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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Applied to Brown University with AS.

TheSlytherinAspie7
Posted: 11 Oct 2018, 9:12 pm 

Replies: 2
Views: 241
I applied to Brown University (which is an Ivy League school located in Providence, RI) and I'm absolutely terrified. I have a 3.7 GPA and mostly A's. The reason why I'm petrified is because I mentioned my struggles with Asperger's and how it made me a better individual. I don't want them to interpr...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Are These the Symptoms of Dyspraxia?

TheSlytherinAspie7
Posted: 01 Aug 2018, 2:06 pm 

Replies: 4
Views: 424
Wow, I guess Dyspraxia is part of that "euphemism treadmill." I think people see me as "mentally unfit" at my workplace. I literally cried last night because I thought for sure they were going to terminate me. My self esteem has been declining rapidly (not that it was great to be...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Are These the Symptoms of Dyspraxia?

TheSlytherinAspie7
Posted: 01 Aug 2018, 1:57 pm 

Replies: 4
Views: 424
Hi all. I know most of you aren't medical professionals. I am also aware ASD and Dyspraxia often go together. I've had issues with motor skills and coordination ever since I was a toddler. I'm going to compile a list of the symptoms I've noticed since childhood: -Had great difficulty in learning how...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Do NTs Perceive You as Intellectually Disabled?

TheSlytherinAspie7
Posted: 28 Jul 2018, 4:33 pm 

Replies: 21
Views: 875
Throughout my life, I've been labeled a plethora of insults. The one I despise the most is people thinking I have an intellectual disability. I have Dyspraxia and my hands shake often. I also have a difficult time enunciating certain sounds and performing basic motor functions. Due to this tragic fl...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Concerns With My Current Job and Dyspraxia

TheSlytherinAspie7
Posted: 28 Jul 2018, 12:21 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 193
That's great news! I told the night shift manager I had Asperger's and Dyspraxia. She was very understanding. I've been phobic of getting fired due to my sh***y motor skills ever since I joined the workforce. The morning manager can be an a**hole. He watches everything I do with disdain. He doesn't ...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Concerns With My Current Job and Dyspraxia

TheSlytherinAspie7
Posted: 28 Jul 2018, 11:59 am 

Replies: 3
Views: 193
Hi, I'm a 20 year old woman with Asperger's who also has Dyspraxia (obviously). I currently work at a McDonald's as a crew member. My Dyspraxia is being a total nuisance during my shifts. I have a very difficult time putting pies or other bakery items in boxes or bags. They slip out of my hands and ...
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