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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Relationship with ASD (Undiagnosed) |
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Posted: 28 Oct 2017, 8:53 pm
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,145
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| Hi all i;ve been reading the forum the past week and have decided to finally post. Long story short. My boyfriend and I met last year and were doing long distance. I moved to be with him and test things out for 2 months. I became very very close with his family. During the two month period, I had m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: help |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2017, 6:37 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,168
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| on the 10th of november im having 2 teeth pulled fillings im getting laughing gas liquid pre meds and the papoose wrap with the head strap im scared can you explain what will happen Don't worry I promise it's a painless process. If you're that worried though try bringing a friend. Tell the dentist ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Acceptance |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2017, 1:54 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 270
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| This is more of me just mulling over things and getting my thoughts out. I think that I may have been fighting too much for control of things. Control that I don't have. When I was a kid I cried a lot but I just kind of accepted that I had no control over things. People would tell me that's why ever... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: American Professor Couple Identify Major Cause of Autism |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2017, 12:47 pm
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Replies: 74
Views: 3,322
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| As I posted about, here, in November of 2013. Science is slowly catching up to my experience, findings, and hypotheses. I’ve learned several things since but have yet to really write about them - some minor details, some significant experiences that confirmed a few things. Someday I’ll write an upd... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: How to make Weighted blankets |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2017, 12:28 pm
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Replies: 6
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| I have no idea where to get weights. But I did have the idea of just sewing in regular rocks into a blanket. They obviously don't weigh as much as lead, but if you have a thick enough blanket, and enough rocks, wouldn't it be possible to achieve a similar effect? This is true. Perhaps marbles or so... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People tell me why you dont talk at all |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2017, 12:23 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,624
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| When people would ask me why I didn't talk, I'd always reply, "I don't have anything to say." When I tried to talk, they would often interrupt me, completely drown out what I was saying. Often people are mostly listening for their own voice in a conversation. OP - One thing that helps is ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is an SPD diagnosis worth it? |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2017, 12:07 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 703
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism Social Subtypes |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2017, 12:00 pm
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Replies: 55
Views: 3,335
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| There is an interesting test here: https://www.onlineassessmenttool.com/which-lorna-wing-type-are-you/assessment-19139 I just took it, and my result is: 60% Aloof 30% Passive 10% Active but odd Before the test, I would have said "aloof, with a slight bit of passive mixed in", so it seems ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Bad Handwriting and Autism |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2017, 12:52 am
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,653
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| So far the results appear to be a bit mixed but mostly ranges from "Needs improvement to bad bad bad. Interesting poll results! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I hear but don't understand |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2017, 12:48 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 837
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Wow I never realized this was such a huge hurtle with our community! It's a relief knowing I'm not alone in this. I feel like we all learned something new and it's kind of cool.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anybody Live Independently? |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2017, 8:01 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,899
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Foreveranaspie wrote: It is deeper than the surface...thete are so many variables to cover
Yeah I get it. Took forever to leave my parents house. Mom had no interest in helping me stand on my own two legs. Took months to get a job. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I hear but don't understand |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2017, 7:18 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 837
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| I experience this as well. I didn't recognize it for what it was until recently when I went to a funeral and couldn't understand a word that was said on stage. There was background music playing and the pastor was speaking in a rhythmic style and I suddenly realized that although I could recognize ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anybody Live Independently? |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2017, 6:16 pm
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Replies: 49
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| I want to try but my parents keep on controlling my life and making me feel like I'm helpless without them (I'm not) then they bring up "what happens when you live on your own"...ldk but I won't find out if I'm not given the chance to try In that situation you're going to have to leave wi... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anybody Live Independently? |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2017, 6:11 pm
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Replies: 49
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| I read a couple studies about ASD and independent living and it doesn’t look good. Only about 25% of young adults with ASD manage to live independently. 50% had never worked for pay. Does anyone here live independently? If so, how is it? What struggles do you face? Personally, the thought of never ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I hear but don't understand |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2017, 5:20 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 837
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| I have this problem too. It's called auditory processing disorder. For me, I have the most trouble when there are other noises besides one person talking - if other people are talking or there's enough "background noise," I can't filter the person's voice out from the other noises very we... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I hear but don't understand |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2017, 4:39 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 837
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| I have an issue where I can hear people's voices but have to ask themselves to repeat themselves 2 or 3 times or sometimes until they're so frustrated they get mad. I have had many hearing tests in my life time and always pass with flying colors. Like I said I hear their voices speaking but cannot a... |
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