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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autism And Brave New World Of Universal Healthcare |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2018, 8:59 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 445
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| sensationalism. demonization, really. distraction from the insidious truth that care for people with autism is illusory. united states of america, state of michigan: no care is covered for people with autism over the age of 19; care is both offered and given though, under the definition of smi (seri... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Aspie girl is afraid to meet me....help? |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2018, 7:52 pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,773
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| dont meet in a neutral spot. meet her where, when, and under whatever conditions she would want to meet. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Misdiagnosis of Missed ASD |
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Posted: 11 Jun 2016, 9:38 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,207
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| i agree that a survey could be illuminating/validating. ive been given schizophrenia, schizotypal, borderline, bi-polar, and social anxiety as incorrect primary diagnoses. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to tell my BF I think he might be AS? |
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Posted: 11 Jun 2016, 9:36 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,198
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| um, so, the sexual facet of your relationship is the only facet that is proving a barrier to growth of your relationship? correct me if i misunderstood. if that is the case though, how important is bringing up autism spectrum disorder to him? if he is functioning well in life and is as awesome as yo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone else find cleaning overwhelming? |
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Posted: 11 Jun 2016, 9:27 pm
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,949
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| yeah, i used to find it very overwhelming. i would get upset and couldn't do it at all. the 'where to start' problem was so without solution. ive found that one of my autistic problems is not being able to do a thing anything less than to 100% do a thing. with cleaning, i think i turned the corner w... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does diagnosis with Aspergers rather than autism matter? |
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Posted: 11 Jun 2016, 9:12 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,990
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| im from the states. ive also worked at a systems-level within the behavioral health system here. honestly, the diagnosis only 'matters' to the system if you are seeking treatment. i was diagnosed with aspergers by my diagnostician in 2012, who later amended my diagnosis to autism spectrum disorder ... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: scheduling app for phone HELP |
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Posted: 11 Jun 2016, 9:04 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 648
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| If you use the iPhone built-in reminders app, you can snooze the reminders for one hour, though you probably knew that. A search for "nag me" and "annoy reminders" will bring up some apps. They're all either free or a couple of bucks. There are also medication reminder apps, so ... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Does anyone else feel depressed after climaxing? |
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Posted: 07 Jun 2016, 3:37 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 186
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| It is an actual condition that happens in men. It's a hormone thing :) Huh? It's called post coital dysphoria yup. but. im not sure collapsing on the rug is what to do. ive...tried that. a lot of people cuddle after sex and talk about deep stuff. depression is good for talking about deep stuff =P |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Intimacy and sensory processing problems |
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Posted: 07 Jun 2016, 3:29 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 317
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| male here. so, yeah, i havent figured it out yet either (how to reduce sensory overload during sexual-type activity) although the advice given already sounds like its on the right track. i wanted to share what i have learned though. sometimes its plum easier to identify as an 'asexual', but the trut... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: anxiety and looking |
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Posted: 07 Jun 2016, 3:15 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 515
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| im sure this is bad advice, but i would state you have a disabling condition as part of the application process and not bring it up during the course of an interview. something about bringing it up seems forced. you do want to declare in case you need reasonable accommodations, and you can certainly... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does diagnosis with Aspergers rather than autism matter? |
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Posted: 06 Jun 2016, 11:33 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,990
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| im from the states. ive also worked at a systems-level within the behavioral health system here. honestly, the diagnosis only 'matters' to the system if you are seeking treatment. i was diagnosed with aspergers by my diagnostician in 2012, who later amended my diagnosis to autism spectrum disorder w... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: scheduling app for phone HELP |
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Posted: 06 Jun 2016, 10:36 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 648
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| I use mostly the built-in calendar and reminders apps. I'm confused though. Why an autism-specific app? What apps have you tried? What was it that didn't work for you? thank you for your reply. i could get 'icalendar' for the iPhone. thats kind of built in. its only three dollars. im asking about a... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Anyone else like imagining a person watching you? |
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Posted: 06 Jun 2016, 9:53 pm
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Replies: 9
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| ill take a stab at this. for me, i have an inability (or so it seems to me) to imagine other people in my life when they are not around. ive heard from other people that they have this ability. i see a lot of people with photographs on the desks and whatnot that help them to do this. so i think i re... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: scheduling app for phone HELP |
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Posted: 06 Jun 2016, 9:06 pm
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Replies: 4
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| hi guys. sorry about the CAPS in the subject line. and the caps in the last sentence. so, i am really struggling with my scheduling; not just with activities of daily living, but for my schoolwork too. ive got to get some scheduling going soon or the waves of life are going to crash over me =( i jus... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: How to stop scaring girls off so much |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 9:04 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,833
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| if she used that emoticon, it is likely you did nothing wrong. i think a lot of people vanish when things get 'more real'. i wouldnt let this make you question yourself and stop engaging with girls/women. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is everyone on the spectrum "disabled"? |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 9:01 pm
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Replies: 78
Views: 3,375
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| in the states, autism spectrum disorder is considered a 'developmental disability'. i do say i have a developmental disability as my delays & impairments do more often than not disable me in key ways. also here in the states though, being 'disabled' means that you receive government entitlements... |
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