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 Topic: Book/resource list for learning advanced adult Social Skills |
ignisfatuus
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 Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:00 pm Subject: Book/resource list for learning advanced adult Social Skills |
I only tried to specify because everything ends up North American by default
I don't think Canadians would particularly appreciate being lumped together with their southern neighbours either :wink ... |
| Topic: Barking Dogs |
ignisfatuus
Replies: 41
Views: 1122
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:14 am Subject: Barking Dogs |
| That reminds me of the Jim Carrey movie Me, Myself and Irene where he takes a dump on his neighbour's lawn because their pet was continually crapping in his yard. |
| Topic: Choosing a seat. |
ignisfatuus
Replies: 24
Views: 849
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Forum: School and College Life Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 3:24 am Subject: Choosing a seat. |
| I always used to sit at the back as I could never have anybody behind after the sh** I went through in high school. I still get a homicidal adrenaline rush whenever I suspect somebody is doing anythi ... |
| Topic: Barking Dogs |
ignisfatuus
Replies: 41
Views: 1122
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 3:22 am Subject: Barking Dogs |
| Pets should not be permitted in urban areas. Period. Between dog attacks, pet scat on sidewalks and other people's property, and noisy dogs, it is not a good combination with high density living. P ... |
| Topic: Does anyone have social anxiety disorder? |
ignisfatuus
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:44 am Subject: Does anyone have social anxiety disorder? |
| I was diagnosed with severe social anxiety disorder in 2001 before they finally realised that there was something wrong on a more pervasive level and diagnosed me with Asperger's this year. |
| Topic: Why are so many aspies into politics? |
ignisfatuus
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:17 pm Subject: Why are so many aspies into politics? |
| Probably because it fits in with the black and white mindset of many Aspergians. |
| Topic: Songs which should NEVER have been covered... |
ignisfatuus
Replies: 37
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:18 am Subject: Songs which should NEVER have been covered... |
| Evanescence did a godawful cover of The Smashing Pumpkins' Zero. It's so sad seeing a pathetic band flail about trying to emulate an echelon of talent they will never touch. |
| Topic: Transformers Fans |
ignisfatuus
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:41 pm Subject: Transformers Fans |
Best toys ever. I was partial to Jazz and Blurr. Shockwave was interesting as well.
The movie was f***ing awful though. Could have been the picture of the decade but they watered it down for t ... |
| Topic: Network a place to turn for adults with Asperger's |
ignisfatuus
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Forum: News and Current Events Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:10 pm Subject: Network a place to turn for adults with Asperger's |
Anyone who says it is a disorder that can lead to social isolation, has not even read the Dx criteria.
O rly?
DSM-IV criteria:
The essential features of Asperger's Disorder are:
Criterio ... |
| Topic: Anger and Autism, what's the deal? Autistics only please |
ignisfatuus
Replies: 16
Views: 1065
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:38 pm Subject: Anger and Autism, what's the deal? Autistics only please |
This make sense to anyone?
It's coming across posts like yours that makes wading through all the monotonous tripe on these message boards worthwhile. |
| Topic: Contacting friends |
ignisfatuus
Replies: 2
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:58 pm Subject: Contacting friends |
| Your dilemma mirrors my situation in many respects, and although I've seen the error of my ways (so to speak) through retrospective analysis and a late understanding of my disorder, I have yet to put ... |
| Topic: 'Social' activities |
ignisfatuus
Replies: 18
Views: 693
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Forum: School and College Life Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:44 pm Subject: 'Social' activities |
*snorts*
If you cannot tolerate the "social garbage" of college life, you do not belong in college. How about a wine-cellar or an abandoned warehouse? I have little patience for poeple who moan &am ... |
| Topic: Do we really get upset easily? |
ignisfatuus
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:59 pm Subject: Do we really get upset easily? |
Unfortunately, I do become extremely pissed over seemingly trifling matters.
Zelda, you were dealt with inappropriately. I'm not really sure what else to add other than that universities are poo ... |
| Topic: Proposal for 35+ forum |
ignisfatuus
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Views: 786
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:39 pm Subject: Proposal for 35+ forum |
Some people seem to be living relatively normal existences with families and careers, while others are struggling with acceptance and health issues. Would this dichotomy be ultimately divisive?
I w ... |
| Topic: Auties stand up in NJ! |
ignisfatuus
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Views: 762
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:46 am Subject: Auties stand up in NJ! |
| I have to agree with Willard on this one. A lot of individuals are growing up in a protective bubble due to advancements in autism awareness and activism by those with Asperger's and their family (th ... |
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