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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are some of your symptoms way worse than others? |
| Nightingale79 |
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Posted: 15 Mar 2018, 7:00 am
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| sensory issues: loud sharp noises are worst for me, I actually feel a jolt of physical pain a bit like an electric shock, it last only 3-5 seconds then takes about another 30 seconds to go away completely. I also wear my clothes inside out if I am at home. I usually initiate contact so I can be in c... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Camouflaging |
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Posted: 10 Mar 2018, 12:24 pm
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| yeh, certainly a massive part of my life for years. I though of it as acting more than the term camouflage but I think they are one in the same in this instance. I do it less now as it is far to exhausting, I think that is why more and more I hate going out because I know the effort and mental exert... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Any studies on aspies with strong social skills? |
| Nightingale79 |
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Posted: 10 Mar 2018, 6:24 am
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| Hi folks, A lot of interesting points and info, but to get back to the original post I would like to say a little about my experience as an Aspie with what NT'S would consider good communication skills (or what they really want to say and have said is you seem soooo normal). Growing up as a small ch... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi from Australia where it seems impossible to get diagnosed |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2016, 10:37 am
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Replies: 19
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Hi folks,
Here is a link to the Tony Atwood clinic, He himself is not taking new referrals but there is an email and contact number that might be of use in finding out more and as I said before lead to resources in your local area.
Good luck
http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/index.php/clinic
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Any fellow scots out there?? |
| Nightingale79 |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2016, 10:26 am
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I also must add that these stats were obtained from people at university and so can in no way reflect the general population. But it is very interesting nonetheless.  |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Any fellow scots out there?? |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2016, 10:20 am
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| I understand there are many complex issues and I do believe many people were bullied on both sides of the campaign. I have just finished an assignment for sociology pertaining to media and politics. I discussed the effects of the referendum a year on and on what people felt about the part the media ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Any fellow scots out there?? |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2016, 7:53 am
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| I don't consider myself British, I consider myself Scottish with Irish and Scottish ancestry. But I think its up to the person to decide what works for them. The Uk thing bugs me, especially when you go to fill out forms online, you have to scour the country section sometimes for UK, GB, British Isl... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Any fellow scots out there?? |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2016, 6:30 pm
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| Yes indeed Utah, WE have managed to bag a few talented people and inventions for a tiny wee country. But like anywhere we have those that don't get the right support and fall through the cracks and that are being failed by our social welfare system. It is the age old story. Have you ever visited Cos... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Any fellow scots out there?? |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2016, 6:09 pm
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| Hey guys, Cheers for getting back and the wee welcome to WP. Shaw and Aye indeed QuillAlba "we can't change the laws of physics" I'm a west coaster too, but in glasgow. I'd prefer up where my folks are in Helensburgh instead of 40 miles down the road, We're franked, sure there is never a d... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Any fellow scots out there?? |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2016, 9:34 pm
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Hey folks new here on wrongplanet, this is just a wee hello and message to see if there are any scots on the site.
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi from Australia where it seems impossible to get diagnosed |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2016, 9:03 pm
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Replies: 19
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| Hi I would also recommend as another did checking out Tony Atwood. He know his stuff especially regarding late diagnosis in females. He has a website you can check out regarding his clinic. If you are not in Brisbane maybe someone at the clinic can put you in touch with someone closer to you who kno... |
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