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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: When people ask where the autistic adults are... |
| TheBookworm |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2012, 10:54 pm
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| ...after toe-walking. Do people just forget that adults wear shoes? . 8O I didn't know that that had anything to do with ASD or autism. Holy poopers. I've been doing that since I was really little. I still do, and most people tell me It's bad for my ankles/feet. But I have huge feet (for a girl any... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sighing and Rocking |
| TheBookworm |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2012, 5:38 am
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Replies: 5
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| questor: I already do the knee-bouncing, thing but more often it's the rocking (but not at the same time :) ) And when I get upset/uncomfortable I do the tearing paper/tissues. I suppose knee-bouncing & confetti-making is less odd than sighing & rocking, so I'll try to find something else to... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sighing and Rocking |
| TheBookworm |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2012, 11:20 pm
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| I always wanted to know, is sighing EXCESSIVELY and rocking from side to side something generally affiliated with the autism spectrum? I do both, a lot, at school especially. My mum gets so mad at me when I rock from side to side, she says "that's what crazy people do." I don't quite believe her. I ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 'bad' behaviour and reactions from Dad |
| TheBookworm |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2012, 10:04 pm
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Replies: 51
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| My son is 17 yrs old. I have never had him diagnosed but everything that he is - has been since he was small - points to AS. It's ok with me, I don't think it matters at all so that's why I didn't bother with a dx. He is an incredibly talented writer and also loves art, but hopeless in maths/logic.... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Kissing |
| TheBookworm |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2012, 8:27 pm
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Replies: 12
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 I did that when I was little too! But, it was only to one guy  I was in primary and I would chase the poor kid around. I did stop of course. Your story and chart sound like a great idea. Good luck.  |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: talking about death |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2012, 8:06 pm
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Replies: 15
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| I have two theories, I'm not saying either one is more correct than the other, they can be/are both equally right. This reminds me of when I was little, my grandmother died when I was seven, I don't really feel like I actually knew her now, and don't remember too much about her. I feel I've always b... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Any advice exp w/ aspie child rejecting classroom helper |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2012, 7:54 pm
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Replies: 31
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| I almost went through the same situation as your son, but I was given a choice as to what happened to me (I was 12 when diagnosed with a learning disability that affects my math processing). I was given something called 'Adaptations' where I had chosen what areas I want help in and what can be done(... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 15 yr old stepson with NVLD emailed bomb threat |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2012, 7:15 pm
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Replies: 59
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| He hasn't been tested for pragmatic speech deficit. His parents only do what they are required to do. They barely accept the NVLD, they don't want any other Dx. As far as the email he sent. He emailed the principle and basically said "A bomb will go off in your place or work. I can't tell you where... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: lonelyness, caused by all the suffering and abuse. |
| TheBookworm |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2012, 8:24 am
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Replies: 6
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| The abuse didn't end at the school just last year I was beaten by Hospital staff, who just didn't want to help out, so they refused to care for my needs, then beat me, then blamed me for it and lied to the police so they got me arrested, I end up being "guilty" for something I didn't do, and now I'... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: i dont have aspergers... |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2012, 8:10 am
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Replies: 15
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| That's what my doctor thought...he didn't think I had Asperger's Syndrome but my psychiatrist said I may have it. They're supposed to do proper testing, it's not just a matter of looking at you and asking one or two questions....and I think the only person qualified to give a diagnosis is a psychol... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: What fictional world/universe would you want to live in? |
| TheBookworm |
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012, 5:12 am
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,394
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Since most have already been said, I only have two to add:
Oz (The Gregory Maguire version) and Narnia |
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