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09 Apr 2018, 2:11 am

I'm like just 5 feet tall and the most I've weighed is like 100 pounds, typically its more like 95 so yeah I am probably not the strongest...but I think its a lot more to do with my size than my health. But like typically I don't even weigh 100 pounds so job ads that say 'have to lift at least 50 pounds' are quite discouraging because 50 pounds is already a bit above half my average weight.


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09 Apr 2018, 2:47 am

ravXVl wrote:
Hi,

I wanted to know, is there a link between AS/ASD and being physically weak? I have been the absolute physically weakest person I have ever come across in life. I am PATHETICALLY weak. It's one of the reasons I could never defend myself against my bullies.

I've read that this is a common occurence in people with AS/ASD somewhere. Both my brother and my father are like this as well though so I suspect it's genetic.

Thanks for all replies.


If you are weaker than average you should see a neuromuscular specialist to determine the cause.



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09 Apr 2018, 8:54 am

I am fairly strong for a 5' 1" woman and very healthy. I wouldn't consider myself physically weak.



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09 Apr 2018, 9:48 am

Ironically I'm physically fit and strong, but I'm also disabled by a really bad coordination disorder.



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09 Apr 2018, 10:43 am

I'm physically stronger than everyone in my family. Of course weighing in at 270 also helps.


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09 Apr 2018, 12:47 pm

Not always, although they usually have weaker motor skills which makes it difficult to demonstrate their strength.