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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Book recommendations for adults with aspergers |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2015, 9:29 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,968
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| You might try the A SPLINT newsletter by Aspie Jeffery Deutsch. It is a monthly publication designed to help AS persons get along better with NTs (and visa versa.) A SPLINT = (ASpies LInking with NeuroTypicals) |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do people with Asperger's look different? |
| psychobabbler |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2012, 5:50 pm
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Replies: 64
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| Thanks for the links, [b]whirlingmind[/b] The clue is "to the trained eye" Hoping this helps, here is the complete chapter "What Does It Look Like" from the book, "Wait, What Do You Mean?" Asperger's Tell and Show: http://www.aspergerstellandshow.info also by title search on http://www.amazon.com [M... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: [Diagnosis] Should i stop the process? |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2012, 1:33 pm
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Replies: 14
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| Here's an online quiz to assess autism spectrum traits in adults. You will see many posts here with reference to this quiz. You might want to try this before deciding to return for more diagnostic sessions. And, remember, even with a professional there is no test to absolutely identify autism spectr... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi! Possible Asperger's, Not Sure |
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Posted: 23 Oct 2012, 4:45 pm
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Replies: 6
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| All the traits you listed are consistent with Asperger's Syndrome or often coexist with AS. I'm glad you find relief in your realization. Many AS persons grew up without a diagnosis because there was none (at least in the US) until 1994. Only recently have professionals taken an interest and are beg... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Have you ever took this certain aspergers online test before |
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Posted: 22 Aug 2012, 4:41 pm
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Replies: 48
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| I find this quiz lacks credibility due to the fact that one of four responses is called for to answer each question, but only "agree" or "disagree" is scored. The strength of agreement or disagreement is ignored! And then, there is question 21 that relates to preference or non preference to reading ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Dating a guy with asperger's |
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Posted: 21 Jan 2012, 12:19 pm
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Replies: 23
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| Successful, continuing relationships are usually the result of mutual priorities and individual expectations being met. In your case, the relationship sounds a bit like a parent-child relationship. If this is what you and he want and expect, OK. But if you expect him to somehow morph into another id... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Difference between PDD-NOS and Asperger's Syndrome |
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Posted: 29 Dec 2011, 12:07 am
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| From the book "Wait, What Do You Mean?" Asperger's Tell and Show, published by xlibris.com Asperger’s Syndrome is: nomenclature: Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s Syndrome Disorder (ASD). Asperger’s Syndrome (AS). Asperger Syndrome (also AS). Aspergers. Asperger Autism. High-Functioning Autism ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi , I have asperger and I want to kill myself |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2011, 8:09 pm
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Replies: 26
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Books on Asperger Syndrome??? |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011, 11:14 pm
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Replies: 6
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Consider that Asperger's Syndrome IS the improvement! Celebrate neurodiversity.
Book: "Wait, What Do You Mean?" Asperger's Tell and Show from xlibris or Amazon. Contains quotes of more than 100 AS persons, many from right here on WP! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is it like to have Asperger's Syndrome? |
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Posted: 23 Jun 2011, 2:35 pm
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Replies: 15
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Any REALLY GOOD books over mild Asperger Syndrome |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2011, 10:35 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,647
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| Try "Wait, What Do You Mean?" Asperger's Tell and Show. Adults on the spectrum including more than 100 quotes, many from here at WP. Available at www.xlibris.com. Or, PM me and I'll send you a signed soft or hard cover at 20 % discount. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Unintentionally pissing people off and aspergers? |
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Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 10:08 am
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Replies: 60
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| "If you ask what someone means when they say something, they get exasperated, and those who even stick around complain that you take everything so literally." This exact phenomenon, asking someone what they mean when a person thinks he has just said what they mean, was pervasive as my son (unrecogni... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: daughter recently recognised as possibly aspergers!Racist? |
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Posted: 05 Mar 2011, 1:21 pm
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Replies: 35
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| Aspie1968: I am in awe of your brilliance, insightfulness and willingness to take the time and effort to help "cloudy" or any parent understand what an Aspie may be experiencing. Not only that, you made some very useful suggestions for repairing and developing better parent-child relationships. As a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspergers vitamin deficiencies etc.. |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2011, 12:32 pm
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Replies: 23
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| This is no doubt too late for your current appointment, but may be useful to you and others in the future. I just attended an all-day conference sponsored by Red Autismo and The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. Drs. Leticia and William Shaw were very helpful explaining all the biomedical tests availabl... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Internal though process and Asperger's |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2011, 12:37 pm
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Replies: 24
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| Try "Wait, What Do You Mean?" Asperger's Tell and Show. Has Aspie quotes about processing spoken language and more. Discussion of mirror neurons and social learning. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should I ask if she has Asperger's? |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2011, 11:25 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
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| It might be wise to observe for a while and look for other traits in the AS "package" that might indicate a positive read. Since she seems to trust you, and assuming you are well intended, you could ask her if she has heard of AS. If not, have ready some printed information on the subject available ... |
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