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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: ISTJ vs INTJ aspies |
missratac |
Posted: 03 Sep 2012, 2:34 pm
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I've thought of Aspies as extreme ISTJ - which I am. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Stim toys |
missratac |
Posted: 02 Sep 2012, 1:13 pm
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Replies: 95 Views: 17,511
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Onyx or smooth wooden eggs or hearts, smooth pebbles, Aromadough. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post something that made you UNHAPPY today. |
missratac |
Posted: 31 Aug 2012, 4:21 pm
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Replies: 33,648 Views: 1,289,262
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Tried to take a photograph of the sore neck on one of my pet rats. He panicked and escaped. Fortunately, after a while with the light out, he climbed on top of the does' cage and I managed to catch him with great difficulty. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Whats your most recent ASD moment? |
missratac |
Posted: 31 Aug 2012, 4:17 pm
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Replies: 714 Views: 77,525
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Almost going into meltdown yesterday when the judge of tomorrow's rat show pulled out - two days before the show! Amazingly, I managed not to harm and eventually fixed another judge. although it means a lower status for the show. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: What professions are right for Aspies? |
missratac |
Posted: 31 Aug 2012, 10:04 am
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Replies: 7 Views: 1,484
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I was a database manager for 26 years - some teaching and general office work involved. I would have been interested in working in a library. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: scale of -10 to +10, how do you feel right now? |
missratac |
Posted: 31 Aug 2012, 1:59 am
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Replies: 35,585 Views: 1,985,073
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: How common are sensory issues in AS? |
missratac |
Posted: 31 Aug 2012, 1:57 am
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Replies: 17 Views: 2,927
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When I was a child, I always felt ill going into a shop with fluorescent lighting. My mother used to say that I put it on. . I'm also sensitive to barometric pressure changes, and to noise. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: scale of -10 to +10, how do you feel right now? |
missratac |
Posted: 30 Aug 2012, 7:57 pm
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Replies: 35,585 Views: 1,985,073
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Depressed, anxious, angry, invisible, worthless |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post 3 things that highlight your oddities |
missratac |
Posted: 30 Aug 2012, 7:55 pm
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1. I tend to talk about my special interest (pet rats) too much
2. I still can't read body language at 66
3. S few other compulsions - must identify variety of dogs, names of hymn tunes etc. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: In one word, how do you feel right now? |
missratac |
Posted: 30 Aug 2012, 7:45 pm
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Replies: 26,880 Views: 933,824
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello from Kent |
missratac |
Posted: 29 Aug 2012, 5:08 am
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Replies: 3 Views: 847
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I've just been told about this forum. I am 66 and have always had difficulties in social relationships, reading body language etc. and some rather obsessional interests. I have always felt 'different' and for a long time have suspected that I might have Asperger's syndrome. This feeling has been mad... |
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