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 Topic: Analyzing Human Behavior |
serenity
Replies: 1
Views: 208
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:25 am Subject: Analyzing Human Behavior |
| For as long as I can remember I'm excellent at analyzing the way that people behave in certain situations, and predicting what they'll do next. I think I'd make a very good crime scene profiler. I lov ... |
| Topic: differences between boys and girls with autism |
serenity
Replies: 67
Views: 2640
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:26 pm Subject: differences between boys and girls with autism |
What are the differences between male and female Aspies, that don't involve the dating/romantic world? I have never seen that discussed on here.
BTW, I have been in two relationships in the past. ... |
| Topic: Nonverbal learning disorder vs. AS? |
serenity
Replies: 46
Views: 982
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:22 pm Subject: Nonverbal learning disorder vs. AS? |
I'll bet that went over real well with her.  |
| Topic: Place blind? |
serenity
Replies: 49
Views: 1451
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:00 pm Subject: Place blind? |
| I wouldn't say that my problem with being directionally impaired has a basis of being overstimulated, but it does lead to being way overstimulated. For me the problem originates with not being able to ... |
| Topic: Was I in love with an Aspergers woman? Help! |
serenity
Replies: 17
Views: 597
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:39 am Subject: Was I in love with an Aspergers woman? Help! |
| I hope that I don't catch a lot of flack for this, but it's my opinion, so here goes: Let's say for sake of argument that this woman has a form of mild autism. Having a disability of any sort does not ... |
| Topic: Nonverbal learning disorder vs. AS? |
serenity
Replies: 46
Views: 982
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:00 am Subject: Nonverbal learning disorder vs. AS? |
Thanks for all the info guys! I just stumbled across NVLD yesterday, so I don't know much about it, but I'm sure I will by Monday, since it looks like this will be one of my mini-obsessions. 
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| Topic: trouble using the phone? |
serenity
Replies: 30
Views: 736
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:16 am Subject: trouble using the phone? |
| I actually like talking on the phone if it's a social call. I don't have to leave my house, break my routine, or worry about the way that I look to the other person. I'm kind of a hermit, so the phone ... |
| Topic: Nonverbal learning disorder vs. AS? |
serenity
Replies: 46
Views: 982
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:37 am Subject: Nonverbal learning disorder vs. AS? |
| Does anyone know what the difference is? I've been researching it all day, and I have yet to come across a core difference. The only defining factor that I've read is that people with NVLD aren't as s ... |
| Topic: so.... what sounds make YOU crazy? |
serenity
Replies: 115
Views: 2581
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:09 pm Subject: so.... what sounds make YOU crazy? |
| I have a sensitivity to almost all of the noises previously posted, but the award for the 2 absolute worst goes to: forks scraping plates (especially certain kinds) and someone grinding their teeth. i ... |
| Topic: Have any of you ever been called out? |
serenity
Replies: 36
Views: 1267
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:31 am Subject: Have any of you ever been called out? |
| I have a bad habit of saying, "Yeah" more than the average person. I have to keep reminding myself that NT's analyzing me would take that as a definite sign of autism, after watching Rain Man. Maybe, ... |
| Topic: Bullying |
serenity
Replies: 30
Views: 811
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:20 pm Subject: Bullying |
| Putting a label on something that ties it up in a neat little package doesn't make it excusable. There are reasons that people are the way they are, no matter what the case. I'm a very analytical, det ... |
| Topic: Do you make weird noises? |
serenity
Replies: 26
Views: 745
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:23 pm Subject: Do you make weird noises? |
I sat here and couldn't think of one NT that I know who makes sounds.
Actually, I do know a few relatives on my husbands side, and at least one on my side that do. I'm very sensitive to other people ... |
| Topic: Do you train in MA? |
serenity
Replies: 9
Views: 271
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:14 pm Subject: Do you train in MA? |
I could never do karate because I have as much coordination as a government office. I have to fill out several forms in triplicate just to turn my head. 
Yep, that describes me perfectly. |
| Topic: Have any of you ever been called out? |
serenity
Replies: 36
Views: 1267
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 2:13 pm Subject: Have any of you ever been called out? |
| Yeah, story of my life. I never knew anything was wrong with me though, how do you respond to people when they tell you, "'why don't you talk?'" I always said to myself that I never had anything to ... |
| Topic: Listening Skills |
serenity
Replies: 7
Views: 490
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:43 pm Subject: Listening Skills |
| With social chit chat that you find uninteresting you have no real motivation to stay there, and be attentive, but I think if your job, and financial future were at stake you might be able to muster u ... |
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