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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: Queer-on-queer hate bingo |
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Posted: 22 Apr 2015, 4:28 pm
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Replies: 34
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| I feel like this is what depresses me most -the LGBTQ+ community talks about acceptance and understanding but there are lots of people who don't live up to it. I mean ultimately I know there are always going to be jerks in every group -people are people. But I think this (people saying you have to b... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Help/Advice needed....Panic Attacks |
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Posted: 22 Apr 2015, 4:16 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Anxiety is a huge thing for me and I have panic disorder as well as autism. If you're having a panic attack and you're at home you can lie flat on your stomach for 10 min. to help regulate your breathing. While you're doing this you can distract yourself by reading, listening to music ect. Panic att... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Aspie women -do you hate aspie men? |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2015, 11:19 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,716
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| I don't hate men on the spectrum -sure there's a few individuals I haven't gotten along with but that was more about not having anything in common with them or not liking their attitude not about them being on the spectrum. Just because we're all autistic doesn't mean we're all going to be best frie... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Noisy Dorm Neighbors. |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2014, 9:57 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,916
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| I had noisy neighbours and honestly after the 3rd night of noise until 2am I called campus police. If they're not breaking quiet hours there may not be much you can do -unless you talk to them and the RA about it together and try to come up with a compromise. Find out when quiet hours are -ours were... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Dorm Life and Roommates for Aspies |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2014, 9:51 am
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Replies: 9
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| Your bedroom -if it's one bedroom per person -might wind up being your space. The common areas you might have to compromise. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Was Adjusting to Dorm Life Hard for You? |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2014, 9:49 am
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Replies: 12
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| Yes in that I was away from home in a new town for the first time and change is something I'm terrible at. Being open about my autism helped but mostly I stayed in my room between classes. Most of my roommates were good -though there was second year where all the other girls in the house were from w... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: What is dorm Life like? |
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Posted: 05 Dec 2014, 4:01 pm
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Replies: 23
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| I lived in a university dorm for 6 years. Disclosure is big. If your room mates know that you're on the spectrum it should help them understand -your RA too. Mostly I kept to myself in my own room. Some survival tips I found helpful 1. do not talk behind your roommate's backs, if you have a problem ... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Need tips for executive funct. probls. at school 14 y.o. son |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2014, 8:35 pm
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Replies: 32
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| Will the teacher post notes online so all students have access to them? Will the teacher allow the lecture to be tape recorded? |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What helped your child through college/university? |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2014, 8:11 pm
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Replies: 5
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| Hi everyone, I'm working with my college to help raise awareness to staff about students with autism/asperger's in the classroom. Was there anything that really helped your child through college/university or even high school? Or anything you want staff to know? |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Can't take it in properly |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2014, 8:08 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 819
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| are there classmates you can ask for notes? Or maybe disability services programs at the school that can help speak to your teachers about getting notes or test accommodation? I understand that you're shy -I'm nervous about asking staff for things too even though it's a teacher's job to provide help... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: What helped you in post secondary? |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2014, 8:05 pm
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Replies: 2
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Hi everyone. Long story short I'm working with my college to help educate staff on Autism/Asperger's and am trying to think of things staff can do to help us in college/university 
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: any aces? |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2014, 8:30 pm
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Replies: 3
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I am Still sort of new, I didn't realize there was a name for it, so for the longest time I just thought I was lousy at being straight  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Folks please help me help my son |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2014, 1:21 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,927
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| Hey First, take a deep breath. Is he healthy -like eating well? Is he self harming (hitting his head against the floor or with his hands or biting himself or you?) If so see a doctor right away. If you have any doubts or concerns about your son you need to see a doctor and tell them about what you'r... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What does love feel like? |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2014, 1:05 am
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Replies: 28
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| I know I love my cat because when I think that one day she will get old and die and that I will have to live without her it makes my chest tight and hurt and the same thing happens when I think about losing my mom and that's how I know I love them. Other than that...I've never romantically loved som... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Comfort items? |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2014, 12:57 am
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Replies: 72
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| I have a bottle of my emergency meds for anxiety that I carry and just know they're there if I need them. But I always have headphones and books -always. Or sometimes my DS :D As far as clothing I usually wear a tiger hat <3 Some people around town don't even know my name but they see the hat and th... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Obsessional repetitve behaviour. |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2014, 12:54 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,295
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| I'm not as restricted but I can listen to the same song for hours and hours. I obsess about which fork and knives I use from the kitchen drawer (there are these pieces of cutlery that have been brought home with my dad from work and I just don't know where they've been or who they belong to). I have... |
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