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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Looking to meet any Aussie Aspies out there? |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2013, 6:30 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,815
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| Hi I'm from Canberra - if you're looking for a way to meet people the Asia Pacific Autism Conference is on in Adelaide later in the year. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I was called a killer today due to having autism. |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 04 Jan 2013, 12:09 am
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Replies: 77
Views: 346,642
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| I'm also sorry that this happened to you... some people have no clue. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did you have any problems when learning to drive? |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 7:08 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 22,083
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| My anxiety gets out of control if I try to drive and I don't think I do a good enough job of keeping up with everything you need to pay attention to to be safe on the road. I explained this to my Mum and she's supportive of my decision not to drive. - I've also worked out I save heaps of money by no... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People with ASD's and youtube? |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 7:04 pm
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,886
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| I;ve thought about it but never found the time. I'd want it to be planned and pretty well organized and done. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what has it done for your life? |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 7:00 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,262
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| Personally, I think it has made be very self-aware and reflexive. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Question/Survey |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 6:59 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,325
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knowing what's going to happen before it happens so I can be prepared for it  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Self esteem in ASD research |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 6:55 pm
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Replies: 51
Views: 5,913
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Adult outcomes in the population |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 6:42 pm
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Replies: 152
Views: 18,429
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| 25, diagnosed AS - I put very good as I have just finished uni and have a full time job starting soon and although I am technically living with my parents for the next 3 days - it's only while I was waiting for my new lease to be finalised. I am also in a steady romantic relationship and would say I... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Self-esteem... |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 6:30 pm
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Replies: 43
Views: 52,332
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| I think I've been doing pretty well with this - it's amazing the difference a few supportive friends can make. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's syndrome and reading |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 6:29 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,856
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| My brother and I are both on the spectrum - I am a fast reader and he is slow and methodical. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why Were You Bullied? (and my attempt to answer it) |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 6:28 pm
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Replies: 54
Views: 42,038
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| 1. I was looking to impress and please the adults rather than the other kids 2. My overwhelming first priority at school was the book work and everything else I viewed as far less important 3. I had a low threshold for being teased because I was pretty insecure anyway 4. Selective mutism - well sort... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Quick and easy Executive Function Test |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 14 Jul 2012, 8:51 am
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Replies: 220
Views: 60,555
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Salamander
Scorpion
Spider
Sloth
Stink bug
Scarab beetle
didnt think of any of the easy ones |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What was your Asperger's assessment like? |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 06 May 2012, 12:05 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,868
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| 1.5 to 2hr interview with two professionals from my local autism association. One asked questions and one just observed. I also filled in a lot of self-report forms. Wasn't expensive ($70 I think) but I did have to wait a year for an appointment. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Novels featuring Aspies/auties? |
| MudandStars |
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Posted: 06 May 2012, 12:01 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,631
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| The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time by Mark Haddon is probably the one that gets talked about most |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Info for new members? |
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Posted: 05 May 2012, 11:58 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,386
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Adults: What are your earliest memories? |
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Posted: 05 May 2012, 12:51 am
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Replies: 98
Views: 8,377
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| I vaguely remember baby learn to swim classes (just the toys in the water) and remember Kindermusik from when I was about 3. |
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