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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What am I? |
| frankieG |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2015, 6:56 pm
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| I was born prematurely, 28 wks. I excelled in language in terms of speaking and reading from an early age, but I had delays in physical and mental development elsewhere. I only socialize with people I feel comfortable with, (That doesn't include most family members, though I love them), and often do... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: people making a big deal when you talk |
| frankieG |
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Posted: 22 Apr 2014, 8:39 am
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Replies: 18
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| I hardly said a word all through out my school years. Whenever I did, I'd get the "Oh gosh he TALKED!" bit. If it bothers you, ask them to stop, or prove that you're not a "one trick-pony" so to speak. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What are special schools like? |
| frankieG |
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Posted: 22 Mar 2014, 10:04 am
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Replies: 30
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| not quite sure what it was called, but I went to a kind of "slow-starter" school because I didn't start talking until I was about 4. was placed with children with CP, autism, intellectual disability...don't remember that much of it. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: new to WP |
| frankieG |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2014, 5:15 pm
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Replies: 4
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Welcome to WrongPlanet! And we are all certainly willing to help  |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: Best video game ever |
| frankieG |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2014, 11:01 am
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Replies: 17
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| My favorites are Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and BioShock. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: classic autism members what you should know about aspies |
| frankieG |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2014, 9:28 am
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Replies: 109
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| I also personally find it comforting to see myself as being autistic, rather than a separation via Asperger's. I dislike the term "Aspie" because I find it's too cutesy in relation to what is a serious issue. NOT saying you can't have pride, though. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Self-diagnosed and incorrect |
| frankieG |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2014, 7:57 am
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Replies: 37
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| I don't recall ever formally self-diagnosing myself. I took some sort of AS scale and passed with flying colors I was diagnosed by a neurologist with AS right as I graduated high school. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Tried something different this afternoon... |
| frankieG |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2014, 7:46 am
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Bravo! Good for you.
My sister, though not autistic, uses what she calls a "therapy rock". Coping items can be very useful, but if you feel you're embarrassed or burdened by them, try to see which ones you could cope without. Hope this helps. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to Stop Dressing Like a Teenager? |
| frankieG |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2014, 7:13 am
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Replies: 19
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I typically wear a baggy t-shirt and jeans. Long sleeves that are tight (ie, not jackets) are a big no-no for me. I too get criticized for my lack of fashion sense, but I argue, the heck with it, I'm comfortable  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: classic autism members what you should know about aspies |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2014, 6:43 am
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Replies: 109
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| I refer to myself as having an autistic spectrum disorder, maybe because I tend to think literally. Anyhow, you're certainly articulate about the things that you feel or notice; a lot of folks with ASD, AS, and so on have trouble with that. Also, try the book "Look Me in the Eye" by John Elder Robis... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Does anyone know how to create electronica/house music? |
| frankieG |
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Posted: 21 Dec 2012, 3:20 pm
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| I mean really good stuff like Daft Punk. I find that I have an ability to immerse myself in the powerful bass and rhythms of this music. I think it would help me a lot and would just be cool in general to be able to play/make this type of music. Is anyone on here knowledgeable as to how to do so? I ... |
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