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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hyper mobility and EDS |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 12 May 2022, 5:53 pm
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| EDS is rare. Statistically, the determining factor is the EDS. If someone has EDS, there seems to be a pattern of them also being autistic. It's not that autistic people in general are more likely to have EDS - if that were the case it would not be a rare disease. The full genetic connection is very... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hyper mobility and EDS |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 12 May 2022, 4:23 pm
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Replies: 6
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When I was evaluated by a geneticist for EDS (which I have), I mentioned, 'oh, by the way, I'm autistic'.
She said, 'oh, I thought there was a high chance you were before I met you'.
Apparently it's a pretty major comorbidity with EDS. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: GRE Accommodations |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 24 May 2013, 6:13 pm
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Replies: 7
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| Well, I'm mailing off my application for GRE Accommodations today. Boy is this stressful. I have pages and pages of documentation, but I'm terrified they will think it's not enough and will send it back for more. I don't have time for more. I need to take the GRE this fall. But I have so much proof... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: GRE Accommodations |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 24 May 2013, 6:12 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,693
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thewhitrbbit wrote: I work with GRE (graduate records exam) as long as you have good documentation you should be fine.
Define "good."  |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: GRE Accommodations |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 22 May 2013, 7:06 pm
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Replies: 7
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| Well, I'm mailing off my application for GRE Accommodations today. Boy is this stressful. I have pages and pages of documentation, but I'm terrified they will think it's not enough and will send it back for more. I don't have time for more. I need to take the GRE this fall. But I have so much proof ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What's your functioning level? |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 06 May 2013, 7:46 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,162
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I agree to a poll, but I think you should add an option for those who switch between functioning levels.
I'm mostly high functioning, but when I go nonverbal, I don't think you can call me high functioning then. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: We might stay Aspies After All.... |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 06 May 2013, 5:25 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,268
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Verdandi wrote: NIMH's abandonment has to do with research, which means it is unlikely to filter down to clinical practice anytime soon.
True. Haha, I realized that after I posted it. But still, it's significant. I do agree with a lot of the DSM's definition of autism though. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: We might stay Aspies After All.... |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 06 May 2013, 4:39 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,268
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Odd Symptom |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2013, 11:31 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,560
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Does selective mutism go along with catatonia?
Because when I shut down I can go catatonic, but if I try to stave off the catatonia then I lose speech. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Odd Symptom |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2013, 10:34 pm
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Replies: 11
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PsychoSarah wrote: I pull out my eyebrows in response to stress. It sucks.
I've done that occasionally. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Odd Symptom |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2013, 10:14 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,560
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| I have been experiencing a weird symptom when under stress. It's been going on for about a year now. When I get stressed out, over-stimulated, or pressured, I lose the ability to form words correctly and speak well. Sometimes I can't get words out at all....other times I can get words out but I keep... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Three Aspies Walk Into A Bar... |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 25 Apr 2013, 11:13 pm
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Replies: 96
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An Aspie walks into a bar.
Gosh. That sounds like that would hurt! |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Can They Take My College Degree Away? |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 16 Apr 2013, 9:17 am
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,807
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Nope.
I had an obsessive-compulsive period concerning that. It's irrational; unless you do something TERRIBLE that directly affects the Alma Mater, you're fine. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Tabula Rasa as the source of discrimination |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2013, 9:14 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
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| I have a theory that Western culture has adopted some of John Locke's ideas of tabula rasa and applied them to psychology in ways that are harmful to non-NT's and encourage base and discriminatory behavior. Tabula rasa is the idea that all "men" are created equal, and differences are mostly account... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone get tics? |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2013, 12:08 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,542
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I don't know if mine are tics!
It's really odd....I will just be sitting here doing something and all the sudden I have this spasm that turns my head and makes me wince....
I can't stop it. So I'm not much help because I have no clue. Oh well. Sorry. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do people avoid eye-contact with you? |
| EstherJ |
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Posted: 18 Mar 2013, 7:43 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,110
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| I don't know. I'm so busy trying to keep my eyes as far away as possible.... |
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