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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I don't swing my arms when I walk? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 22 Oct 2011, 2:09 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,539
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Tiranasta wrote: I tend to swing one arm but not the other.
This, exactly. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: sense of self |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 06 Jun 2010, 1:26 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,614
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| ...but do you think on the opposite end of the spectrum that an AS child could not realize their self very well at all? I have wondered this, too, about myself. As a toddler/preschooler I referred to myself in the third person and by name, as if I were talking about someone else. I also didn't resp... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you feel more autistic on some days than on others? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 13 May 2010, 1:57 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,070
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| So, does everyone basically feel his or her Aspie-meter going up and down? I do! I frequently say to my husband, "I'm feeling really aspie (or autistic) today." This mainly means I'm feeling more hypersensitive than usual to sensory stuff and that I'm having more trouble than usual verbally articul... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why buy something that you'll just sell not too long after? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2010, 9:21 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,134
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| Maybe they enjoy the hunt for the objects more than they enjoy owning them? Part of the thrill is obtaining the item. Also, for me, is the curiosity of what the item contains. On a lot of things this wears off rather quickly. I sell off some of my stuff whenever I feel I have too much. I don't like... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How many 'tidy' Aspies are out there? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2010, 3:20 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,879
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| I am both extremes - a split personality re tidiness. I'm extremely clutter-free/organized where my interests are concerned and wherever I happen to be at the moment, i.e. need space around me, both physically and visually. However, I'm utterly oblivious to the concept of housework and I hate having... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did your parents ever train your social skills? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 2:03 pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,836
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| When I was a kid, the social rule of thumb was : Children are to be seen and not heard , so any child who prattled nonstop at an adult for 30 seconds or more would usually have been told to STFU. My folks did, however, stress things like eye contact, firm handshakes, terms of respect like 'Sir' and... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "What's It Like Being Aspergers/Autistic"? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 20 Feb 2010, 9:29 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,979
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| ...I describe it as like being inside a glass booth looking out into the social scene. I am inside the so-called glass booth, and it is challenging to communicate outside of it... This is exactly how I've always felt. I didn't realize my glass booth was visible to others until high school when my b... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Whats your favorite animal? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2010, 1:31 pm
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Replies: 158
Views: 20,077
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Horses and dogs.
pensieve wrote:
Pensieve, love this picture. Looks a lot like my dog  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do aspies miss friens and family? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2010, 6:54 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,334
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| The only people I miss and look forward to seeing are my husband, son and grandsons. Beyond them, the only friends/family I really miss are of the 4-legged variety. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: can aspies be good at social relations sometimes? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2010, 6:18 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,253
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| I agree with a lot of what's already been said. I'm not good at social relations, but I can act like I am for short amounts of time. I've been a talented mimicker since I was a toddler. But it falls apart as soon as my energy runs out. I wouldn't say I have 'social skills'... I'd say I have 'acting ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Pets vs. family |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2010, 8:00 pm
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Replies: 21
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zer0netgain wrote: How does that joke go?
The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.
Boy howdy.
I have a couple of close family members who sometimes win out over the critters but generally, not much comes between me and my dog and horses. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: thinking in past tense |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2010, 7:31 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,758
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| I don't think in past tense, but my brain is constantly analyzing everything like a mental overseer. It's like mentally running on two tracks simultaneously. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Any solitary learners here? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2010, 8:56 pm
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,143
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Syndrome and/or diversity? How do you reconcile them? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 12 Sep 2009, 1:06 am
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,053
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| pandd - My opinion is that AS, as a syndrome, is a double-edged sword of abilities and disabilities (or vice versa), with many variations among individuals, and therefore I personally prefer the word 'difference' to 'disorder.' |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: They only work with kids... |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 11 Sep 2009, 4:12 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,901
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| ...My "immaturity" consists of an interest in toys and cartoons that she claims is not normal because 'most people put childish things away when they grow up'. Well I'm 55 and have yet to grow up. You should see my doll and troll collection :D You might find these threads interesting: http://www.wr... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Syndrome and/or diversity? How do you reconcile them? |
| darby54 |
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Posted: 11 Sep 2009, 2:03 pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,053
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| I'm talking (mainly) to those who, like me, happen to believe (rightly or wrongly) that we have a different neurology, not a malfunction of the same neurology. This is not about morality but about neurology. One can have a different neurology, meant to be different, meant to work in a different way... |
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