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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Childhood Quirks

MistySkye
 Post subject: Childhood Quirks
Posted: 16 Oct 2023, 7:47 pm 

Replies: 8
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One thing than many of us have in common is quirkiness. It's how we are often described by others due to our habits. I wanted to list my top things that should've flagged my parents or neighbors, that I was autistic. Feel free to contribute your favorite childhood memories, too. Here's a few of mine...

 Forum: Adult Autism Issues   Topic: New members welcome! Introduce yourself here.

MistySkye
Posted: 03 Mar 2022, 1:59 pm 

Replies: 881
Views: 18,699
Hi everyone. My name is Aimée and I’m currently self diagnosed seeking a formal diagnosis. I’ve made the phone call, am willing to commit financially, but am perhaps, terrified of what I might come to know of myself. This is the only thing that stands in my way. I, like many others here, have suffe...

 Forum: Women's Discussion   Topic: imposter syndrome and the fear of seeking a diagnosis

MistySkye
Posted: 02 Mar 2022, 8:26 pm 

Replies: 26
Views: 11,253
So many things!! ! I don't want to get myself into too much trouble but please don't think that because someone has a phD or MD that they know everything. Even the GPs specialize. It's surprising sometimes, how little they know when you come well armed with information. So to directly respond to you...

 Forum: Adult Autism Issues   Topic: New members welcome! Introduce yourself here.

MistySkye
Posted: 11 Jul 2021, 8:12 pm 

Replies: 881
Views: 18,699
My degree is geography with emphasis in environmental and natural resources managment with a minor in geospatial science. (Acquired at age 35). I currently work for the state land survey office. :cyclops:

 Forum: Adult Autism Issues   Topic: Problems with authority

MistySkye
 Post subject: Re: Problems with authority
Posted: 04 Jul 2021, 12:42 pm 

Replies: 30
Views: 286
I have to respect an authority before following blindly what they say. I have historically been prone to call experts idiots after poking holes in their logic. I tend not to listen to people who miss the obvious. I tend to grey especially angry at immoral people in power or even middle management. I...

 Forum: Adult Autism Issues   Topic: New members welcome! Introduce yourself here.

MistySkye
Posted: 04 Jul 2021, 12:20 pm 

Replies: 881
Views: 18,699
Hi! I'm Misty. I am not yet diagnosed because I just started my research this past week. Part of my AS habits are to research things to point of exhaustion and I'm not there yet. When I finally figure out enough and have questions, I'll try to get evaluated but will most likely annoy the doctor too ...
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