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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Poll: autism/IQ/Personality |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 5:19 pm
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Replies: 132
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ISTJ but i did miss a couple of the questions out, really couldnt decide which answer fit , so didnt answer at all rather than answer wrongly
gifted ( 140+)
currently under investigation, but 99% certain aspergers( been assessed and reffered by gp, awaiting appt for the mental health team ) |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Tattoos |
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Posted: 02 Dec 2009, 5:55 am
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Replies: 103
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| well age 42 i already have 12 tattoos , and am in the process of having a large vine done which will spread over most of my body. i love it , and the fact it makes me stand out doesnt bother me , ive never been too concerned what people think of me . i also have bright red dyed hair and wear a lot o... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: How many of us have perfect pitch? |
| cat42 |
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Posted: 02 Dec 2009, 4:38 am
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Replies: 39
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| not sure about perfect pitch , but having never formally learnt an instrument ( other than a very short spell with the voilin in school) , i can pick out most tunes bby ear on both the flute and keyboard. it amazes my partner as i can begin with the first few notes of something stuck iin my head, an... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Which AS trait would you choose NOT to have? |
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Posted: 02 Dec 2009, 4:11 am
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Replies: 44
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| the procrastination, and disorganisation are a major problem for me , especially as im supposed to be working full time from home, for myself.i am sick of getting my phone cut off every single month and recieveing nasty reminders , because i just simply cannot get aroun d to paying bills,and im sure... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Talking to yourself |
| cat42 |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 9:45 am
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Replies: 62
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| i talk both to myslef and with myself, but usually i try to confine it to when im alone,usually out in my studio supposedly working. i talk both in my head and out loud, depending on the situation, but never out loud in company, althoug i can be talking in my head and zone out from whats going on ar... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Hello. Forum Newbie. Stressed Mum. |
| cat42 |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 1:26 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,642
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| is her inability to stay organised stressing her or you out? if its stressing you out but shes not too concerned then i would step back slightly and let her find out for herself that there are penalties for say not completing homework, losing books etc etc. if SHE's the one stressed by it then again... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: anyone else feel like this.... |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 12:58 pm
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Replies: 7
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| are you hiring? can i work for you? you're a type of manager i think i could dig. i dont work in management anymore, i got fed up with 2 faced people telling half truths to get what they wanted, and i also got as high as i could with that particular company(that is without someone leaving to free up... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Did anyone actually enjoy school? |
| cat42 |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 9:49 am
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Replies: 43
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| i liked school, but thinking back its probably because i was segregated from 'normal ' kids anyhow. back in the eighties we still had the grammar school system in the uk, whereby the top 2% IQ kids were identified at age 11 by the 11+ exam , and sent to grammar schools, most of which were single sex... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: wanted to share |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 5:14 am
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Replies: 7
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| i love the shoes and stockings ! lol it probably says something about me that i would sit making striped socks out of tiny strips of clay, and i was soo impressed whn i managed to get put real eyelets( made from tiny beads) in the clay to do proper lace up boots. these fairy figures are only about ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: scale of -10 to +10, how do you feel right now? |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 5:09 am
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Replies: 35,533
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5 at the moment as its peaceful and quiet, but that will probably become -5 once i wake b/f and we start bickering about the decorating again, or he percieves my impatience with him as 'attitude' again.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: anyone else feel like this.... |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 5:04 am
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| late last night i was taking the EQ and FQ tests , and my partner asked what i was up to so i explained, then told him myresults, which were no surprise to either of us, 10/80 for EQ and 14/135 FQ, oops lol.so i just said oh i obviously am as antisocial as everyone thinks lol, to which he replied 't... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: What are u doing right now? (apart from being on WP) |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 4:43 am
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Replies: 11,971
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deliberately putting off getting dressed and starting the day, as most of my recent days have been stressy and full of meltdowns, and id rather sit quietly reading on here and ignoring the world  |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: I confess..... |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 4:29 am
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Replies: 14,698
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| i also confess that my answer to today will be to disappear to my workshop once he's up and talk to myself all day while attempting to get something done |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: I confess..... |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 4:28 am
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Replies: 14,698
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| i confess to leaving my partner sleeping way past the time he wanted waking, as its much more peacful when he's asleep, as we are decorating( or rather he is , and refusingto let me touch anything, and he's doing it wayyy tooo slowwww) and my stress levels are so high im not coping too well |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: What Is Your Myers-Brigs Personality Type? |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 3:25 am
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Replies: 797
Views: 197,496
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My self-diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2009, 7:51 pm
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Replies: 109
Views: 20,680
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| hmm interesting. i took the AQ only this morning and scored higher (41) but i have started trying to understate , ie pick slightly instead of strongly on certain things,just incase i have talked myself into believing i have aspergers, lol,here are myscores when i'm holding back. the SQ isnt typical ... |
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