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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: ret*d, ret*d etc.. |
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Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 4:09 pm
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Replies: 80
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| [quote="kraftiekortie"]I'd rather pounce upon a person for calling me "ret*d" than to ban the use of the word. I like these sorts of things to be "out in the open," and dealt with properly. We're going to be beset with insults throughout our lives; we have to learn how ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: ret*d, ret*d etc.. |
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Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 3:46 pm
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Replies: 80
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| Is it possible that we could as a sticky or as a general rule stop using offensive, nasty discriminatory language such as ret*d. It is horrible language which has no place anywhere in the 21st century let alone a place like this. Honestly chaps, it’s not on, it has to stop. Would anyone here be happ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you describe your sensory overload and/or shutdowns? |
| Voxish |
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Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 2:39 pm
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Replies: 57
Views: 13,280
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| For me it’s when I am bombarded, multiple demands, too much information, too much social interaction is totally anxiety provoking. I can cope with it in the short term as long as I get time to come down again. If I can’t then I run into trouble, and I run into it quickly and I become really ill. Ear... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are we ret*d? |
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Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 10:42 am
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,113
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| Firstly the word is inappropriate, secondly "we" is just massive, what you you mean by we? level 1, level 2, level 3 DSM? Someone with a learning disability, such as Downs syndrome who is also on the autistic spectrum? I am sorry I don't know what you mean by that? I am autistic, I have a ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I'm Not An Aspie. I Lied During My Assessment. |
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Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 10:34 am
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Replies: 128
Views: 5,051
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| I cannot believe that the attention seeker is still being fed, good grief |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Was it a good idea for me to be here/declare myself Aspie? |
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Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 10:32 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 668
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| I would never meet anyone I met online anywhere, it is a dangerous thing to do |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Best Adult Diagnosis Books |
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Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 4:05 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 495
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It is totally subjective. If anyone would like some ebooks which they just need pm me an email address, I have lots  |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello from Surrey, London |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2017, 6:47 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 457
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| Oh and hello and welcome, you live near the Oval? |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello from Surrey, London |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2017, 6:46 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 457
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whatamievendoing wrote: Welcome to WP!  I love London, but I've never been to Surrey. How is it?
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Newbie here! |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2017, 6:43 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 289
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Meeting like-minded individuals |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2017, 6:42 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 529
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| There will be a support group near you no matter where you are. Go and have a good look round the National Autistic Society website, lots of good stuff on there. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2017, 6:39 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 507
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: I'm loving this site |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2017, 6:37 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 923
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Yo |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2017, 6:36 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 398
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What Level are You On? |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2017, 5:35 pm
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,383
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| I was diagnosed under DSM 5. No level was given but the diagnosis was autism spectrum disorder (commonly known as Asperger’s syndrome) I am level 1 and although perhaps half a dozen people have worked out I am on the spectrum I present as NT and about as high functioning as they come. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Stimming and over stimulation |
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Posted: 04 Oct 2017, 4:54 am
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Replies: 0
Views: 348
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| Does anyone else get over stimulated if they stim more than usual or for long periods of time? I know I/we are more likely to stim at times of stress and that this is a factor |
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