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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is wrong with having just one friend |
| CaptainGrey |
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Posted: 09 Aug 2012, 9:18 am
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Replies: 21
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| When you are young, friendships seem like they will last forever, but when you get older, people change or move on. What if your friend decides to study at a university the other side of the world? Nothing wrong with having a best friend, but as they saying goes "don't put all your eggs in one baske... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's and alcoholism |
| CaptainGrey |
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Posted: 27 Jul 2012, 3:44 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,036
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| Executive dysfunction (in AS) correlates with poor impulse control. Some individuals with AS may also find managing resources difficult which can be problematic for some. The AS may also lead to repetitive, risk-seeking behaviors. Activities such as video games, hobbies, gambling and drinking can ea... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspies tend to be good looking? |
| CaptainGrey |
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Posted: 25 Jul 2012, 5:08 am
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Replies: 102
Views: 26,824
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| My thoughts on the subject, I tend to shy away from phrenological-sounding pseudo-scientific observations, but... It could be due to the following: a) Higher average levels of testosterone, resulting in sexually dimorphic features indicative of desirable secondary sexual characteristics. b) larger h... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: 23andme DNA Report |
| CaptainGrey |
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Posted: 25 Jul 2012, 4:25 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,324
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Hey OP
I sent you a PM about 23andme. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism & Marijuana: Yes, It Actually Does Help |
| CaptainGrey |
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Posted: 19 Jul 2012, 8:32 am
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Replies: 124
Views: 72,214
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| CaptainGrey Wrote: As a professional psychologist in training, I do not recommend or advocate breaking the law or altering one's body chemistry until more research is done. There are some noticeable problems with habitual and binge use of cannabis which can affect aspects of brain functioning for a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism & Marijuana: Yes, It Actually Does Help |
| CaptainGrey |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2012, 4:06 am
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Replies: 124
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| There is some research evidence out there which has found that people with autism-related conditions have on average lower levels of endocannabinoids (naturally-occurring...not THC) and oxytocin cells in the body. It has been established that oxytocin, often referred to by the media as the "cuddle/l... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: aspergers news does not seem ever to be good |
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Posted: 17 Jul 2012, 11:13 am
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Replies: 5
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| Recent news on aspergers does not seem to paint a good image It's seems all about hackers,suicide or other bad news we new more good news You could see it as a negative, but isn't it interesting that the people capable of hacking into some of the world's most powerful organizations happen to have A... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Confused about empathy |
| CaptainGrey |
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Posted: 17 Jul 2012, 6:33 am
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Replies: 14
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| Simon Baron-Cohen wrote a book called "Zero Degrees of Empathy" which described brain typologies, and indirectly associated autism traits with narcissism, antisocial personality disorder and sociopathy. Many may know him as a relative of Sascha Baron-Cohen (Ali G, Borat, Bruno) but Simon is mostly k... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello world |
| CaptainGrey |
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Posted: 11 Jul 2012, 9:54 am
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Replies: 4
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| Hello everyone, I am 23 year old male with Aspergers' Syndrome who lives in London (UK). I am also a post-graduate student who is studying clinical psychology and I work part time as a support worker for two autism charities. I am currently renting a two bedroom flat with my NT girlfriend. I like pl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism Advantages in Humans' Hunter-Gatherer Past |
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Posted: 11 Jul 2012, 9:10 am
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Replies: 28
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| Hello all, I have been reading this topic fairly extensively as I find it interesting. I am a masters psychology student (in London, UK) who is doing psychological research relating to this area of research over the summer period. I am looking to recruit participants who maybe interested in taking p... |
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