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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Handcuffed and Treated Like a Criminal with ASD |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 08 Sep 2014, 6:59 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,026
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| I am in the hospital right now with severe anemia. Once that is done they want to transfer me to a county psychiatric ward for a full psych evaluation. I just contacted a doctor who deals with Autism/Aspergers. I was 10 years old when I got my initial diagnosis but it was not Aspergers back then. I ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Handcuffed and Treated Like a Criminal with ASD |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 07 Sep 2014, 8:45 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,026
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| I had a public meltdown due to vehicle troubles in the Texas heat. I was handcuffed and slammed into a patrol car causing an injury. I am also severely anemic. I told the officer that I had a meltdown and everything is back to normal but he did not understand and just thought that I was some psychot... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Houston Texas ASD Help |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 07 Sep 2014, 8:39 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,434
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| I am looking for someone in the Houston, Texas area that deals with ASD. Anyone know of someone? You may inbox me if you wish. I had a meltdown and was picked up by the police. I cannot seem to convince any medical personnel that it was a meltdown as part of the autism spectrum and they have assumed... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Feeling so separate from the world and in limbo |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 30 Aug 2014, 11:36 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,955
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| I think, I breathe but I do not live. Someone got it right when they said "It's like I'm sleepwalking" |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I can't express myself through words or writing |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 04 Aug 2014, 10:12 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 22,752
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I have the same problem. It was worse when I was younger. I had to practice writing. My suggestion is to practice a lot. This forum is a good place to start.
My mind has very complex thoughts and I also have trouble articulating. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Backpacking&self employment |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2014, 9:02 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 886
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you feel more comfortable in darkness or dimmed light? |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 20 Jul 2014, 9:55 pm
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,490
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| Dimmed light like in an aquarium or a nightlight. I used to have a blue and a green lightbulb in the hallway. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: are you well liked |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 15 Jun 2014, 3:30 pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,842
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| No. I have never been well liked. I am out of sight out of mind. I rarely get invited to anything. I don't get compliments. I don't get promotions. I am required to work ten times as hard for the same amount of respect someone else would get. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People telling you to snap out of depression, irritating? |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 23 May 2014, 12:03 am
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Replies: 76
Views: 13,092
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| Was basically told to put my big girl panties on and start acting like an adult and handle pro blems like an adult |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My Apologies.. |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 20 May 2014, 3:48 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 928
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| You're OK. I'm not offended. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Any fitness aspies? |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 17 May 2014, 6:48 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 947
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| I recently started fitness training and healthy eating. It makes me feel much better about myself. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Screwed up again |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 08 May 2014, 5:24 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 596
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| I lost some friends over the past few weeks or who I thought were friends. I have family that want nothing to do with me. I have a family member that I had never met and been talking to daily for a little while. Met them last week. Now, they want nothing to do with me. I can't figure out what I said... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How Does Autism Appear To NTs |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 07 May 2014, 8:13 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,337
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I offend others all of the time it seems. I don't mean to and I am too socially inept to even realize it  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism Confusion |
| kelgoldenhearttx |
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Posted: 10 Oct 2013, 8:37 pm
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Replies: 58
Views: 3,749
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| I think some people adapt as such they are able to get along and function well. |
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