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21 Jan 2010, 6:06 pm

Hi.
I'm in college, taking part time classes.
I like photography.
I'm diagnosed with Asperger's by a specialist and a neurologist, but I also took some neuropsychological testing which resulted in the consideration of either High Functioning Autism or PDDNOS, when taking language delay and the sensory issues into account. So, that is considered, but the official diagnosis hasn't changed because, hey, is there any real reason to change it?

I don't know what I think about all that.
It's strange, people think they know what Asperger's or Autism is supposed to "look" like. So if you tell them you are autistic, they get strange or disbelieving or suddenly have to go somewhere because they forgot an appointment they had or something similar.

You don't fit preconceived notions for anything and then you don't fit anywhere.

Blah.
Sorry, I'm rambling.
Hi everyone!
I hope I can meet people here who get it. This seems like a lively place and interesting so maybe I'll stick around for a while. That would be nice.

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21 Jan 2010, 6:13 pm

We get it 'cause we got it!

Welcome.

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21 Jan 2010, 6:26 pm

Welcome to WrongPlanet.

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21 Jan 2010, 6:51 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!! !

it's nice to meet another aspie photographer! what kind of photography are you into?

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21 Jan 2010, 8:27 pm

welcome friend :wink:

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21 Jan 2010, 9:47 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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21 Jan 2010, 11:03 pm

Welcome to WP!

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22 Jan 2010, 5:30 pm

To WrongPlanet!! !

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22 Jan 2010, 11:01 pm

Welcome WrongPlanet!

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22 Jan 2010, 11:54 pm

Be welcome here my dear! It's nice to meet you!
Yes it is a shame.
When someone hears Autistic they think your going to go spaz or something. Of course if you just say Asperger's Syndrome they just look at you blankly without a clue!
Because we look just like anyone else and don't look obviously disabled our disability is often misunderstood and/or dismissed.
Even people who are NT and have heard all about it will still think "Jerk" instead of understanding. It's hard to be compassionate for what you cant see!

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23 Jan 2010, 12:20 am

WomanOnWire wrote:

No worries I'm going through the same thing I was only diagnosed a couple of years ago. I caused a lot of things to make sense I tend to ramble too.

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23 Jan 2010, 3:13 am

Welcome to WrongPlanet!

I hope you'll like it here.

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24 Jan 2010, 6:55 pm

Hello WomanOnWire, welcome, enjoy your stay on the Wrong Planet!

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