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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: A Forum for aspies from India |
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Posted: 31 May 2010, 4:53 pm
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Welcome, andg
Regarding the Taj Mahal, I saw it as a kid in the 70's. Yes, it was breathtaking as I expected. But one thing that was so unfortunate was that some of the semi-precious inlaid stones had been stolen. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When you get a job, when (if ever) do you tell others you're |
| AndyG |
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Posted: 20 May 2010, 8:19 pm
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Replies: 13
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I do have to put constant effort into casual conversation, but my autism's not obvious.
I really appreciate all the responses!!  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When you get a job, when (if ever) do you tell others you're |
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Posted: 19 May 2010, 11:33 pm
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| The particular difficulty I am facing is that the guy who is training me was trying to get promoted to this position I have, but was turned down. I got the position he wanted. Now he is training me and resentful, and not more help than he has to be. Therefore, I have a social obstacle and I am no go... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When you get a job, when (if ever) do you tell others you're |
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Posted: 19 May 2010, 12:04 am
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| I'm sure this is not a new subject, but I tried to search for an earlier thread on the same topic and didn't find one. I've been unemployed and just a few weeks ago got a job. I like this work and I fit well into it, except ... I come across differently than I mean to sometimes. At what point, if ev... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: autism reality documentary |
| AndyG |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2010, 7:31 am
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Replies: 304
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| There is an article in Yahoo online news about autism. I just posted, in the comments, a link to this video. It seems that as much as people are wanting to know more about the subject, there are still just one or two slots that autistic people fit into, in most people's minds. This video is great fo... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselling Thread |
| AndyG |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2010, 8:03 pm
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Replies: 741
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| Thanks, leejosepho. SAD is real and the effect of almost eternal overcast on me is real and pretty severe. I did feel great for that couple of months; I wasn't just trying to convince myself. I felt more positive, had more energy even though I slept less, and I felt there were more things possible i... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselling Thread |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2010, 8:00 am
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| I tend to think autistics are less likely to even drink at all, but that sure did not stop me! . . . . Sure, and now you need something to replace the alcohol, correct? That was my deal. leejosepho, thank you much for the time you took to thoughtfully answer my post! It hurts to hear of how you los... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselling Thread |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2010, 2:38 am
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| I'm new here, and though I try to read through a thread before replying, that would take me days in this case. I'm probably alcoholic. I'm dealing with a hell of a lot that has happened in my life. I didn't start drinking until I was 25 years old, which I think is atypical of those with a drinking p... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi, I'm new here |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 7:04 pm
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| lelia no, that's not me. It would be cool to know someone here in person. I should tell my dad about this place. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: A Forum for aspies from India |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 4:45 am
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| I suppose its because of differences in the way one thinks. Right? :) Most people in India don't have english as a primary language, they tend to think in their mother tongue and directly translate it into english. e.g. In hindi I would think "Ye baarish ka mausam hai. haina?" now that becomes a qu... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: A Forum for aspies from India |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 3:11 am
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| One thing that got me in trouble at times, after I moved to the USA at the age of 16, was a certain conversation pattern that I grew up with in India, that did not work here. In India, I could make what sounded like a statement, then just by adding one word at the end, make it into a question. Even ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: A Forum for aspies from India |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010, 2:47 am
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| As I knew India, compared to the USA, traditions were of very high importance, and social rules less forgiving to those who "broke" them. This has probably changed some since I was there 30 years ago, but still I imagine being an AS adult in India might be more challenging in some ways. There is one... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: autism reality documentary |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010, 11:41 pm
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That is great!!
I posted a link in Facebook, with my comment "Some of this video is about me". |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi, I'm new here |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010, 11:22 pm
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thanks for the welcome, all  |
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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: 07 Feb 2010, 10:59 pm
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Replies: 797
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Great thread! I am INTP, 95% on the intuitive part.
I learned of this test years ago, and read the book "Please Understand Me". It really shined a light on life and helped me a lot! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Questions about you |
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Posted: 06 Feb 2010, 11:23 pm
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| What is your first name? Andy Age: 47 Location: Oregon Hobbies and Interests: science, playing scrabble Why are you here? found this place by accident (looking up the meaning of a phrase) and noticed I kind of fit in When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Never diagnosed Favori... |
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