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Uh oh. What if you are asked to state if your intent was to peddle your music, in your subsequent comment and irritability with being sidetracked from that special attention to your productions?

LadyBug, please refrain from personal attacks.

Thank you.

Edit: Is there a way to ignore users on these forums?

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I just have an Xbox for a console at the moment - once I managed to pick up a decent gaming PC, I didn't really invest in the new generation of consoles. I really want to get a Wii, and actually went to pick one up last year, but didn't manage to find one. I'll have one soon.

Dude, go see a doctor.

Is there any way that I could possibly express more clearly to you that I am categorically not interested in your advice?

Ditto. That it's wise to see a doctor, for all the reasons that were stated, in an attempt to explain why you didn't get the Welcome Basket you hoped for.

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Has it occurred to anyone that the preceding posts are an excellent example of communication on the Autism spectrum? Children playing so well together.... New guy - Welcome. Really. We're not a bunch of nasties. We just come across that way sometimes.

Ladybug's and whatsisname's (sorry, dude, bad memory/lazy today) advice to see a doctor may not be a bad thing in the aspect of there could be a lot of things going on that can be mistaken for Aspergers or Autism. As LB said, some of those illnesses do mess with your mind, and some of them are treatable. Some aren't. If it were me I'd sure want to have those ruled out! Granted, having a medical professional wave his/her magic wand over you and pronounce a diagnosis isn't good for much other than getting certified in case you need the paperwork, and they do make mistakes. ("C"s get degrees in medical school just as well as "A"s do, after all. ) But a thorough evaluation is much more important in what it rules out.

If you're the only person in your family (include extended family) who fits the description you see of Aspergers or any other Autism spectrum disorder in yourself, it really might be a prudent thing to do to check for anything else that might be going on. It's my understanding that, though it's possible for a spectrum disorder to just randomly pop up in a family, typically there are others in the family that show the same type of behaviors or have similar problems, to a lesser or greater degree. You could be the mutation (sorry!), or you could find others in your family who could use a hand, or you could find there's something else going on. That may not matter to you, but it would to me - hence my "thirding" the suggestion. (Nobody please ask me for references on that - I'm really very tired today. Google it, if it's needed, ok? It's out there.)

In the meantime, welcome!! ! The following is from my experience. Perhaps it will be helpful to you: There are all kinds of communication styles here. As you explore "being Aspie" you'll note that people tend to say what they mean - if they've figured out what that is, that is. How it's interpreted by others, on the other hand, can be all over the place.

Everyone comes with pre-loaded expectations. You were expecting a warm welcome on a support board. This place is not like a lot of other support places, but you will find support if you need it and look for it here. And you are welcome here by many of us. Just remember that not everyone here is able to "put themselves in your shoes" or express that if they can. If they can, they may not be able to express it in a way that you can latch onto. That doesn't mean they're not trying, it just means it's hard for them.

That's kind of the nature of the beast here, after all.

Look around, explore. There are different "sub-climates" on this planet. I'd bet you'll find one that you like and in which you can feel comfortable. You might want to lurk a bit to observe the personalities involved first, or you might want to just do the "sink or swim" technique and just post away. In either event, I hope you find what you need here.

Nice to meet you, and sorry for your rough landing.

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Hi just wanted to give you a WARM welcome here. This is the first "welcome" here Ive EVER seen go this way. (granted I'm sorta new also)
I'm also w/out an official DX as it didnt exist when I knew I was "the #$%%$% weird girl" I also have a autistic daughter and her therapists are who brought my AS to light for me.
In America no insurance translates to "no Official DX" not that I need one. I know who I am. I also don't feel the need for it at this late stage of the game as Iv adapted because no other options were available to me.
I'm old so I haven't checked out your music yet,(sick today, so "pounding" doesn't even sound fun) I DO hope you find pleasant social interaction here as I have. I love it here.

Thank you - this is exactly the kind of explanation that I was looking for.

However, I do not feel that LadyBug and TheZach are posting this advice because of any particular concern for me or my family. I feel like I'm being trolled.



Yes. My little sister is HFA. Diagnosed, since that apparently matters around here to some people. My older brother is very likely to be as well, but since he is not me, I'm not nearly as comfortable assessing his situation.




Not really, like I said. I just didn't expect outright rudeness and rejection on the basis of whether or not I've been signed off on by a PhD.




It may be a good idea for me to read for a bit and see what the climate is here. My main concern though, at the moment, is whether or not the site is technologically capable of filtering some of the commentary that I've seen in this thread, especially the outright contempt I'm experiencing from LadyBug. If it is not, I may search elsewhere. I'm not sure if I need to be using a system which does not allow me to stop people from harassing me when they don't stop when asked.

Do I detect a bittersweet penchant? Perhaps if I had a schlong?

Thank you!



Reading some of the other introduction threads, this does appear to be the case. That's good to know.



Exactly.



I hope you feel better soon!

Hello and welcome. I am almost embarassed about the reception that you have received. Please don't allow the comments of a very small number of members represent the rest of us.

I am the parent of 3 children diagnosed (by a pediatric neurologist) with AS and have more than a few characteristics myself. I find the majority of the members here to be intelligent, considerate and helpful. I am not diagnosed myself but choose to stay for the socialization and information here.

I'm not personally attacking you - I just think you need to see a doctor, your self diagnosis of aspergers is based on your limited perspective of yourself, and as a resault could very likely misdiagnosed (much more likey of misdiagnosis then a doctor). Misdiagnosis by anyone can be dangerous to yourself and others.

And people like you claiming to have aspergers when you really don't just add to the stigma that this is a made up thing.

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I disagree. I think many aspies are more accurate in diagnosing themselves than their doctors are. The doctor doesn't need any specialized knowledge in order to diagnose asperger's. Most people who think they're aspie fit the criteria to be diagnosed as aspie.





That kind of language seems like a personal attack to me.

Regardless, accusing someone of a misdiagnosis is not very helpful and is definitely strongly frowned upon on WP, if not prohibited.

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