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 Topic: Aspergers racism |
layla87
Replies: 43
Views: 2928
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 10:13 pm Subject: Aspergers racism |
| On the contrary, most aspies are free from racism and sexism- and homophobia too for that matter |
| Topic: Diagnosis of AS/ASD/HFA for African Americans |
layla87
Replies: 14
Views: 450
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 10:10 pm Subject: Diagnosis of AS/ASD/HFA for African Americans |
| It's really unfortunate if this is the case. Aspies/HFA/ASD come in all genders, races, sexual orientations etc.. Anyone who doesn't believe that is highly mislead |
| Topic: Asperger's and lack of empathy and ethics? |
layla87
Replies: 35
Views: 4368
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 10:08 pm Subject: Asperger's and lack of empathy and ethics? |
| I don't feel that I lack empathy, so much as I lack the appropriate means to express it. Also it's important to note the difference between empathy and sympathy, as I am very sympathetic, and care abo ... |
| Topic: Who likes driving? |
layla87
Replies: 49
Views: 1374
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 10:06 pm Subject: Who likes driving? |
| Not me! at all! I can't get used to sitting behind the wheel. I really don't think I will ever learn. I have no problem riding in the car with friends or family, as long as I am not behind the wheel. ... |
| Topic: Is Asperger's Syndrome worse than Schizophrenia |
layla87
Replies: 102
Views: 4638
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 9:55 pm Subject: Is Asperger's Syndrome worse than Schizophrenia |
| No way Jose!! I'm lucky that I do not have Schizophrenia - (and my heart goes out to those who do) But I will take Asperger's ANY day over schizophrenia. In fact give me 1000 lives with Asperger's and ... |
| Topic: Is Asperger's Syndrome worse than Schizophrenia |
layla87
Replies: 102
Views: 4638
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 9:55 pm Subject: Is Asperger's Syndrome worse than Schizophrenia |
| No way Jose!! I'm lucky that I do not have Schizophrenia - (and my heart goes out to those who do) But I will take Asperger's ANY day over schizophrenia. In fact give me 1000 lives with Asperger's and ... |
| Topic: Should aspies have children? |
layla87
Replies: 70
Views: 75249
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat May 04, 2013 8:09 am Subject: Should aspies have children? |
| How many aspies accidentally become parents? probably very few. |
| Topic: Scared and disgusted of pregnancy |
layla87
Replies: 114
Views: 21291
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Forum: Women's Discussion Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 10:30 am Subject: Scared and disgusted of pregnancy |
| I've had my tubes tied, so pregnancy is not a concern of worry for me, personally. I am not repulsed by pregnant women or pregnancy in general, I am however always a little bit nervous around women wh ... |
| Topic: Aspies vs. NT siblings - easier to relate to one type better |
layla87
Replies: 15
Views: 552
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:31 pm Subject: Aspies vs. NT siblings - easier to relate to one type better |
I wish the poll had an "only child" option, because that's what applies to me.
Thanks for answering! I originally had an "only child" and a "mix of both" option, but somehow they didn't show up. I' ... |
| Topic: Overprotective of pets |
layla87
Replies: 57
Views: 2346
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:29 pm Subject: Overprotective of pets |
| Definitely!! Not just my pets, all dogs and cats in general. If I see a dog off leash (I live in an area where we have a leash free dog park) and no owner nearby, I start to literally have a panic att ... |
| Topic: About looking younger |
layla87
Replies: 61
Views: 3948
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:02 pm Subject: About looking younger |
| I'm 24, but people say I look about 16-17. When I was 22, me and another friend were talking when we got on the conversation about licenses. I said I didn't have my license yet, and was about to add t ... |
| Topic: What is more vital for career success? IQ or Social Skills? |
layla87
Replies: 23
Views: 636
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:18 pm Subject: What is more vital for career success? IQ or Social Skills? |
| Good question - social skills for sure - HAHA if it were based on IQ, the majority of senators and politicians would be jobless |
| Topic: Aspies vs. NT siblings - easier to relate to one type better |
layla87
Replies: 15
Views: 552
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:12 pm Subject: Aspies vs. NT siblings - easier to relate to one type better |
Hey aspies,
Just wondering who all here has NT siblings and Aspie siblings and do you find that you get along better or relate better to your aspie brothers and sisters or your NT ones, or does it ... |
| Topic: Important advice needed for aspies working medical field!! |
layla87
Replies: 20
Views: 798
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:01 pm Subject: Important advice needed for aspies working medical field!! |
Thanks everyone for your answers!!
I've looked further into this and even though I do like working with people, I'm thinking more x-ray or ultrasound technician.
I need a job with some excitemen ... |
| Topic: What autistic people never do..... |
layla87
Replies: 55
Views: 2058
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:22 pm Subject: What autistic people never do..... |
Most of the 'never' statements should be 'usually don't'. Conversely the 'always statements' should be 'usually'.
Agreed! |
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