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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: “A Field Guide to Earthlings” – Is this for Real? |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2013, 11:49 pm
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| In case you are interested in my thoughts on this one So, if "in NT conversations the words fill the time while the message is being transmitted....", then what in the heck are aspies supposed to be doing when interacting with NTs? Just continue asking more questions? Won’t NTs eventually get bored ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: “A Field Guide to Earthlings” – Is this for Real? |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2013, 11:07 pm
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| [quote="Rocket123"]First, did you realize these patterns existed before you read the book? And, then, after reading the book begin noticing the patterns in your everyday interaction with NTs? I had some idea, in some cases it put words to something I was already somewhat aware of, in other... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: “A Field Guide to Earthlings” – Is this for Real? |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2013, 10:00 pm
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| - Are these patterns common to all NTs? Or, is the author simply lumping NTs together (and over generalizing)? I would say they are generalised principles - average patterns, they will need to be adapted for different situations however the underlying principles in the situation are likely to match ... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Looking for info/help figuring out my seizures |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2013, 9:46 pm
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Replies: 7
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| Im struggling to figure out some suspected seizures that Ive been having over the last year, would appreciate any help/guidance/info/suggestions anyone has. Please PM me if you are willing do discuss this with me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Feels like something's screaming inside of me |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2013, 9:37 pm
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Replies: 9
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Yup and no idea how to deal with it.
I tend to just work at the underlying issues going on in my life |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: ER and sensory overload. |
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Posted: 03 Jun 2013, 9:35 pm
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Replies: 2
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| I have spent a lot of time in ED (or ER). The things I find that help: -Its on my ED file that i have ASD- most doctors seem to respect that. -requesting a blanket and rolling up tight in it. -requesting extra blankets for extra weight -putting other heavy things (e.g. a heavy bag on my chest) for c... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: CBT and visual thinking |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2013, 4:10 pm
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Replies: 16
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| thanks, sounds like it might be useful. Ive still got people trying to do word based CBT with me :/ its really not working |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: Lesbian flirting |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2013, 10:30 pm
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| Hey, Im 20, ASD and lesbian. I have no awareness of flirting attracted body language etc. Which means I can unintentionally and unknowingly do things which others interpret as me being attracted to them (when im not) and also I have no idea how anyone else feels towards me. Anyone able to provide so... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dogs + ASD = ? |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2013, 3:58 pm
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Replies: 27
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| I have thought of getting a dog but what concerns me is that dogs are very good at picking up human emotions and so I think I might make mine confused. I never thought of that, I spend a lot of time, stressed, overloaded, confused, frustrated and angry, would that push a dog away from liking me eve... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dogs + ASD = ? |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2013, 3:54 pm
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| Thanks for all the comments, very useful things to think about. One of the key things im concerned about that hadnt been addressed much here is what the dog will need from me emotionally. If I get a dog I want it to be happy and feel loved etc, but im really concerned I wont be able to adequately co... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dogs + ASD = ? |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2013, 2:22 am
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Replies: 27
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| Any thoughts regarding getting a dog? I live in an environment suitable for another dog (existing animals extremely tolerant), however I dont know if its unrealistic or too hard for someone like me to provide a dog with what it needs - companionship, training etc. I dont have much to do with the exi... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dear average human |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 11:41 pm
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Replies: 14
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| You are not wrong, just unfortunate: a square peg in a round society. I understand what you are saying. I think im just frustrated, angry, saddened that the round society will attack, hastle, and mess with the square peg in societies attempts to jam the square peg into round holes, sand away at the... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: tic or stim.... |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 10:16 am
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| sounds like what I do what with my hands as a stim (minus the tongue part...) for me its a stress release/tension release which I can control if need be but it can be very stressful on me to stop it and I can stim with my hands/fingers without thinking/controlling it because my attention is focused ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: my son... |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2013, 9:56 am
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| I can so relate to your son. I understand where he is coming from but I cant explain it. I can hear the ADHD in your description though, i live with another kid with ADHD and he is like that too with getting ready etc. I used to take hours to get ready for school in the mornings - some regidity in t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dear average human |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2013, 10:16 am
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Replies: 14
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| Thanks for the comments, they are encouraging, I didnt expect such good feedback. I wrote these based on my own experiences with people in life, what i wish i could communicate to them. I dont know about putting it somewhere where others can see it. I also dont know if that would be helpful. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dear average human |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2012, 8:31 pm
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Replies: 14
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| To most people Thank you for replying to my earlier letter. I have addressed your responses below. You tell me I need a break, however my interests are my break from life. You get in the way, telling me I’ll burn out – you have no idea what life is like for me and how much it means to be able to esc... |
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