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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Whats expected of me socially |
| loosewheel |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2013, 1:25 pm
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Replies: 11
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| I just treat everyone in a similar way with the exception of an intimate partner whom I am more affectionate with in varying ways or a boss/employer. I just stick to formal polite and try to be friendly if I feel like making chit chat. That's the fortress, the more definite wall. They're either ins... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Whats expected of me socially |
| loosewheel |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2013, 11:32 am
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Replies: 11
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| I'm not really qualified to answer this as I'm not NT, I can only give my observations. Many seem to believe that NTs have some magical ability to just sense and understand others. If this were true there would be no problem, as they would intuitively understand us. People really just reflect everyt... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How can I tell... |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2013, 6:18 am
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Replies: 11
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| bumble: I can understand and identify with a lot of what you have said here. You have said quite a bit so I wont respond directly, and it may not have been your expectation to. Needless to say, if you copy/paste your posts and print it out, I think you have your list to take to your therapist as a s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How can I tell... |
| loosewheel |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2013, 3:28 am
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Replies: 11
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| Both ASD and NT can have Social Anxiety. If an NT is negatively socially adapted they can display behaviours similar to ASD. The difference is in the neurological development. ASD do not have the neurological circuitry to intuitively perceive and process social interaction as an NT would. If the NT ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: homeschooling |
| loosewheel |
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Posted: 07 Dec 2013, 6:19 am
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Replies: 5
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| I actually did it the other way around. I home schooled when they were young and having the greater difficulties. Then sent them to school when I felt they were more able to deal with it. At age 11 all 3 of my children that have been diagnosed with a disorder seemed to have a growth in awareness and... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: demon be gone!! (and give me my stuff back...) |
| loosewheel |
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Posted: 07 Dec 2013, 2:49 am
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Replies: 4
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| I think it may be the sock monster. You know, when you put the washing away there's always odd socks without their partner. Recently in our house I've noticed that towels are going missing as well. Our house must be favourable for the sock monster and it's grown big enough to take towels now. I fear... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Got Anything Random To Say |
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Posted: 05 Dec 2013, 12:41 am
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| Bloody hell that was an ordeal! No wonder most women don't do a tyre change themselves. Unless you've got some muscle those nuts just will. not. budge. Nonetheless it's done. If you've got a half decent wheel brace, stand on the lever and bounce your weight a little to loosen the nuts. That reminds... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: "Um..." |
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Posted: 05 Dec 2013, 12:12 am
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Replies: 11
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| I'd like some clarification on what it means when someone, when responding to someone else, begins their sentence with "um". I'm not referring to normal speech when you are trying to think of what to say, I'm referring to typed responses such as in a forum like this. Example: Person 1: "I don't lik... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What makes a person a Genius? |
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Posted: 04 Dec 2013, 7:03 pm
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Replies: 91
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| The term “genius” is generally used subjectively rather than objectively, to refer to someone of brilliant achievement, and usually an achievement that others appreciate. A person can be regarded as a genius by some and a useless twit by others. Many of those in history who are regarded as genius we... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why in depth self diagnosis is complicated in AS |
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Posted: 04 Dec 2013, 9:30 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,893
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| The DSM is vague in the definition of the symptoms of ASD. Applied subjectively I think it is very difficult to know if yourself qualifies. It's more the informal lists of examples, reading stories by others, and so on that gives a better idea if the diagnosis suits. That being said, I think that ma... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Got Anything Random To Say |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2013, 8:39 am
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Replies: 121,515
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| Is it normal to get worried for fictional characters when bad things happen to them and they could end up being gone forever? I feel that way a bit when I create GUIDs (globally unique identifiers) on the computer. They are supposed to be unique. So if I generate one and don't use it that poor litt... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Got Anything Random To Say |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2013, 8:32 am
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| <-- Hey look, I'm a Raven. Hang on. I don't know if I want to be a Raven. That's a little to close to Ravin' lunatic, isn't it? |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: It's almost come full circle |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2013, 7:43 am
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| Congratulations, you made it to maturity. Many never do. And I'm not talking ASD/NT, just people in general. It does keep going though. The broadening of experience and awareness doesn't actually end until you die. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Talking......takes so much effort sometimes. |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2013, 1:32 am
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Replies: 13
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| Yes, I finds this too. You know what you mean but it's just so much work to put it into words. I've often wished “Can't you just reach in here and get it, instead of me sending it to you.” The only consolation is that I find reading and writing far more difficult. What would be termed today as a lea... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Bummer ... |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2013, 9:38 pm
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Replies: 17
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| I think your comments were pertinent. The other person was not being empathic, they were being hysteric. The feeling junkies are just after a hit. The same thing happened when Lady Diana died. Everyone was crying. People dying is a sad thing, but I didn't know her, and neither did they. People die a... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: What is it about AS that makes people hunger for a diagnosis |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2013, 9:51 am
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Replies: 78
Views: 10,155
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| Ive noticed that more than any other condition people seem to strive to obtain an AS diagnosis. Ive noticed this in myself too. I feel like theres a profound sense of validation attached to the condition its as if it would take all the traits that we associate with shame and rejection and turn them... |
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