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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Getting to sleep at night |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2009, 10:48 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,920
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| Wow, PSPD sounds exactly like me, hehe. Maybe that's what my problem is... (posted at almost 4am, lol). |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Keyboard |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2009, 10:42 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
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| I have long spindly fingers that have always been called 'piano fingers' by my family. I see no reason why a person with AS can't learn keyboard/piano. I have Dyspraxic tendencies and am very clumsy with poor fine motor control. However, I type very fast and can play some piano/keyboard. I believe t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Getting to sleep at night |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2009, 10:21 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,920
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| I simply cannot sleep until I'm literally too exhausted to stay awake. My eyes have to be closing of their own accord, at which point I could then sleep anywhere, regardless of where I am. It usually happens quite suddenly, which leads me to fall asleep in the early hours of the morning on a regular... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Kleine Levin Syndrome |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2009, 10:06 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
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This sounds a lot like me. I go through 'phases' where I can sleep 18 hours a day and have no energy for anything at all, as well as being super-spaced-out and disconnected from everything and disoriented.
The only thing that doesn't match up is the hypersexuality.
Iiiinteresting. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Post a Picture of the Real You. |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009, 8:35 pm
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Replies: 12,621
Views: 2,153,382
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That is me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I was diagnosed yesterday... |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009, 7:52 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,848
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| 'Yay'? Are congratulations in order? I've never really understood the need to show off/brag about an official diagnosis. I see no reason to be proud of it, anymore than I'd be 'proud' of having an x-ray confirm that I had a fractured shin. It would merely explain the pain I had. Equally, I don't fee... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: lets see your score |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009, 5:04 am
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Replies: 86
Views: 7,911
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| 40 *shrug* I do have a dx, but I think most of those answers could just as easily apply to a less sociable and more detail-oriented NT. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: One of the ways to explain AS to NTs (random epiphany) |
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Posted: 13 Jan 2009, 12:24 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,083
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| It describes the sensory problems, at least, even if not the entire state of being. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How far would you go if a pre-natal test for Autism emerged? |
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Posted: 13 Jan 2009, 12:19 pm
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Replies: 94
Views: 6,070
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| Why are all the answers in the poll so angry and negative? Can't you see a plus side to having prior knowledge of your child's condition? I think it would be a great idea for parents to know in advance what kind of special care their child might need, and to be given time to research and prepare for... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: do they have as? |
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Posted: 13 Jan 2009, 12:10 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
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| Bear in mind that a lot of the problems faced by those with an ASD are perpetuated by factors that are removed when conversing online. For example, there is no body language to worry about, no eye-contact to maintain, and there is plenty of time to consider a reply rather than the pressure of face-t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I think Wrongplanet has lost its way |
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Posted: 13 Jan 2009, 6:08 am
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Replies: 145
Views: 10,730
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| I think it's strange that anyone would think that if someone is an Aspie, they're somehow incapable of being a dick to other people. They come in all shapes, all sizes. Indeed. In fact, given that probematic social skills are supposedly the crux of our condition, isn't it perhaps even more likely t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What Does an Avatar Say About a Person |
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Posted: 13 Jan 2009, 5:27 am
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Replies: 179
Views: 17,553
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| What are you talking about? My avatar is a picture of me :P Seriousy though, I'm not ashamed or embarrassed of my 'IRL' appearance. I just like to use a pic of a character that I identify strongly with. It didn't really occur to me to use a photo of me... I've always used icons based on my interests... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How old were u when u knew? |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2009, 3:18 pm
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,060
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| I was first tested (WAIS) when I was 6 years old. I wasn't given a disability label then, because even though there was a huge discrepancy between my verbal and performance IQ, my verbal IQ was extremely high and my performance was below average but not enough to warrant intervention. In fact, I was... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Vegetarians Vegans |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2009, 3:08 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,281
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| I just discovered Cheesly garlic and herb vegan/dairy-free cheese. It is DELICIOUS. Which is a huge relief, because Tofutti vegan/dairy-free cheese is gross. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Parallels between aspies and emos |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2009, 3:06 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,943
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| When you start comparing outward manifestations rather than symptom sources/causes, of course many things seem alike. But it's entirely superficial. There is no real comparison. You might as well say that a man stabbed in the chest has parallels with a man having a heart attack because both have che... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dysphraxia |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2009, 3:02 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,902
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| I have 'Dyspraxic tendencies' and it was recommended that I be assessed for Dyspraxia. |
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