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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Regarding addictions - Is anyone else like this? |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 6:52 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,410
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Williams Syndrome |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2014, 6:20 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,190
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| I've copied this from the FAQ page on the Williams Syndrome Foundation website: My child has a Williams Syndrome diagnosis and I have been told they also have Autism. Can this be right? In some respects WS is the polar opposite of ASD, the gregarious and socially open nature of WS people contrasting... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: strong female characters in anime - suggestions |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2014, 6:15 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,488
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Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell.
I haven't seen much of it, but I find Motoko more interesting than most female anime characters. Ghost in the Shell also has complex themes to muse over. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Articulation help for my hubby (NT) |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2014, 2:48 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,229
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| Perhaps try showing him this book if you feel that it relates to you: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Woman-Aspergers-Syndrome-Partner/dp/1849058830 It's short and informal, but it may be a helpful introduction for your husband. The chapters are very short, so he could read the whole book in 1 -2 hou... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why "acting NT" is psychologically damaging |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2014, 8:50 am
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,198
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Quote: It does not matter whether he is in charge or has leaders, as long as he is accepted by the group
I don't believe this is true for all NTs. Some will try to move further up in the group to become a "leader" e.g. by promotion, or higher rank. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Light it up Blue |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 30 Mar 2014, 8:26 am
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Replies: 47
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| I like blue. Although I would really like to know why the hate against Autism Speaks, anyone willing to enlighten me? All I know is that they are some sort of (US?) autism organization with the goal to do... something? No idea what exactly they do. :) Try reading this: http://www.psychologytoday.co... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: The Magic Restroom Cafe - fun for autistic kids? |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2014, 1:15 pm
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Replies: 8
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Wind wrote: Wouldn't be very comfortable sitting on a cold toilet seat 
Send it back and ask for a warm one. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: The Magic Restroom Cafe - fun for autistic kids? |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 22 Mar 2014, 7:46 am
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Replies: 8
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| I just found this :http://www.autisticglobetrotting.com/is-the-magic-restroom-cafe-fun-for-kids-with-autism.html Yep, it's a cafe with a toilet theme. Food is served in dishes that look like toilets. The seats are toilets. Kids can play in toilets. There is even an actual restroom with working toile... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: If you could create an autism tv episode |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 15 Mar 2014, 2:22 pm
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Replies: 5
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| I really like Sherlock Holmes. So, I would be happy if one day someone created a version of Holmes where he really did have autism. If I were to create a TV show based on this idea I would set it in the present (like BBC Sherlock), but have it set when the characters were teenagers. I would like it ... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: New Sailor Moon Anime |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 15 Mar 2014, 7:59 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,844
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I'm looking forward to seeing it. I have only read two volumes of the manga.
Sailor Pluto and Saturn are my favorite scouts. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asking pointless questions, is that how NTs get friends? |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2014, 2:05 pm
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Replies: 16
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Yes if it helps you connect. It can sometimes get a bit draining though if it feels an unnatural thing to do,
As well as social bonding I think that asking questions like, "Have you had a haircut?" is also a way of asking for the person to elaborate to keep the conversation going. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: We are not superior to NT'S! |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2014, 10:45 am
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Replies: 127
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| With my learning disabilities, most everyone is smarter than me. Depending on what one means by smarter. Aspie, NT whatever. We're all human beings, and we all have our strengths, weaknesses and struggles. That is pure reality. But you are really smart going by your posts! For someone so young you ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you choose your special interest? |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2014, 4:25 am
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,640
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| Are there any factors which affects what your special interest is? E.g. does age/ability/personality have any influence? Or maybe if your are depressed/happy? I'm sorry for being vague. I suppose I'm wondering how much choice people have over choosing their special interests or if is something much ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Question for NT's.. |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2014, 3:20 am
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Replies: 3
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| It can seem a little odd. We can get a lot of information from body language -what mood the person is in (relaxed/tense/happy/angry/etc), how they feel about us (i.e. if that person likes or dislikes us), if they are our social equal or not (e.g. two friends meeting up for coffee will have relaxed a... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I am a bad person |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 02 Feb 2014, 3:44 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,217
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You said "Hello. Long time no see," to me not so long ago in a thread I started.
That made me happy  |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Visual hallucinations |
| AshTrees |
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Posted: 02 Feb 2014, 6:10 am
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Replies: 2
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Can people without mental illness experience visual hallucinations?
I work in a supermarket. Back in October last year I briefly saw myself standing in front of the trolley I was pushing. I blinked and she disappeared.
Thanks |
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