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31 Mar 2009, 11:08 am

LifeOfTheSpectrum wrote:
Try googling Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder, I have it and I know exactly what you mean.

So that's the name for it, hmm? That certainly describes what happens with me.

Seems to share an awful lot of characteristics with AS. I didn't take the time to analyze the AS matches (as to where they fall on the DSM-IV criteria for AS), but it almost seems as though a person who possesses enough of the SPD characteristics could also be diagnosed as AS.


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31 Mar 2009, 8:07 pm

MONKEY wrote:
That was very long for a "quick idea" :lol: what are your long replys like then lol


Yeah, it ended up kind of long, didn't it? Although I've written longer!


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31 Mar 2009, 8:12 pm

glider18 wrote:
Yes, I do this too. It doesn't bother me since I know I'm not alone in this matter. My therapist told me to script out situations before I get into them. That helps a little bit.


As for the scripting thing, since I have a talkative job, I learned how to do this on my own. I have about 5 lines for each situation, like welcoming, telling guests about specials, asking if someone would hold on the phone, and saying goodbye. I don't script anything in real life (although I keep a few phrases in mind) which makes it a little tough, but not a big deal.