to say I'm not a fan of them either. Cartoon clowns, clown toys, clown drawings - those don't bother me so much. And if I were to go to a circus and watch them from afar, that is okay, too. BUT, being in close contact or engagement with one - that is a pro... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I was ok years ago and now.... |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 1:52 pm
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| I'd say that your brain function (language, programming, etc) is a gift. I'm jealous, actually - I wish my brain worked in that way more. I have poor name and face recall, but an almost effortless music memory...that kind of brain function hasn't gotten me very far in my professional life yet. As fo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Your aspiness behind the wheel? |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 1:21 pm
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| My driving is great, fortunately! I've read that many people on the spectrum have better peripheral than direct sight, and I think that is where I also excel. So, I can see/sense the movement of traffic around me very well. I'm quick to calculate moves, too - freeways are like a giant game of Frogge... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: How many crushes have you had in your life? |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 1:11 pm
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Replies: 42
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My crush feelings are like a light switch - constantly flipping on and off, on and off.
I try and keep the switch off, though. Crushes can easily turn into mild fixations, which is a horrible waste of my attention and energy. Or, I just need to better manage the "grey area" of my feelings. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Parallel Processing and Historical data |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 12:57 pm
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Replies: 10
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Gottcha - yes.
My long-winded, over-detailed way of saying that I do experience both of your points in my my thought processes - too much mental multitasking with a higher percentage rate of error.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Stimming |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 12:20 am
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Replies: 81
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| Pick at my arms (keratosis pilaris). Pick at my face (blemishes, pores, etc). Pick at my lips. Tapping fingers together, while counting and singing to the taps in my head. Tapping/shaking feet and legs. Touching/rubbing myself - face, arms, neck, head/hair. Muscle and joint movements - not spasms, b... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Weird fears or not.. |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2007, 12:04 am
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| I'm not afraid of the dark, per se, but the odd shapes and stuff I perceive in the dark...like, if I wake up in the middle of the night, I have to choke back panic that a being (person? alien?) is standing there, watching me sleep. Of course it's just a piece of clothing hanging on my door. Deep dow... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Parallel Processing and Historical data |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2007, 11:50 pm
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Replies: 10
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| When I'm communicating with someone, these are the threads of thought my mind is simultaneously processing: - Listening to what is being said - Monitoring how I'm listening (try to keep eye contact, do I have the correct facial expression, the social cues of their expressions, etc, etc) - Calculatin... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: extreme reactions |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2007, 11:03 pm
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Replies: 20
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| Physical pain is no problem for me - takes a lot for me to react strongly. I also react oddly to pain/discomfort a lot of times...laughing, smiling, pleasure. Tickle-ish things can be painful, and painful things can be tickle-ish. Go fig. But, unexpected touches from people are a major problem - tap... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Ever Just Say Too Much Information? |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2007, 10:13 pm
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Replies: 16
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| I definitely tend to over-elaborate my thoughts/comments - I'm pretty good at picking up on when I should shut up, but my obsessive brain insists I just keep going. If I force myself to stop talking sooner, I lose my train of thought and stumble my words. Hmmmm...now that I think about it, I tend to... |
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