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 Topic: RAADS-R online test |
TalusJumper
Replies: 95
Views: 9036
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:59 pm Subject: RAADS-R online test |
| Scored 171 (previously taken- failed to record the breakdown). |
| Topic: Adult diagnosis |
TalusJumper
Replies: 19
Views: 885
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:43 pm Subject: Adult diagnosis |
| It can be no less confusing as an adult. I have long suspected Aspergers due to my life story running parallel with AS symtoms. At 46, I finally went in for an evaluation. After many hours of testi ... |
| Topic: Anyone else creeped out by the Alex Plank adds? |
TalusJumper
Replies: 104
Views: 6099
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:58 pm Subject: Anyone else creeped out by the Alex Plank adds? |
I wonder how Alex voted in the poll?  |
| Topic: RAADS-R: Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults |
TalusJumper
Replies: 118
Views: 14895
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:02 pm Subject: RAADS-R: Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults |
| Scored 171. |
| Topic: Sheldon Test |
TalusJumper
Replies: 144
Views: 10902
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:52 pm Subject: Sheldon Test |
Viscerotonia = 10 low
Somatotonia = 18 medium
Cerebrotonia = 20 high |
| Topic: I get to have dinner with Temple Grandin! |
TalusJumper
Replies: 23
Views: 1395
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:32 pm Subject: I get to have dinner with Temple Grandin! |
She lives in my home town and I don't get to have dinner with her!  But I did meet her at a book signing- she is truly an amazing person. |
| Topic: Calling It Quits |
TalusJumper
Replies: 10
Views: 4104
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:48 pm Subject: Calling It Quits |
| Some years back, I took a substantial cut in pay and position with a new company (and moved location). I have little (if any) chance for advancement but my stress is greatly reduced now- best move I' ... |
| Topic: Short temperedness |
TalusJumper
Replies: 41
Views: 1944
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:09 pm Subject: Short temperedness |
| I tend to have a short fuse- was nicknamed 'The Hulk' when I was young due to my ability to go from calm to explosive in one second. |
| Topic: Smoking? |
TalusJumper
Replies: 40
Views: 1746
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:59 pm Subject: Re: Smoking? |
This may be a touchy subject for any of us Aspies or NT people, but do you smoke?
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I abhor it. I got my dad to quit 2004........ I just knew even as a kid how the cigarette smoke was affecting me ... |
| Topic: do you have an awkward gait? |
TalusJumper
Replies: 42
Views: 3477
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:06 am Subject: do you have an awkward gait? |
| Yeah, I bounce when I walk- rather obviously. I think I spring off of my toes. Funny thing is my son (also on the spectrum) walks exactly like me. |
| Topic: do you have an awkward gait? |
TalusJumper
Replies: 42
Views: 3477
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 12:10 am Subject: do you have an awkward gait? |
| Yeah, I bounce when I walk- rather obviously. I think I spring off of my toes. Funny thing is my son (also on the spectrum) walks exactly like me. |
| Topic: Aspergers vs pdd-nos and sustaining conversation |
TalusJumper
Replies: 29
Views: 2208
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:41 am Subject: Aspergers vs pdd-nos and sustaining conversation |
| Usually I find small-talk (chit-chat) difficult. With an average person it would be no more than 3 minutes (at the very best). If I know the person well and we have interests in common it can be much ... |
| Topic: Diagnosis as adult - for or against? |
TalusJumper
Replies: 54
Views: 3735
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:15 pm Subject: Diagnosis as adult - for or against? |
| I was in exactly the same place you are now a year ago. I am 95% certain that I have AS according to DSM-IV, my past history and many years of studying AS. So after much thought, time and money, I w ... |
| Topic: what do you live for? |
TalusJumper
Replies: 43
Views: 2142
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:17 pm Subject: what do you live for? |
| I live for my savior, Jesus Christ. He saved at 18 (from suicide) and gives me reason to live! And of course, for my immediate family. |
| Topic: Are you the only AS person in your family? |
TalusJumper
Replies: 47
Views: 2490
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:47 am Subject: Re: Are you the only AS person in your family? |
I'm 51 and I learned about my AS while trying to figure out why my son was so different (and not functional in school).
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Does AS run in your family (either going UP - your pare ... |
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