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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: part-time job recommendations at 16 w/ autism |
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Posted: 29 May 2019, 10:02 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 527
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| When I was a teenager I worked at McDonald's. They mainly kept me in the back in the "grill" where I cooked the meats, fried the fry products and made the sandwiches. I didn't really have to interact with anyone aside from co-workers. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Being punished for things I cannot help |
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Posted: 20 Aug 2016, 11:47 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 428
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| I really hate being on the spectrum. I feel like I am being punished for things I cannot help. It feels like life is a constant uphill battle, a cruel endurance test. Sometimes I wonder if it's all really worth the fight... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 10 year old child still in pull ups |
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Posted: 11 Oct 2015, 12:16 am
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Replies: 49
Views: 9,120
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| I am a 32/m on the spectrum dating a woman with a 10 year old son who is also on the spectrum. I absolutely adore her son, however he is 10 years old and is still in pull ups and still going to the bathroom in his pants. He is on the lower functioning end...I don't see why he can't figure out when ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 10 year old child still in pull ups |
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Posted: 10 Oct 2015, 7:36 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 9,120
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| Hi All, I am a 32/m on the spectrum dating a woman with a 10 year old son who is also on the spectrum. I absolutely adore her son, however he is 10 years old and is still in pull ups and still going to the bathroom in his pants. He is on the lower functioning end, however he is smart enough to work ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Do you "friend-zone" people? |
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Posted: 24 Sep 2012, 2:03 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,801
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| What purpose does this serve? Is it a lie meant to spare someone's feelings? And what's with "not wanting to ruin the friendship" with a romantic venture? Translation: " I really enjoy spending time with you, and I really want to be your friend, however I am not attracted to you romantically/sexual... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: what are you listening to THIS VERY SECOND? |
| jman |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2012, 9:03 pm
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Replies: 65,045
Views: 2,429,144
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| [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z-jnbRVQKk[/youtube] |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Pictures of Hot Aspies |
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Posted: 22 Apr 2011, 12:03 pm
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Replies: 5,684
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TeaEarlGreyHot wrote: Me bowling... lol 
Thick. Just the way I like em  |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Pictures of Hot Aspies |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2011, 7:07 pm
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Replies: 5,684
Views: 153,307
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| http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k533/CallaLilya/electionparty.jpg Election party last Sunday, me and Finland's minister of Foreign Affairs (former MEP) :) And people say I have pale skin. 8O :lol: No, that's not fair, I like pale skin. And I thought Lilya had makeup on. Lyla is your hair natura... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what's your myers-briggs personality type? |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2011, 9:07 pm
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Replies: 79
Views: 17,786
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Whisper wrote: INFP/INTP, depending on how the questions are phrased.
ya I also kinda toe the line between INFP and INTP because despite how emotional I can be for a male, I can also be very logical and analytical I guess that's part of being an aspie |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what's your myers-briggs personality type? |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2011, 1:09 pm
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Replies: 79
Views: 17,786
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| I am an INFP, an unusual type for a male, let alone a male aspie. What everybody elese? |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: You have to love yourself... |
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Posted: 12 Apr 2011, 12:35 pm
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Replies: 64
Views: 4,220
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| What do I have going for me? Be honest. I'll be able to tell if you're just lying to be nice. Hi Erisad, I have been following your posts for a while and you seem really sweet. I can relate to having pressure put upon me by relatives, you need to tell them in maybe a not so kind way to back the eff... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Adderall |
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Posted: 30 Mar 2011, 10:52 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 294
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I was just recently diagnosed with ADHD, was put on Strattera two months ago and I don't think it's working, I still have problems with procrastination, organizing myself, and staying on task though my concentration has improved.
I might ask my pdoc about adderall. |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Why don't I enjoy sex? |
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Posted: 29 Mar 2011, 10:30 am
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Replies: 805
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| This year has been hell for me so far. So you're happily in love? Ha! Not anymore. You're missing your Aunt? Ha! She's dead now. You wanted to use that refund money to buy a car? Ha! Your internship costs $1600 , enjoy. 2011 can go die in a fire now. I know that this OT, but you actually had to pay... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Why don't I enjoy sex? |
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Posted: 28 Mar 2011, 8:59 pm
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Replies: 805
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| That's a violation of rights, as an adult, surely it's your legal right to say "I don't want you in here". I can't believe it. She can say it, but her mother has made her believe she can't. I just don't want to start drama with her. "Why don't you want me in here? Are you hiding something from me? ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and synesthesia? |
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Posted: 26 Mar 2011, 12:48 am
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Replies: 66
Views: 15,061
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| I have synesthesia and I love it :D Each number is a different color, music is involuntarily matched with different imagery, and inanimate objects are personified. For example when of my special interests is roads. When a road ends a "stronger" road (usually interstate or a US highway) "defeats" the... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: HELP!! autistic man at bar won't stop embarassing himself! |
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Posted: 07 Dec 2010, 11:09 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,141
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Quote: GO ON YOUTUBE AND LOOK UP TIMMY SHIMMY THATS HIM! BELIEVE IT! so any advice on what to do would be appreciated
is this him:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uqY85ZIueg[/youtube] |
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