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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Headline tells parents to torture possibly ASD toddlers |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2014, 10:58 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
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| There's a big difference between "encouraging" eye contact and forcing it, which is basically what the original article suggests. There's a big difference between doing it to a child who is able to comprehend WHY you're doing it, and doing it to a toddler who would have no such comprehension. Encour... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you identify as "Disabled"? |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2014, 10:39 pm
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Replies: 65
Views: 6,636
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| I never felt disabled, and to a point I still don't. However, after SSDI was suggested to me and reading the Social Security "Red Book" about their programs and how they define disability I realized the criteria fit me more than I would ever have been willing to concede. That was an eye-opener for m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Headline tells parents to torture possibly ASD toddlers |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2014, 9:04 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
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| CALLING ALL ASPIES! A lot of young kids need our help. The author of this piece of crap didn't even bother mentioning this is an autistic trait. So, it is encouraging parents of young autistic boys to torture their children by forcing them to do things they can't. PLEASE take two minutes out of your... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are any of you compulsive researchers? |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2013, 5:35 pm
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,253
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| I have always considered it just a natural sense of curiosity, but I guess I do get pretty compulsive about it. I know I'm at it again when I look up at my tabs and see they won't all fit on the screen. lol. I can easily get "lost" in research, losing all track of time. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did you feel your parents liked your siblings more then you? |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2013, 5:31 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,757
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| No question, my parents both favored my sister more when we were growing up. My mom eventually came around once my sister grew up and started mistreating her, but my father has never changed. In fact, I am pretty sure there were a lot of times he has downright resented or even hated me. He has been ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Susan Boyle Diagnosed with Aspergers |
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Posted: 09 Dec 2013, 6:13 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,871
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| I'm not what I would call a fan of hers, but I have to imagine she is a real hero to most of us with Asperger's. Announcing her diagnosis to the world is no different from a professional ball player announcing he is gay. These disclosures quickly become yesterday's news, but each new one makes accep... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: searching "aspergers" on google |
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Posted: 09 Dec 2013, 6:06 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,037
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Antidepressant medication |
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Posted: 22 Nov 2013, 2:24 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,206
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| Would you be afraid of taking a pill every day to treat your cancer? Depression is exactly like that. If it is not controlled, it can kill you. I started taking it at age 20, and it is the reason why I am still here at 44. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Ideas for Adults w/ Asp. Support group topics? |
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Posted: 30 Oct 2013, 9:04 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,459
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| I would think an Aspie would avoid "group therapy". By definition, it requires socializing. I would not be surprised at all if not many people showed up. A more effective way to do it might be via Skype or something, rather than in person. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dyspraxia and Asperger's |
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Posted: 23 Oct 2013, 4:01 am
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,552
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| The first time I read about Asperger's, I immediately recognized myself in the description. However, when I read about the dyspraxia that often accompanies it, that cemented the diagnosis for me. I have since gotten diagnosed with AS, but have not had a formal dyspraxia diagnosis. I am sure I would ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you lack a "regional accent" because of A.S |
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Posted: 23 Oct 2013, 3:57 am
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Replies: 63
Views: 30,673
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| Not only do I not have a local accent (or at least not much of one), my lack thereof has played a major role in the number of times other people have accused me of being "uppity" or conceited. I have a cousin I grew up with who to this day believes I talk the way I do for that reason. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do You Have Trouble Weedeating? |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2013, 3:56 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,058
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| Thanks to my recent diagnosis, I now know why it is I take forever to weedeat around my home. I become so entranced with the details and making everything look level that what should take a few minutes can take hours. Anyone else have an issue with this? |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New and confused |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 12:20 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,372
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| Take it from someone who never got diagnosed or received services until late in life, it is never too early to have your baby seen by professionals. Get help early and your kid may be able to avoid some of the misery many of us had before the diagnosis became known. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is there really a point to life for autistics? |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 12:16 am
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Replies: 58
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| Why on earth would you apply the NT definition of "worthiness" to your life? Some people don't understand my close connection to my dogs, but taking care of them gives me an important purpose in life. Find what makes you happy and focus on that. Don't try to fit into their square holes. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Have you found communications courses helpful? |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 12:11 am
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Replies: 4
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| I earned a bachelor's in Communications Studies. It wasn't until my recent diagnosis that I realized why I was drawn to the subject. I excelled in the subject, except for the sections on interpersonal communications. I had trouble understanding that. However, I found much of the information very use... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How do you keep the conversation going? |
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Posted: 02 Oct 2013, 8:25 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,230
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| <<<----- has the same problem. |
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