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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My language skills are "too good" for ASD? |
| FullmetalTriforce |
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Posted: 09 Sep 2016, 7:14 pm
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Replies: 28
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| I'd hoped that I made it pretty clear to him (the neuropsych) that I am impaired by numerous things. But my verbal skills leave something to be desired. I speak choppily and a little slowly, and get caught up in synonyms - I'm far better on paper. I'd have written him a note, but apparently he has P... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My language skills are "too good" for ASD? |
| FullmetalTriforce |
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Posted: 08 Sep 2016, 2:46 pm
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Replies: 28
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| I got my evaluation results today, and apparently I *would* have an ASD diagnosis but he deemed my language skills "too good". I thought many on the spectrum had fantastic language skills. He also mentioned that since I had no delays in childhood, that I don't fit. (I walked and talked ear... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "Panic attack", but not quite |
| FullmetalTriforce |
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Posted: 07 Sep 2016, 7:28 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 553
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| This morning, I had a minor misunderstanding with my mom. She swerved the car into a random parking lot and started screaming at me, then ran off for a while. When she returned, she was still livid, but she drove me to my destination anyway. I became increasingly upset as the drive went on and cried... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hating family - common or cause for concern? |
| FullmetalTriforce |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2016, 11:40 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
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| As a very literal person, I see no need for exaggerations. Many things get on my nerves - when there's a spider in my room, it gets on my nerves. But when a group of people put me down and threaten me every day, you can bet I harbor nothing but hatred for them. This is the same family that mocked my... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hating family - common or cause for concern? |
| FullmetalTriforce |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2016, 6:01 pm
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Replies: 13
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| Can hateful feelings towards people stem from an inability to connect with them? I can't bring myself to care about my family. They're loud, domineering and nosy. They feign support one day, but the next, they show no willingness to understand, listen, or support me. Plus, they constantly talk smack... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Evaluation yesterday |
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Posted: 28 Aug 2016, 2:28 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 483
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| Well, I was nervous as hell, and that messed me up on the blocks. Thinking of it now, I know how to replicate the pattern. It was within my abilities, and yet I failed, so it's bothering me. I also remembered what they asked me to redraw, exactly, line for line... after I had left the office. Then t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Evaluation yesterday |
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Posted: 26 Aug 2016, 2:22 pm
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Replies: 4
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| I had my evaluation yesterday, and I'm feeling really down about it today. Not only did they not allow me to bring notes in (I had written what I wanted to discuss) so I forgot to mention a ton of things, but I also couldn't seem to articulate properly. My vocabulary and grammar skills died complete... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My brain keeps me awake and can't sleep? |
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Posted: 22 Aug 2016, 4:47 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,184
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| I have phases where I can't sleep, for varying reasons: - My mind is wide awake and playing music that I heard earlier, - I get stuck thinking about random scenarios / hypothetical situations for hours instead of sleeping, - or, I become intensely uncomfortable in every position, and end up crying o... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Nightmare evaluations? |
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Posted: 20 Aug 2016, 5:52 pm
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Replies: 6
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| I take no offense to that. I can definitely see what you mean. I've read up on personal accounts from both genders and I can say it's a 50/50 split on how I relate to each. On another note, I had quite a few troubles at college yesterday, which shows that I do actually need accommodations. Long stor... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Nightmare evaluations? |
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Posted: 16 Aug 2016, 8:21 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 662
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| Yeah, I didn't know I was trans until a few years ago. My entire childhood, I was a "girl", though I proudly identified as a tomboy as soon as I learned that term. As a child, I distinctly remember having sensory issues and stimming, and they were passed off as eccentricities at first. The... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Nightmare evaluations? |
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Posted: 15 Aug 2016, 9:05 pm
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Replies: 6
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| I have an evaluation with a neuropsychologist next month, and it's freaking me out thinking about it. I feel like I'm going to mess it up somehow, even though that's not a viable outcome. I'm also scared of them "missing" my ASD, considering that I was born, raised and socialized as a girl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Laughing at things not meant to be funny |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2016, 6:39 pm
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Replies: 11
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I've been berated all my life for laughing at inappropriate things, like brutal death scenes. I went to see Green Inferno in theatres and people were very disapproving! But it's strange, because I didn't find it amusing...
(note: I don't have a diagnosis but I am currently seeking one.) |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: Classic game intros!! ! |
| FullmetalTriforce |
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Posted: 25 Jul 2016, 4:49 pm
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Replies: 32
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^^ Dragon's Dogma!
And too many others to post, like Shadow of the Colossus, ICO, Suikoden II, Okami, Jak and Daxter, Twilight Princess... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you Have an "Autistic Gait"? |
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Posted: 25 Jul 2016, 12:13 am
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Replies: 65
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| I'm "pigeon-toed" so naturally I walk strange and trip over my own feet. Though, I've been told that I run while walking, that I bounce, and that my hips sway (hopefully not all at once!). I always have my hands joined together, fingers interlaced. God forbid I put them in my hoodie pocket... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Seeking diagnosis behind family's back? |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2016, 9:39 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 580
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| I have an appointment with my psychologist on August 1st, which I both anticipate and dread. I will make my inquiry before she delves into more generic worksheets about depression (so helpful!). I'm trying to plan ahead. I have heard many adults take a comprehensive list of reasons they suspect they... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Seeking diagnosis behind family's back? |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016, 7:08 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 580
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| I have no idea how to seek a diagnosis, let alone secretly. I am seeing a psychologist for depression and GID, but I'm terrified of bringing it up with her. Is she even qualified? Do I need to see a neuropsychologist? I bet my local one is colossally expensive. Is it naive to think I can do it all a... |
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