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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Putin in the Spotlight |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 06 Feb 2015, 2:28 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,876
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| The CIA "experts" can't discern the difference between a narcissistic sociopath with ocd in the beginning stages of dementia from someone with Asperger's....and now the public who don't know any better will associate Asperger's with another negatively perceived person in the news. Great. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 06 Sep 2014, 7:15 pm
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Replies: 0
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I put myself out there
top dog
get 'er done
he/she/you are being a baby
baby bump |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Gluten free diet helps with autistic behaviour |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 19 Aug 2014, 6:01 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,142
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| Holy crap. No! Unless one has a gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease, going gluten free has no benefit. I'm Aspie and was diagnosed with a medical gluten intolerance a couple of years ago. Not only is going gluten free a shock to the body, all of that change of diet and habit is a real blow to emoti... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Online Aspie tests question |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2014, 2:26 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,147
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| The tests aren't a diagnosis, so according to these tests you maybe have symptoms that are associated with Asperger's. It doesn't mean you have Asperger's. Aspergers is an Autism Spectrum Disorder. There are other Autism Spectrum Disorders......all of which, including Asperger's Syndrome, are catego... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Living life when you are not a social being |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2014, 8:40 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,813
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| I choose to live alongside the society in which I am thrust. To me, it is no dilemma. I don't feel an instinctual need to conform to societal expectations, and am very comfortable without being within. Why do you feel you need to adopt any mentality which does not come naturally to you? Can you just... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Executive dysfunction |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2014, 8:29 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,672
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| While I don't know for certain, I think that Executive Dysfunction due to ASDs are like what I've got, or my son has, which is to know that there is point A and point D but an inability to project how to get there or to conclude what points B or C could or should be. I don't have ADHD but do underst... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: needing to love and be loved |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2014, 6:28 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,854
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| There is no option for getting love from one's self! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should I just leave it alone |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2014, 12:41 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,774
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| Haha I can definitely see I am the away team. To the other poster - You really have not experienced autistic hypersexuality. You don't have the slightest clue what you are talking about. .....and this is why I do not feel comfortable attempting to converse with NTs. OP, you have no idea what I have... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Opinions on the Raised by an Aspergers Parent discussion? |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2014, 12:23 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,356
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| I wanted to add this, I have met people in the past who immediately took a dislike to me, who, when at some point in our interactions, some of my aspie traits became apparent, took it upon themselves to explain my behavior to others. It was never in a positive light, at best it was pitying. It alwa... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to speak to NT people? |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2014, 12:01 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,064
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OP's example of conversation makes me laugh!!
I've got no solutions, but commiserate! When you figure it out, please share your results with me! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should I just leave it alone |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 17 Jun 2014, 11:50 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,774
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| Oh also I almost burned his house down. That would be a deal ender for me. BTW, I don't understand the NT need to vent feelings without actively seeking either comfort, advice, or to learn something. It sounds to me you want validation. You're not asking for the former, so I won't offer any. I won'... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Opinions on the Raised by an Aspergers Parent discussion? |
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Posted: 17 Jun 2014, 4:34 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,356
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| Shall we just pretend that actions have no consequences then? Will we pretend that no one is ever hurt unintentionally by others? If it helps people understand how others feel about their actions how can that be a bad thing? Maybe it will help others not make the same mistakes. Maybe some of these ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Opinions on the Raised by an Aspergers Parent discussion? |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 17 Jun 2014, 3:43 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,356
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| It is difficult to read all the disparaging remarks people are making about family members who, despite having to grow up AS and undiagnosed, raised a family and then are considered to be abusive because of their intrinsic Aspie traits. The few posts I read showed me that overly emotional people can... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Chikungunya, Dengue Fever and all that jazz |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 16 Jun 2014, 10:57 pm
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Replies: 0
Views: 378
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| I know this type of post is not consistent with the other types of posts in this section, but the category is "random"... and this is rather random: Chickungunya and Dengue Fever have been in the news in the US lately. They're saying the diseases are becoming more frequent in certain regions of the ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: random sensory craveings ? |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 16 Jun 2014, 10:46 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,649
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| I like the bouncy balls that light up when they bounce, hula hoops that make a whizzing sound, scented bubbles (my ex tells me I should put glow stick liquid into the bubble mix some time), and without objects I like to jump around and spin, I like the feeling of scratchy sand on my bare feet, or sq... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone have trouble reading aloud vs silently? |
| MaKin |
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Posted: 16 Jun 2014, 10:41 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,372
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| I think most people have that same problem, unless they're practiced at reading aloud, like politicians, school teachers and people in the media are. |
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