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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Academic record destroyed by Autism |
| Petals021 |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2013, 12:52 am
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Replies: 13
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| Because of undiagnosed autism, my college record is horrifying, full of drops, withdrawals, Fs and incompletes. Despite this I am far above average in intelligence and academic ability. I want to continue studying but I'm finding that no reputable school is open to me because of my past record. I ha... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Looking for article recommendation for family |
| Petals021 |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 7:26 pm
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Replies: 0
Views: 388
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| I am newly-diagnosed in my 40s and would like a good article to send to my parents and siblings. Something easy-to-read and about what asperger's is generally (they don't need to know "how to live with your aspie child" as I'm an independent adult). I haven't really seen anything here on the site or... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Sharing diagnosis with estranged family |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 7:14 pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,916
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| OP is bumping this thread |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Wisconsin man found guilty of shooting black teenager |
| Petals021 |
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Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 11:05 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
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| Thanks for pointing this story out, but don't expect Anderson Cooper and his buddies on CNN to be holding any town hall meetings over it anytime soon. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Anyone's family "use" their diagnosis "agains |
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Posted: 11 Jun 2013, 2:28 pm
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Replies: 2
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| I am hesitant to "come out" to my often abusive family. On the one hand, the diagnosis might make them have to eat crow for always accusing me of being "immature", "stubborn", "the cause of all my own problems", etc. On the other hand, coming out to them could backfire. They could use it as ammuniti... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Seems like I'm no "boyfriend material" |
| Petals021 |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2013, 11:50 am
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Replies: 3
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| The sudden loss of interest thing can happen at any time during the early months of dating. It's too hard to say whether it is anything you are doing or just the other person changing her mind. I agree with what the other person said, that your remarks about being toyed with or becoming attached are... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Any info on Synesthesia in connection with Asperger's? |
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Posted: 02 Feb 2013, 1:39 am
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Replies: 9
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| Chloe33,that is not synasthesia; it is an olfactory hallucination. However, o.h.s are neurological issues like Asperger's, so there may be some connection. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How can I make friends in a new state? |
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Posted: 27 Jan 2013, 4:19 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,285
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| A hobby could be anything you do regularly in your spare time - including walking watching tv. You could certainly find people who do those things. Have you considered trying to start a hobby? Anything you think is interesting or fun can be made into a hobby. Take lessons in something. Attend lectur... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Do you find it harder to keep friends as you get older |
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Posted: 25 Jan 2013, 4:09 am
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Replies: 19
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| Anyone here find yourself becoming more alienated from friends and family as time goes on, like into middle age? This is problematic because at the same time, it is more difficult to make new friends as you age. Does anyone else deal with this predicament? How have you managed it? |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: INTJ females anyone??? |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2013, 10:07 pm
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Replies: 76
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Are room dividers rude? |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 5:21 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,894
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| About the partying, many schools have "quiet dorms" or "study dorms" for students like you who want peace and quiet. I would suggest that you raise *all* of these issues with someone at the school (whoever works with incoming freshmen). They might have some accommodations. Good luck - I can imagine ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone else creeped out by the Alex Plank adds? |
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Posted: 28 Dec 2012, 12:28 pm
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| It's "ads", not "adds". Isn't there some kind of grammar check for postings like these? |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Can anyone recommend good intro pamphlets or pages? |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2012, 10:44 pm
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Replies: 2
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| I'd like to get parents' recommendations for good book or articles/pamphlets on Asperger's. Something to provide family and friends who are not familiar with it. For some people a whole book might be a little much, so I'm also looking for shorter things - booklets or single pages of info. Has there ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Aspies' Failure to Launch - what are you supposed to do? |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2012, 9:38 pm
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Replies: 30
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| I'm just wondering what kind of discipline is supposed to be appropriate for older - teen and college-age - aspies who don't adjust to independent life. Have any of you ever resorted to extreme measures like throwing your kid out of the house or cutting them off financially? Is that considered an ac... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: New Aspie Woman Here |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2012, 12:29 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,324
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| Hello Everyone, I am pretty paranoid about revealing personal info here on this forum, so I'll just say I'm female, middle aged, newly diagnosed (unofficially). I would love to have a more private way to talk, so anyone is welcome to message me if they like. I hope no one minds if I find them intere... |
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