am i autistic or just weird?!

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Good, and remember, it's like kung fu: you must practice to remain strong.

I've been told that I talk 'posh' before, although fortunately the girl who mentioned it didn't actually mind.

Try to get at least four hours sleep per night, preferably nearer to six or seven. I've found that sleep deprivation can make me more likely to have crying fits or stressy symptoms such as picking my eyelashes or rocking.

Oh, and I just remembered:

I also bounce, and tend to get tunes stuck in my head which I then sing or hum for ages until it starts annoying people. I don't spin though as I get dizzy too quickly.

yes sensi. what does "posh" mean?

In this case, "posh" refers to the technical language that those with aspergers have a propensity to use. If ten-dollar words could be sold for cash, every aspie on the planet would own a BMW. It's not our fault: we just find the more technical, less metaphorical way of speaking easier to grasp. However, I suggest taking opportunities gain mastery over less technical, more metaphorical language. It assists in communication.

Posh: impressively classy and expensive.

ooh. ok.

OK Blackcat,

Take my word for it!

1. I am a HORRIBLE liar, and don't want to lie.
2. I tend to be opinionated, and will say things as I see them.

SO, if I felt bad about you, I would say so or shutup. Heck, my family and employers can tell you that!

First, as to my mentioning your name. If I saw it elsewhere, I wouldn't have used it here. If you gave your last name, I would tell you you should avoid it. Anyway, I changed my post, and I sincerely appologize!

As for the too quiet/loud bit. I do that ALSO. It annoys ME too, when I realize it. 8-( Turns out, it is an autistic symptom. Oh well, that isn't that bad. Try to moderate your voice better. I certainly know it isn't THAT easy, but just try.

As for the big words? HECK, maybe you could casually explain them. I dumbed things down for so long that I am happily surprised when one pops out. I don't try to dumb things down so much now. If people didn't know the word, that was THEIR problem. BTW that IS an AS symptom!

As for the accent, I don't know what kind of accent you have, but that is probably their problem also. Some just don't hear accents well.

Try to say the words faster, but clearer, with more space. The long words might be because of your accent. MOST accents "stretch words". As for the FAST part? A LOT of girls just speak fast. I have NO idea why! Just try to leave a little space between the words.

As for the stuttering? I have stuttered! Luckily, it has been few and far between, and I usually manage to control it, or pick another word. It is apparantly usually just a disconnect between auditory feedback and forming the words. There is actually a device that blocks out feedback, and STOPS stuttering. MAYBE if you get a clear picture of what you want to say, and ignore the feedback, you can mitigate the problem. I know, easier said than done. Still, supposedly 5% of all kids have stuttered at some time, the average IQ is over 14 points higher, and 1 in every 3 or 4 stutterers is female. You have NOTHING to worry about. BTW, check out:

http://www.stutteringhelp.org/

BTW listen to a call in talkshow on radio sometime. Some callers try to listen to the radio, and they often start to stutter or hem/haw! WHY? Because the 10 second delay used to censor the broadcast trips them up. That is probably YOUR problem, but you get the feedback more frequently and quicker, so it is more obvious.

As for the cough syrup? I once took "cough suppressant"! I felt like STRANGLING the doctor! WHY? Because it suppressed my ABILITY, but not need to cough. I felt like a cat trying to cough up a fur ball, but unable to! I NEVER took the stuff again.

BTW you sound like a textbook case of AS. That is nothing to be ashamed of! So you are more sensitive, more intelligent, and have some funny quirks. BIG DEAL!(OK, BE PROUD/HAPPY! I just mean there is nothing for you to worry about, and it is dumb for others to tease you about it) The only real problem I see is the social one and I used to apparantly have a higher sense of morality and honor. I don't know if that last one was due to the AS though some things, and people here, imply it. I could NEVER be a lawyer, for example. GRANTED, the AS could be a bit of a liability, but I would choke on it even if I was the BEST! BTW I STILL do some decent things few do, etc.... I just can tolerate some things I couldn't before.

Steve

BTW earlier today, I all of the sudden this morning thought of the person saying "toora loora toora loo rye aye "! I have NO idea why! And I thought "where is that from!?!?" and THEN.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyQ5uI4FGkA

For a couple hours! Hey, I just like a few things about it, and it made things a bit less boring.

WOW, you weren't even BORN yet!(This was late 1982) Now I REALLY feel old. 8-(

Steve

my accent is more northen. i have "yank-a-fide-a-litus"(sound like a yankee)while my friends have "contra-fide-a-litus"-a word i mae up which inspired them to make up the one for me-(sounds more southern)its not the accent that makes me hard to understand. they under stand me perfectly when im not being all upset or irratable(thats when i sound like Mecury Rising.)

steve, you're funny!! !

Hey Blackcat,

I hope you got some encouragement. HEY, that record is from MERCURY polygram!

OH yeah, I forgot to say I was thinking that the whole time. I looked up the link only because I never knew the lyrics. Interesting. All I remembered was the yodel, name of the song/band, part of the courus, and the general dress and instruments. OH, AND that they were a hit single.

I'm glad to hear they don't mind the accent.

BTW I ALSO hope you found only the parts I thought were funny funny. That's another AS problem. 8-( A lot of people find that others find them funny even when they are serious.

Steve

Just as water is the "forgotten nutrient," the space between words is the "forgotten consonant." It's vital, but most people take it for granted. In some cases, the space won't be there or as pronounced, such as in instances of linking. Linking is the intentional running together of similar vowel sounds that occur at the end of the first term and the beginning of the following one. For example, you would usually pronounce "you are" as if it were a single word, which is what originally led to the contraction, "you're." Otherwise, a very slight space needs to be there. It may at first feel funny to add this "extra sound that is not a sound" to your speech, but it is an essential part of language.

Adding this will slow down your speech significantly when you are excited, reducing complaints.

Last edited by Griff on 20 Nov 2006, 8:07 pm, edited 2 times in total.

Pooor old johnny raaay! now im gonna got to school singing that ane every1s gonna be likeWTF?! HEHE!i like it!! ! must down load song...right NOW!! ! they gonna think im deranged 2morro...oh well!! ! s'funny

griff, okey-dokey! wow, all these replies! you guys make me feel so POPULAR!

i down loaded it steve. yes!! !

viva pianata!! !