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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post a blatant lie |
AllieKat |
Posted: 18 Mar 2012, 5:11 pm
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I was diagnosed at age 5 and got the appropriate support services throughout childhood and into transition to adulthood. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Never had a job, no references at all Advice? |
AllieKat |
Posted: 06 Jan 2012, 12:08 pm
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Ask your professors if they'd be willing to be a reference for you; send them a nice, polite professional e-mail; "My name is John Doe. I was a student in your class during the spring semester of 2010. I really enjoyed your class a great deal. I have recently graduated with a degree in ___________ a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Kathie Lee vs. autistic kid |
AllieKat |
Posted: 03 Sep 2011, 12:21 am
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KLG was probably one those 'popular girls' who emotionally bullied those who were considered low status when she herself was in middle school and high school. Did you see how she asked Zach if the other kids gave him a hard time for hanging out with "defective freak (in KLG's eyes)? I put far more b... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Kathie Lee vs. autistic kid |
AllieKat |
Posted: 03 Sep 2011, 12:06 am
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Too disgusting for words...how KLG and their crew treat Zach like a hero and Graham like he doesn't have feelings. They laugh at him multiple times and give Zach the gift basket with all the goodies and make such a f*****g big deal about putting the Cubs Tix in the basket for both of them to go to a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What kind of education would have been perfect for you? |
AllieKat |
Posted: 02 Sep 2011, 11:42 pm
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Homeschooling while socializing with other AS kids and NT kids 4-5 years younger than me. Throughout middle school and high school, I was an outcast, emotionally bullied on a daily basis. Academically, I was about 2 years ahead of my age but socially and emotionally, I was about half my chronologica... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social Skills Classes, Cogntive-Behaviorial Therapy, etc... |
AllieKat |
Posted: 01 Sep 2011, 3:09 pm
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Replies: 10 Views: 1,964
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My situation is a bit different. I am not paying a penny for my classes nor is my insurance. I am getting a scholarship from The Social Thinking Center due to financial difficulties. I am attending a group class with five other adults (ranging in age from mid 20s to early 50s, 4 of the other adults ... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Which WP members would you wish to meet? |
AllieKat |
Posted: 01 Sep 2011, 5:20 am
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MagicMeerkat because she is very interesting (in a good way) to chat with. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social Skills Classes, Cogntive-Behaviorial Therapy, etc... |
AllieKat |
Posted: 01 Sep 2011, 1:00 am
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Replies: 10 Views: 1,964
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I'd like to hear some differing opinions on the subject. I've talked to those who've had positive experiences and felt that it helped them navigate the NT world while still keeping their passions while I've talked to others who've had negative experiences with therapists who tried to take away their... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Kathy Lee Gifford clip |
AllieKat |
Posted: 31 Aug 2011, 6:20 pm
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And they say WE are the ones who lack empathy???
Disgusting.... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Let's Make a Story Using Three Words |
AllieKat |
Posted: 31 Aug 2011, 12:11 am
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Two adult children sue their mother for 'bad parenting' |
AllieKat |
Posted: 29 Aug 2011, 2:20 pm
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The article is appalling and a real insult to those kids who were really abused by their parents. Not buying the toys they wanted! Sending a birthday card they didn't like! Telling them to come home at midnight! Sorry but that sounds like normal parenting to me. What about all the grown kids who gre... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Are these people unsuitable for public speaking endeavours? |
AllieKat |
Posted: 27 Aug 2011, 3:49 am
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Replies: 58 Views: 6,010
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If you are uncomfortable with them, don't do it. There are plenty of moderately socially awkward people with AS out there who'd be interested in doing this. My advice is to find some that you are personally comfortable with that may still appear awkward to the general community and tell these two gu... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone seen PunkyKat? |
AllieKat |
Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 4:02 pm
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Replies: 12 Views: 1,859
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Different people have different levels of sensitivity and I can see the same post can be perceived by one person as "mild constructive criticism" and another person can perceive the same post as "cyber-bullying." I have been constantly berated by my parents and teachers when I was growing up (back i... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone seen PunkyKat? |
AllieKat |
Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 3:09 pm
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Replies: 12 Views: 1,859
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Thanx: I found her and wrote to her. I hope she writes me back. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone seen PunkyKat? |
AllieKat |
Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 2:25 pm
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Replies: 12 Views: 1,859
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Maybe she has a classic case of PDA- read more here- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathological_demand_avoidance Of course, you can't diagnose her on-line and of course, I'm not a diagnostician. I think I have some elements of PDA myself but I was a lot worse when I was in my early 20s- I thought I k... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone seen PunkyKat? |
AllieKat |
Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 1:43 pm
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Replies: 12 Views: 1,859
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LOL- No, I'm not her despite the "Kat" the end of my name. I'm actually a bit afraid of lizards and about 12 years older than her. I do like small furry animals though......... |
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