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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Mutism |
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Posted: 03 May 2016, 8:15 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,708
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| Hello, I'm a non verbal autistic adult who used to speak. I had an operation in August last year and have not been able to speak much since outside of a few very very specific scenarios. I don't have a formal diagnoses of selective mutism, but it would be the best fit I think. I struggle to get word... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Feeling different to other aspies |
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Posted: 01 May 2016, 7:17 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,968
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| Hello, Autism varies a ton, it can often be odd if your collection of traits is uncommon but eventually you find someone like you. I have met a few like me, I am lucky enough to work with someone who has a similar collection of traits as me. We vary in a few places (I'm mathy, she's arty) but in mos... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Mesquito spraying Autism linked |
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Posted: 01 May 2016, 6:55 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 419
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone else... |
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Posted: 01 May 2016, 6:50 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,188
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I don't do that.
I have some dices with questions on each side. When meeting new people I roll the dice and ask the question on the side which faces up. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Recently diagnosed as an Aspie with ADHD. New member. |
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Posted: 01 May 2016, 6:48 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 429
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do any of you ever ccry and run into traffic when upset? |
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Posted: 01 May 2016, 6:47 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,030
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Not that I know of.
I do wonder into traffic etc by accident, when I am traveling around my friends tend to hold my arm. My friends pull me out of the way of traffic many times a year. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you have trouble doing things? |
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Posted: 29 Apr 2016, 11:14 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,595
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| The thing is, when I actually do things, I have no trouble... but the problem is starting, for me. Even fun things like going downstairs to watch hockey or reading a book or even watching something on the computer which I'm already in front of seem so monumental to start. It's why it takes me like,... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Post a Picture of the Real You. |
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Posted: 29 Apr 2016, 8:10 am
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Replies: 12,791
Views: 2,365,700
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| those are PJs? should have know, that...was gonna be my second guess :P what's the design on them? I find textures really hard and like sameness. So i pretty much wear PJs unless i really have to wear 3/4 lengths. Then i wear the same pair of 3/4 lengths. It makes me happy :D I was on holiday and c... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Official diagnosis feels weird... |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 2:04 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,815
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| Hey, I remember being sat in the car driving back from the assessment. They had said yes, defiantly autistic. I was sat in the back of the car. Cuddling lion. I was asking myself had I behaved had I done right. Had I faked it etc etc. It took about a year before I felt comfortable with it. It's been... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Doing basic tasks |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 12:17 pm
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Replies: 24
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| Thanks for the kind words :) today's been a great example. Productive day working on a project at the autism hub, she's due to arrive very soon and will then have a relaxed evening unwinding before bed. Rather than getting in a horrible muddle and forgetting to eat or wash while my brain dissolves i... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Doing basic tasks |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 12:02 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,988
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| I struggle with this stuff. At the moment I don't shop alone and I have a babysitter (Literally: http://spacedoutandsmiling.com/tips/how-i-use-support-at-home-why-a-babysitter) who helps me to follow an evening routine. Hopefully in the future I will find ways to do this stuff without so much suppor... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: People who treat you like a kid |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 11:57 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,405
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| It doesn't bother me much. My friends who look after me describe me as an "advanced 5 year old". This kinda works for me. Maybe when I get. My speech back it will change. I have written about it more here: http://spacedoutandsmiling.com/blog/2016-03-25-accepting-autism-being-5 Jamie + Lion |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post something that made you HAPPY today. |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 10:57 am
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Replies: 36,657
Views: 1,709,220
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I got to spend 3 hours in the sensory room at the hub to work on my presentation. I think I have found an angle. Just need to make all the slides now. I can do that tomorrow.
Evening routine starts in an hour. Not too many elephants today. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do people really know what Asperger's syndrome is?? |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 10:55 am
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Replies: 40
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| Sorry if this post is a bit long. This is just my opinion. The three reasons I think people react the way they do: 1: culture around disability. Time main model of disability is the medical model. Eg a list of things which are considered wrong or write. This is a hangover from how medicine came out ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you have trouble doing things? |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 10:43 am
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Replies: 17
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| Hello, I get this too, the technical name for it is "executive functioning". Mine varies lots and sometimes I struggle to dress myself. I have a website where I post the various tips and techniques I use: http://spacedoutandsmiling.com/tips/ The main ones are: * strong routines * managing ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Post a Picture of the Real You. |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 10:37 am
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Replies: 12,791
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| http://spacedout.imgix.net/img3770.jpg?w=750 Me :D i am digging the pants. :thumleft: . Trike and PJ bottoms are both reviewed on my website. http://spacedoutandsmiling.com/reviews/ I was on holiday, very spaced out and wore my PJs all weekend. Those trike was a rental. It provided super useful and... |
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