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 Topic: Aspies write a heck of a lot. |
Brittany2907
Replies: 55
Views: 1242
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:26 pm Subject: Aspies write a heck of a lot. |
| I've read that it's common for those with AS to not know which information is important and which isn't, so they just end up giving all the information. This was definitely the case with me at school. ... |
| Topic: Moral Accountability |
Brittany2907
Replies: 7
Views: 201
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:15 pm Subject: Moral Accountability |
| I've never used AS as an excuse for not living up to my 'moral obligations'. Treating other people with respect, even if I don't like them, is something that I try to do because I know that not doing ... |
| Topic: Do you like yourself? I don't. |
Brittany2907
Replies: 21
Views: 648
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:57 pm Subject: Do you like yourself? I don't. |
| Can you get help with your anxiety? Therapy, medication or even looking at self help books/websites? I used to have horrible social anxiety but I had therapy, medication and read some cognitive behavi ... |
| Topic: Do you like yourself? I don't. |
Brittany2907
Replies: 21
Views: 648
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:51 pm Subject: Do you like yourself? I don't. |
What type of dog(s) do you have?
I have two golden retrievers that never fail to cheer me up.
I have a Rottweiler. He's turning 8 this year and might not live for much longer after that. I wil ... |
| Topic: LFA - Thinks he's a dog? |
Brittany2907
Replies: 35
Views: 927
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:33 pm Subject: LFA - Thinks he's a dog? |
| She wasn't LFA but my ex-step sister used to act like an animal at times (we could never figure out which animal, it looked like a combination). She would whine & pant like a dog, yet rub up again ... |
| Topic: Do others make phone calls for you? |
Brittany2907
Replies: 48
Views: 1038
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:23 pm Subject: Do others make phone calls for you? |
| Yes. Any important phone calls such as those to the bank, to WINZ (Work and Income NZ) and to receptionists at places like the doctors & the dentist etc, my mum makes for me because I am simply to ... |
| Topic: Choosing a career |
Brittany2907
Replies: 5
Views: 240
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:36 pm Subject: Re: Choosing a career |
| I'm at a point in my life where I really would like to choose a career or job I would enjoy doing, rather than just doing things I am "good at". My current job I am really good at, but I dislike it a ... |
| Topic: When someone wants you to randomly "tell a story" |
Brittany2907
Replies: 15
Views: 402
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:27 pm Subject: When someone wants you to randomly "tell a story" |
| I've never been asked to tell someone a story but people have on occassion asked me to tell them about my life (mostly when talking to people online) and I really don't know what to say. That question ... |
| Topic: Are most Aspies unable to work or live independently? |
Brittany2907
Replies: 67
Views: 2019
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:02 pm Subject: Are most Aspies unable to work or live independently? |
I'm not sure if this will be of any help but have a look anyway, http://www.autismjobhunt.com/autism-unemployment-rates/
As for my personal experience, I've had 2 volunteer jobs, one working in a c ... |
| Topic: birthday gifts |
Brittany2907
Replies: 5
Views: 213
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:22 am Subject: birthday gifts |
| Do you know roughly what size shirt she wears, or can you find out? You could get her a shirt and get something related to her special interest printed on it. |
| Topic: Have you ever pushed away help you needed? |
Brittany2907
Replies: 25
Views: 555
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:12 am Subject: Have you ever pushed away help you needed? |
That's a hard one....
I don't ask for help, which can be a problem in regards to my survival and all. But, I accept it if it's given to me by someone; I never know if it's needed or not though.
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| Topic: Ever been accused of calling yourself an aspie to be trendy? |
Brittany2907
Replies: 32
Views: 846
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:07 am Subject: Ever been accused of calling yourself an aspie to be trendy? |
No, never. I don't call myself an aspie anyway. I hate that word, I always have and always will. I don't understand how calling yourself an aspie can be seen as trendy anyway.  |
| Topic: Unwanted Comments |
Brittany2907
Replies: 18
Views: 549
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:57 am Subject: Unwanted Comments |
| If the guys that comment on you are your friends tell them to stop, but if they're just people around your university it's impossible to get them to stop. Just ignore them. I usually can't help to smi ... |
| Topic: Inappropriate Attachment to Objects |
Brittany2907
Replies: 27
Views: 660
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:53 am Subject: Inappropriate Attachment to Objects |
| The title of this thread reminded me of the time when I cried when my mum had to get a new refridgerator. I didn't want the other one to leave. It had been in the house for so long and it was like a p ... |
| Topic: One moment fine...the next moment BAM! |
Brittany2907
Replies: 16
Views: 468
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:45 am Subject: One moment fine...the next moment BAM! |
I'm like this. I've always been very volatile. Meds help.
Same here. I have always been like this but it was worsened because of my depression, hence why I take a mood stabalizer as well. I'm not s ... |
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