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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: How do you cope with a sensory overload?

Bergermeister
Posted: 20 May 2011, 10:19 am 

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I can't stand crowds, being jostled and pushed. I also have difficulties with loud noises such as alarms and timers. For a short while, I had a job where the entire place was painted "biohazard" orange, I had to quit because the environment made me blind. Usually I avoid such circumstances, if I can...

 Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion   Topic: For those diagnosed as adults, what did you parents think?

Bergermeister
Posted: 01 May 2011, 2:37 am 

Replies: 30
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I was a weird, quirky kid with no friends and I was afraid of everything and didn't like to be touched. My mom blamed herself and was always afraid that people would think I was abused and that social services would come and take me away. She said she was relieved to find out and has taken credit fo...

 Forum: Work and finding a Job   Topic: Does anyone else find it hard to find a job because of their

Bergermeister
Posted: 29 Apr 2011, 9:48 pm 

Replies: 12
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Temple Grandin co-wrote a book called "Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism" that I found particularly helpful. Most of the suggestions require higher education, but if you can do the delayed gratification thing, it is well worth it. There ...
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