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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Take the Alexithymia test |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2012, 2:00 am
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Replies: 161
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hearing for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2012, 1:47 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
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| I went through it almost 1 year ago. My hearing was held in a hotel conference room, the only way it resembled a traditional court room was that the judge was wearing the black robe, otherwise it just looked like a meeting with people sitting around tables with their laptops open. I had a non-attorn... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you know any good ASD documentaries? |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 20 Feb 2012, 2:01 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,216
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The Horse Boy
Wretches and Jabberers
Normal People Scare Me |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People hatin' on your special interests. |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2012, 7:19 am
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,297
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| No matter what you do there will always be someone who doesn't like it. It's your bedroom and what's important is that you like it. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Letter from my mother, not sure how I should respond |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2012, 1:01 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,641
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| I obviously can't give you all the background information on the relationship between my mom and me so I'll just say it's strained. She's done things like show interest before but then returns back to her usual self. I've been hurt by her too many times. I'm afraid to let my guard down again. Then a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you think Burlington, Vermont is Aspie friendly? |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2012, 12:12 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
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| It's close to Waterbury, which is where Ben and Jerry's ice cream is made. Oh to live in Ben and Jerry country. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Letter from my mother, not sure how I should respond |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 18 Feb 2012, 7:49 pm
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Replies: 10
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| Thursday night I talked to my mother on the phone telling her about the neuropsych testing I did, which she asked me to tell her about. I think she is gradually beginning to understand how my brain works. I told her it's hard for me to talk unless I have something to talk about. Today I got a letter... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what should I have done/said? |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 18 Feb 2012, 7:26 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,493
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| If this guy knows you well enough he'll know what you did write was the best you could do. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When was the last time you had a friendship in real life? |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 18 Feb 2012, 7:22 pm
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Replies: 30
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| I had one, but the friendship ended last October. I finally stood up to her and told her (nicely) that even though she didn't say what she was saying to be hurtful, it was. She never responded and a week or so after she unfriended me on Facebook. We have not communicated since. There were other thin... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Occipital bun: Poll |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 18 Feb 2012, 1:59 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,996
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| I do, but what's the big deal? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sensory issues with bathrooms |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 17 Feb 2012, 1:40 am
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Replies: 17
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| The cleaners and the automatic air "fresheners" are too smelly. Yes, people associate them with clean but the chemical smell also means they are toxic. I've thought about taking small cleaning jobs in offices or the mall but can't/won't because of the cleaning products. At home I use natural cleaner... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: So Aspies have no positive traits? |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 9:07 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,210
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| I think a lot of NTs are not really aware of a lot of the advances in technology were made possible by Aspies or other people on the spectrum. Although, I'm starting to see small signs of a shift in highlighting the strengths of people with perceived disabilities. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Had my neuropsych testing today |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 7:22 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,102
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| Your "hypochondria" is why the MMPI-2 has to be interpreted in context of a persons situation. You have things that are easily verified so the elevated hypochondria index wouldn't be of concern when interpreting the test. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Had my neuropsych testing today |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 9:45 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,102
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| They don't diagnosis you based on the MMPI-2 alone. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Had my neuropsych testing today |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 1:42 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,102
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Google search MMPI-2 for a good explanation of what it is.
You'd have to consult with a psychologist for your complex situation. You may end up having more testing. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Driving |
| 169Kitty |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 1:38 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,572
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| Get lots of off-peak hours driving time in before you drive during peak hours. Use cruise control when appropriate. I use it when I'm on the freeway or any other long road with few or no stops. It frees me up from having to look at the speedometer then I can pay more attention to the drivers around ... |
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