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Message |
 Topic: Autreat 2008 & Autscape 2008 |
LadyMahler
Replies: 24
Views: 1434
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 Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:57 am Subject: Autreat 2008 & Autscape 2008 |
| Of course. Asperger's is autism. |
| Topic: Jail4Bail discussion |
LadyMahler
Replies: 4
Views: 342
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 1:51 am Subject: Jail4Bail discussion |
| I think it is important to read the article in full and also go to the charity's referring website (http://www.autismwesterncape.co.za). The emotions behind the fundraising initiative is not a fun one ... |
| Topic: How my college is boycotting me. |
LadyMahler
Replies: 23
Views: 813
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:23 pm Subject: How my college is boycotting me. |
| Unfortunately as much as we want to be by ourselves, people don't go away. That counts for college but also your job one day, even if you become a lone programmer in some dungeon: there will always be ... |
| Topic: ASPIE Jobs |
LadyMahler
Replies: 13
Views: 552
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 2:27 pm Subject: ASPIE Jobs |
If you have done nursing, how about doing the night shift?
It is possible to handle NT's, it depends on whether they are nice and if they can respect you for needing space and quiet around you, and ... |
| Topic: Autreat 2008 & Autscape 2008 |
LadyMahler
Replies: 24
Views: 1434
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 1:31 am Subject: Autreat 2008 & Autscape 2008 |
I'll be there too, really looking forward to meeting you Alex, the übermaster of WrongPlanet  and also some other people that I only know from these forums. |
| Topic: How are you getting to Autreat? (don't miss it!) |
LadyMahler
Replies: 9
Views: 552
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 1:23 am Subject: How are you getting to Autreat? (don't miss it!) |
I'm getting there by (among other things) taking an 18 hours flight from Johannesburg to New York. Apparently the longest non-stop commercial flight in the world. 
And, yes, it will be worth it ... |
| Topic: The worst desk on the floor just became mine |
LadyMahler
Replies: 21
Views: 1530
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:06 am Subject: The worst desk on the floor just became mine |
| Ok, the good news is that I asked my boss's assistant whether there is any other desk available to rather move to, and I voiced my concerns with regards to the noise, movement & busy-ness that the ... |
| Topic: The worst desk on the floor just became mine |
LadyMahler
Replies: 21
Views: 1530
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:17 pm Subject: The worst desk on the floor just became mine |
| Sorry tailfins, but I am valued at my work, perhaps my post was overly negative. I don't think rushing into any assumption is wise: conversation and discussion will be my first step, with the confiden ... |
| Topic: The worst desk on the floor just became mine |
LadyMahler
Replies: 21
Views: 1530
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:40 am Subject: The worst desk on the floor just became mine |
it could be a move to make you more productive by putting you in plain view of other people.
I'm really scared that this is the reason.
I am a contractor, so a) I don't really have "employee r ... |
| Topic: The worst desk on the floor just became mine |
LadyMahler
Replies: 21
Views: 1530
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:35 am Subject: The worst desk on the floor just became mine |
That layout totally sucks. Like it was designed to SUCK.
I'm going to print that out and put it up on the one wall.
By the way, I think there is a misunderstanding here: that space is not MY CUB ... |
| Topic: The worst desk on the floor just became mine |
LadyMahler
Replies: 21
Views: 1530
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:07 am Subject: The worst desk on the floor just became mine |
This is where they are moving me next week. I don't know what I'm going to do. (Well, not much work, for a start, and there will be at least 1 meltdown a day).
http://aspie.co.za/TheDeskFromHell.jp ... |
| Topic: New here...and confused. |
LadyMahler
Replies: 6
Views: 330
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:59 am Subject: New here...and confused. |
Hi Jim. Wow, you sound like an amazing, caring person, your son probably gets it from you.
It is tough for kids dealing with divorce, whether they are aspies or not. What you are doing most is tryi ... |
| Topic: A new school/learning model |
LadyMahler
Replies: 2
Views: 177
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:50 am Subject: A new school/learning model |
I had a talk at an autism event yesterday and a lot of the questions afterwards had to do with my experience of mainstream schools. Which weren't so good, as most aspies can probably vow for.
How a ... |
| Topic: A hug for any parents that want it. |
LadyMahler
Replies: 16
Views: 408
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:32 am Subject: A hug for any parents that want it. |
| Grouphug!!! Ok, that's enough. lol. |
| Topic: A hug for any parents that want it. |
LadyMahler
Replies: 16
Views: 408
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:19 am Subject: A hug for any parents that want it. |
And they can show they love you without hugging you
Yes, I'm sure the parents hanging out here knows that, but it is not about questioning their love, it is about the parent needing a hug from thei ... |
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