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 Topic: Hairdressers / Socialising |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 5
Views: 222
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:03 am Subject: Hairdressers / Socialising |
| I take the whole day off to get my haircut just so I can deal with the aftermath. But I do like the feel of the ends afterwards (the only consolation).,It has been a whole day experience for me really ... |
| Topic: Hairdressers / Socialising |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 5
Views: 222
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:45 am Subject: Hairdressers / Socialising |
| I did the unthinkable. Yesterday, I phoned to book an appointment at a hairdressers. Today, I went to the hairdressers and had a haircut. As I was the only customer, there was no-one else getting t ... |
| Topic: What thought processes do you have when I say the word cat? |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 52
Views: 1266
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:32 am Subject: What thought processes do you have when I say the word cat? |
| Immediately, what came into my mind was a precise image of a house around the corner from me, where a cat greets my daughter and I every morning. I see my daughter bending down and stroking it. Now, ... |
| Topic: Rumours? Gossip? |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 7
Views: 339
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 4:25 pm Subject: Rumours? Gossip? |
| Thanks everyone for the great responses. A few people have asked about my daughter's age. She's almost 7 1/2. I went through similar at school, but it didn't start until I was 11. Kids, especially ... |
| Topic: Do any aspie gals here ENJOY dressing up/makeup? |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 33
Views: 1266
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Forum: Women's Discussion Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 2:13 pm Subject: Do any aspie gals here ENJOY dressing up/makeup? |
| At the grand old age of 40, I've learned how to apply eye liner. I've been attempting to apply it for 25 years and really just haven't bothered wearing it out, even with a full face of make-up (which ... |
| Topic: brisbane autistic boy's hands blown by sadistic mate |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 124
Views: 4080
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Forum: News and Current Events Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 9:12 am Subject: brisbane autistic boy's hands blown by sadistic mate |
| I felt sick when I heard this. Poor boy. This is so sad. I hope he gets the best possible treatement, to help him rebuild his life. As for the 'friend', attempted murder is the charge I would be c ... |
| Topic: Rumours? Gossip? |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 7
Views: 339
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 8:03 am Subject: Rumours? Gossip? |
Hi Everyone
I thought I'd post this to get some opinions on this situation. On Friday, my daughter told me that a classmate had approached her in the playground and accused her of stealing lunch m ... |
| Topic: Twice Exceptional Kids (and Adults) |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 8
Views: 786
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 4:48 am Subject: Twice Exceptional Kids (and Adults) |
| Did your problems with learning increased through the years? When I was 15 I had much more resistance I have now (logically), and I feel like learning now make me feel completely exhausted in a short ... |
| Topic: Autism and studying. |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 17
Views: 684
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 3:08 pm Subject: Autism and studying. |
| I find studying really difficult. I've had to rely on memory for nearly every exam I've done. The most success I've had is with just writing and rewriting my notes. If I don't do that, I just read ... |
| Topic: Twice Exceptional Kids (and Adults) |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 8
Views: 786
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 2:58 pm Subject: Twice Exceptional Kids (and Adults) |
| I'm pretty sure that my daughter and I could be described as twice exceptional, but we are very different. I was always about top of the class, for just about every subject. The only thing I struggl ... |
| Topic: Hair Trauma |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 21
Views: 801
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 12:35 pm Subject: Hair Trauma |
| Thanks again everyone, for your support, advice and understanding. Well, since I lasted posted, things have improved a great deal. I encourage her to lift her own hair out from under her collar. I' ... |
| Topic: names |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 21
Views: 516
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 4:28 am Subject: names |
| I don't think the OP is referring to problems remembering names and/or faces. He's referring to how uncomfortable he feels using people's names, so avoids doing it. Sorry, I just thought I'd mention ... |
| Topic: Catholic midwives win right to not help with abortion plans |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 25
Views: 606
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 2:57 pm Subject: Catholic midwives win right to not help with abortion plans |
| At the risk of suffering some abuse, I will state my thoughts on this. If I was a young woman, training to be a midwife, I would expect that, in my career, I would be helping women to give birth to b ... |
| Topic: What is Your Favorite City? |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 39
Views: 1032
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 2:24 pm Subject: What is Your Favorite City? |
| I live in the suburbs of Glasgow and I have to say I do love it. There are loads of museums, all free and with plenty for kids to get into. There's great night life (restaurants, theatre and comedy ... |
| Topic: names |
Mummy_of_Peanut
Replies: 21
Views: 516
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:00 am Subject: names |
| I have an issue with using names. I never realised it might be related to possibly being on the spectrum, until I read about it in this forum. It has caused me problems, as I'd rather tap someone on ... |
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