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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Empathy and fashion |
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Posted: 19 Nov 2004, 10:45 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,609
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| Me too. I think it's more important to wear clothes you feel comfortable in, that you think looks nice than what's fashionable. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Cats! |
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Posted: 19 Nov 2004, 10:29 am
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Replies: 108
Views: 11,459
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| I've always loved cats, I used to have this awesome cat who thought he was human, he would play football and try to get in the car with me! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone else keep spiders or other arthropods? |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2004, 10:32 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,384
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| I don't mind the spiders in my house, they keep it free of flies and suchlike.. I'm not sure about keeping one for a pet though. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I need help! |
| star-lily |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2004, 10:13 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,979
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| It's a huge misconception that AS people can't feel empathy, they feel the same as anyone else.. some people have trouble expressing empathy, which is more of a communication skills problem.. I can't say whether you have AS or not but your psychiatrist doesn't seem to have all his facts.. Also, lots... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: A question for all of you |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2004, 6:15 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,403
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| I wouldn't judge anyone by their posts because I'd assume they're having a bad day or something.. I wouldn't really notice unless they're being really abusive or racist or something. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Milk/Gluten Free. |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2004, 5:46 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,069
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| I am also doing it for health reasons Ilster.. I have chronic fatigue and often have sickness or stomach pains after eating.. these are all signs of a food intolerance I am told.. I'm also hoping it helps my concentration.. so far I have managed to stick to it, I don't have any improvement in my hea... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Strobe lights & blobs |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2004, 4:37 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,870
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| I often see coloured blobs and patterns behind my eyes, I think it's pretty normal, not just an aspie thing. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Milk/Gluten Free. |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2004, 12:13 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,069
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I started it yesterday.. I am starving, I haven't been to the shops yet and there's nothing to eat but a tin of lentil soup.. I want cheese dammit  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Makeup |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2004, 12:06 pm
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Replies: 65
Views: 7,727
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| I usually wear a bit of makeup, I prefer a natural look though it is fun to dress up sometimes. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When did you first hear about Asperger's Syndrome? |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2004, 7:53 am
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,154
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| I first heard about it in psychology class.. I didn't think it could be me cause it sounded like a serious mental illness.. it wasn't until a couple of years ago when I came across an internet article by someone with aspergers that it clicked into place. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is the difference.. |
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Posted: 14 Nov 2004, 9:48 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,583
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| thanks Civet.. that clears things up for me a lot.. it is one of those confusing things noone seems to know round here lol. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is the difference.. |
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Posted: 14 Nov 2004, 8:26 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,583
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| between Asperger's and high-functioning autism? Are they the same thing? Or two separate disorders? |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: To tell or not to tell? |
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Posted: 14 Nov 2004, 7:40 am
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,914
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| I don't know if I would tell anybody- I think that once people know about it they would start treating me differently, I would rather they just take me as I am without being labelled as suffering from a disorder.. it doesn't help that most people don't know anything about Asperger's and autism, mayb... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Alternative therapies and Aspergers? |
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Posted: 14 Nov 2004, 6:49 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,734
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| Thanks for the links Arashi.. I am thinking of trying the gluten/milk free diet myself, no idea if it works for adults, as most of the research seems to be with children.. but it can't do any harm I suppose.. I am glad your son is making good progress, good luck to you both! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When I was a child, my favorite book was... You're kidding?! |
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Posted: 14 Nov 2004, 6:32 am
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Replies: 89
Views: 8,322
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| I used to read anything and everything I could get my hands on as a kid.. my favourites were James Herriot "All Things Bright and Beautiful", and "The Hobbit". |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Being Treated like a Child |
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Posted: 14 Nov 2004, 6:04 am
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,262
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| People often speak to me as if I was younger than I am.. I think it's because I am really shy and unconfident in a lot of social situations which makes me seem younger. Also because I don't go out much, and I tend to avoid situations that make me uncomfortable I don't feel I have as much life experi... |
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