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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can Aspies be outgoing? |
| MisterZip |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2008, 10:10 pm
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Replies: 23
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| I knew a guy at work who I'm certain has AS (shows all the traits/tics) but is very outgoing. Problem is that when I tried to speak to him, there was like an 'invisible wall' there that told me something was off about him, that his assertiveness was a 'learned' behavior that he didn't pull off very... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I don't like to greet people :( |
| MisterZip |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2008, 9:54 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
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| I dont mind it. Always feels awkward tho. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can Aspies be outgoing? |
| MisterZip |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2008, 7:57 pm
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Replies: 23
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| I used to be more outgoing. I still am, to a degree. But years of analyzing how sh***y I do socially, has made me more reclusive. thats the only thing I hate about aspergers. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How many people here have AS and ADHD? |
| MisterZip |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2008, 7:49 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,280
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| I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was a kid. Back then, they didnt know alot about it and gave me freaking thorazine for it. I'd pass out in class, it was awesome first grade! Then they gave me Dexedrine, which is basically speed. I took it in various doses till I was 16 and got sick of it, and haven... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Has anyone with AS or NLD ever taken SCUBA diving lessons? |
| MisterZip |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2008, 7:42 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,566
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| I like snorkeling and have always wanted to take SCUBA lessons just so I could stay under longer, but still only in pretty shallow water.. I was wondering if anyone here has ever taken SCUBA diving lessons and if so, how did it go? Would this be something that someone with an ASD be be o..k. trying... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you able to drive a stick shift in a car? |
| MisterZip |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2008, 7:38 pm
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Replies: 74
Views: 10,044
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spudnik wrote: Yes, and I can drive an 18 speed truck too, double clutching
Im hip on splitting gears, double clutching, with a sandwitch in your hand at the same time. I feel ya dawg. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Possitives to Aspergers |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2008, 7:35 pm
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Replies: 23
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| Seeing the world and situations rationally has huge advantages, and some drawbacks. Seeing the world emotionally, and not rationally has some advantages, and HUGE drawbacks. Id rather be an aspie. Everyone has their problems, the trick is to focus on the good, and almost ignore the bad side. Theres ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is considered nOrMaL |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2008, 7:19 pm
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Replies: 16
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| then what is considered abnormal and wrong with the autistics? Like us........ For aspies, I think the lack of empathy is pretty big. Most people feel their way through situations, I dont think most aspies do. I think we analyze our way through them. Its exhausting. Its why aspies need to "detox" a... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Post a Picture of the Real You. |
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Posted: 02 Jun 2008, 4:04 pm
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Replies: 12,718
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THe zipster, on a harley trip with some buddies last summer. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you more attached to objects than people? |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2008, 12:16 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,042
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Yeah, always been that way.
Computers - theyre easy to read and figure out. Its natural.
Motorcycles. I bought a harley a couple years ago, and its where I get my head together.
Really anything. I love people, I just don't get em  |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Returning Phone Calls |
| MisterZip |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2008, 12:07 pm
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Replies: 11
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| I leave my voicemail full. That way noone is under the illusion that im going to call them back. Yeah, its a crappy thing to do, but I've never really been very good at calling people back over a sustained period of time. I tell people to leave me a text or an email, and I usually will answer them b... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: are you an unusually fast walker? |
| MisterZip |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2008, 11:53 am
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Replies: 91
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haha, awesome.
yeah, it doesnt matter how fast someone is walking, my wife tells me I have to walk faster. Bumping shoulders or not having space drives me nuts. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello! |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2008, 11:44 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 987
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ManErg wrote:
How does you AS diagnosed friend feel about you also having it?
He didnt believe it at first, till I took the test and we started talking. I think the fact that we're both aspie is the reason we've gotten along so well. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: What are some of your obsessions? |
| MisterZip |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2008, 3:25 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,270
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Touring Motorcycles have been my overall obsession for the last 2 years
Route 66
Computers.
the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hell, pittsburgh itself. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello! |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2008, 3:17 am
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Replies: 11
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| I was just getting ready to hit the sack, and came back and googled aspie forums, and found you guys. Thought I'd introduce myself. I'm married, 41 years old, a father of 3 daughters and a self diagnosed aspie. A longtime friend recently was diagnosed with aspergers, and told me of his struggles and... |
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