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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Medication for Autism |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 1:54 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,404
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| Was on luvox for awhile but I find that more "natural" treatments help without weird side-effects. the omega 3-6-9 capsuls plus ginko biloba work as far as attention and having a more stable mood. For me its mostly about working with my depression and inattention. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspie's living all together in a 8 bedroom house |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 1:45 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,857
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| very creative indeed. There should be special places like that for aspies who are of age that would want to be more independent and be surrounded by people who understand. What I want to know is what bounderies would be set and issues of safety implemented? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Correlation Between Social Skills and Income? |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 22 Sep 2010, 1:40 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,737
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| It's kind of a no- brainer there; in order to work with other people you have good relational skills so you can get along with co-workers and the boss. I read an article in working world magazine and it said being able to compromise, communicate ideas or concerns with a boss or co-worker was importa... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello Fellow Aliens |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 20 Sep 2010, 5:29 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,901
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Welcome and I send out to you the " star trek sign" with my hand.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Whats the difference between Autism and AS? |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 20 Sep 2010, 5:27 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,999
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| They're both the same it all depends on the level of functioning and how bad it is otherwise there is no real difference. Autism is autism. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do people get confused by what you say? |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 20 Sep 2010, 5:25 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,700
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| It depends on what I said but for the most part I make myself as clear as possible. I do have a problem with talking fast though. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is a sense of humour important for aspies? |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 20 Sep 2010, 5:24 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,891
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| Being able to smile and laugh does make me feel good and I can do both even though it can be hard , I do have bursts of pure joy. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: starbucks/coffee |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 20 Sep 2010, 5:23 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,543
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| I dont do well on stimulants even though i was able to concentrate better I became more agressive and irritable like a drug addict on the adderall and felt sick the first week on it. I dont like coffe or any caffine but i love hot chocolate. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Temple Grandin |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 20 Sep 2010, 5:20 pm
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Replies: 69
Views: 25,873
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| I have her books and love her perspective on how animals act since i'm closely connected to them and yes she does make the cows life a bit better because she understands their behavior so that when their end does come they wont be as traumatized. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I'm Depressed |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 20 Sep 2010, 4:59 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
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| I know how it is, mines chronic and ive already tried medication which did help but I think that it's somehow wrong to deny my true feelings so I dont take it anymore. Exercise does give me a boost and sometimes I do go to bed sad, tense and alone. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you want to be 'cured' of Asperger's Syndrome? |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 20 Sep 2010, 4:42 pm
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Replies: 177
Views: 24,087
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| No, because I won't be happy having to start a new life as a new person, theres no way for me to be a kid again and start all those important milestones as a normal person with a clear-thinking brain. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Is Autism Awareness really enough? |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 02 Aug 2010, 3:32 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,292
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The whole anti-disabilities sentiment seems to keep growing among parents and I wish people would would see that having this condition makes us more special aside from the general population.
To kate123A: did the psychologists suspect you were autistic is that why they tested you ? |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autistic girl, 6, hit by passing vehicle |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 02 Aug 2010, 3:19 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
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| How terrible and I think the parents knowing shes autistic should have controlled her movements more. i know as a young child myself I easily put my self in danger since I was always day-dreaming and noticed everything and wandered off just to see something. Also the new seems to make a big deal if ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: PETA says cow's milk causes autism |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 4:43 pm
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Replies: 112
Views: 20,878
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| I think this is most untrue having grown up on milk but now veg and I wish peta would get their facts straight. They do a damn good job for the animals though. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Texas Mom kills her two Autistic children. |
| sandra3 |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 4:35 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,585
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| Back in june I believe another mom smothered her 6 month old several time till he was dead just because she suspected he was deeply autistic. I bet he wasn't it was just her fears getting the best of her. It seems ever since the explosion of autism more parents are becoming anti-disabled children an... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Any Aspies here disassociate themselves from Aspergers? |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 4:32 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,800
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| I just learned to live with what i'am and most people wouldn't guess I have a serious condition just a bit off that's all. Even though i''m introverted towards everybody I still have more compassion than an extroverted NT would. |
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