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 Topic: CBT and visual thinking |
Cogs
Replies: 11
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 5:10 pm Subject: CBT and visual thinking |
| thanks, sounds like it might be useful. Ive still got people trying to do word based CBT with me :/ its really not working |
| Topic: Lesbian flirting |
Cogs
Replies: 2
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:30 pm Subject: Lesbian flirting |
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 t ... |
| Topic: Dogs + ASD = ? |
Cogs
Replies: 27
Views: 1095
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:58 pm Subject: Dogs + ASD = ? |
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, ... |
| Topic: Dogs + ASD = ? |
Cogs
Replies: 27
Views: 1095
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:54 pm Subject: Dogs + ASD = ? |
| 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 d ... |
| Topic: Dogs + ASD = ? |
Cogs
Replies: 27
Views: 1095
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:22 am Subject: Dogs + ASD = ? |
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 ... |
| Topic: Dear average human |
Cogs
Replies: 14
Views: 2103
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:41 pm Subject: Dear average human |
| 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 mes ... |
| Topic: tic or stim.... |
Cogs
Replies: 11
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:16 am Subject: tic or stim.... |
| 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 a ... |
| Topic: my son... |
Cogs
Replies: 13
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:56 am Subject: my son... |
| 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 ... |
| Topic: Dear average human |
Cogs
Replies: 14
Views: 2103
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:16 am Subject: Dear average human |
| 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 ab ... |
| Topic: Dear average human |
Cogs
Replies: 14
Views: 2103
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:31 pm Subject: Dear average human |
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, te ... |
| Topic: Dear average human |
Cogs
Replies: 14
Views: 2103
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:17 am Subject: Dear average human |
To most people
Im the one on the edge, watching you but not engaging with you, interacting with you but not connecting with you, shaking hands with you but repulsed by your touch, letting you hug m ... |
| Topic: Explain caring/nurturing/comforting? |
Cogs
Replies: 11
Views: 1737
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 3:21 am Subject: Explain caring/nurturing/comforting? |
| ...Many of these things: caring, love, closeness - are really expressed in actions. Feelings are a part of it for many people, but I do believe it is your actions that are important. There is a degr ... |
| Topic: MODERATOR ATTENTION: How to get help when you need it |
Cogs
Replies: 590
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Forum: WrongPlanet.net discussion Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 2:57 pm Subject: MODERATOR ATTENTION: How to get help when you need it |
| Thank you Tallyman |
| Topic: MODERATOR ATTENTION: How to get help when you need it |
Cogs
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Forum: WrongPlanet.net discussion Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:55 am Subject: MODERATOR ATTENTION: How to get help when you need it |
http://www.wrongplanet.net/postx215717-0-0.html
The thread I started in the parenting forum looks like it may turn into a religious debate. I am finding the change in direction of the thread distre ... |
| Topic: Explain caring/nurturing/comforting? |
Cogs
Replies: 11
Views: 1737
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 4:39 am Subject: Explain caring/nurturing/comforting? |
| Thank you for the responses, they have been very helpful in my starting to understand this area. It has taken me a long time to reply due to ending up in hospital and a couple of other things but I wo ... |
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