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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Intelligent in the classroom, stupid in the real world!! !! ! |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2009, 12:06 am
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Replies: 18
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| I know the feeling. :( Work in a library. Most asshats get weeded out of there pretty quickly, and there's always something to be done so there's not much time over for workplace politics. You also have the option to just stack rather than deal with customers. I work in a library. And there are lot... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: If you say 'hi' and the person answers 'how you doing?'.... |
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Posted: 27 Jun 2009, 11:40 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,436
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| I am always unsure and nervous when this question comes up, unless it is coming from someone who I have met many times before and who always asks me how I am. And even then, I don't like it. I know you're supposed to say 'good how are you' (in Australia you are, anyway), but I don't say this, firstl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Intuition |
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Posted: 27 Jun 2009, 2:34 am
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,256
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| Intuition - for what? I'm obviously lacking intuition in social situations, but my intuition for other stuff is just fine - I usually do my problem-solving subconsciously. And I'm good at it. I would guess then that you're another "theoretical" thinker like I am. I think our mode of thinking is mor... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Advice for joining Mensa |
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Posted: 27 Jun 2009, 2:23 am
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,139
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| I'm in mensa. I joined after getting a high score on the WAIS test when my psychologist suggested I might find some 'people like me' there. I went to the book club, but the things the others wanted to say about the books were kind of boring. Also the socialising was stressful, so I stopped going. I ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Add your name if you are a woman or girl with an ASD. |
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Posted: 26 Jun 2009, 6:04 am
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Replies: 145
Views: 12,666
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1. Millie
2. Kendra
3. Tahitiii
4. Gina Smith
5. Patricia
6. Jasmine
7. Shelby
8. Celeste
9. Beth
10. Tiffani
11. Deirdre
12. Kalel
13. Greentea from the WrongPlanet forums
14. Kip Cathey
15. Clare
16. Emmie K.
17. Brittany P
18. Emelia
19. Laura
20. Katherine |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is Asperger's syndrome / autism a disability? |
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Posted: 24 Jun 2009, 3:27 am
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Replies: 108
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| I agree with sunshower and Danielismyname - AS is by definition a disability. I think some people here view a disability as some kind of awful taboo - 'oh no I'm not disabled, I'm too happy/successful/talented for that'. To be blunt, this is a silly attitude. It is perfectly possible to be all these... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is your IQ? |
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Posted: 22 Jun 2009, 5:00 am
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Replies: 123
Views: 10,702
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| i am sorry i did not think of the other posters in this thread when i posted what i posted. i kjnopw that seems haerd to believe, but i was thinking about past IQ threads where a posters claimed that their IQ was 196 with all seriousness. i can not remember who it was, but i thought what i wrote ab... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Would this be considered a savant ability? |
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Posted: 22 Jun 2009, 3:29 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
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Regardless of whether it's a savant ability, it's pretty freakin cool.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is your IQ? |
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Posted: 22 Jun 2009, 3:23 am
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Replies: 123
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| i wonder why anyone would want to claim their IQ score to people they know. i admit when i first joined here, there was one of these IQ threads and i decided to take the online test and post my result. after a few days, i became uncomfortable with having posted my result, but i could not edit it to... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "Disappearing into your own little word" |
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Posted: 22 Jun 2009, 3:13 am
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Replies: 32
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| I like orbiting my own private sun. My world is the most awesome place for me to be, in my opinion. Although I have begun to get used to having other people around (although actually interacting with them for extended periods of time is difficult, and results in meltdown) due to having a job with pe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Positive Response to SSRi medications. Please list. |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2009, 12:48 am
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Replies: 41
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| I don't know if my medications are SSRIs, but two of them are antidepressants, so the upsides are: 1)Less anxious 2)Less depressed 3)More controllable mood swings 4)Less self-harm 5)Less likely to sit and stare at a wall for ages 6)Sleep better 7)Easier to engage with others 8)More likely to have pe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is your IQ? |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2009, 12:40 am
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Replies: 123
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| My IQ was tested ~20 months ago at 152. I don't know if this is accurate or not; it certainly doesn't describe my functional abilities. I come across as intelligent, but not as intelligent as I actually am. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Any other aspies with a lot of schizoid personality triats? |
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Posted: 20 Jun 2009, 7:49 pm
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Replies: 23
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| Getting DXed with personality disorders IS pretty pointless IMO. Aaahh personality disorders.... yeah, probably the most pointless diagnosis you can get. Why? Because in order to have a personality disorder, you need to have a series of extremely rigid and deep-set behaviours. As far as I know, mos... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "The Asperger's Stare" |
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Posted: 20 Jun 2009, 7:29 pm
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Replies: 233
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| Well I've never noticed The Stare in others, because I don't pick up on those things, but apparently I stare a lot. I've been told I look (and sound) blank most of the time. Also, when I see something/someone I'm interested in, I tend to stare at it/them intently. Apparently this unsettles people, s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Transitions and Adult Milestones |
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Posted: 20 Jun 2009, 12:10 am
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Replies: 32
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| Bank account (not opened in childhood) -- My parents opened an account for me when I was 17; I still use that. Driver’s license -- Nope, and not likely to get one for many years Checkbook -- No Credit card -- My dad set up a credit card linked to his account, but I don't think that counts Part-time ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Trouble with groups of words? |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2009, 11:55 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Names... I can never call anyone by their name. Well, it used to be impossible for me, but now it is just very difficult and uncomfortable. I also hate 'relationship words'. Like boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, dating, married, &c. Friend is ok, but only occasionally. I also don't like say... |
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