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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I just took an Autism Spectrum Quotient test |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 03 Oct 2019, 11:52 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 996
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| I was Dx's with Asperger's 25 years ago, I just took that test and got 43/50...so there is that. It is similar to some of the basic things they go over, but there are other things that are more in depth to get to a true Dx. This is as others have said more or less a basic screening tool. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do You Find Autism/Asperges Effects You Physically? (Poll). |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 1:55 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,259
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| Well one of the signs for Asperger's is an awkward gait. I have found since childhood I cannot run properly. Was always near last in gym in school despite running as fast as I could. It has to do with the brain-physical mechanics and getting the diagnosis just confirmed my childhood suspicions that ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Being Overwhelmed |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 17 Dec 2014, 3:28 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,861
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| Yep, like every day. Trying to teach myself to just get up and walk away rather than react. Sometimes for a few minutes sometimes a lot longer. It gives me time to play solving the problem in my head once I'm removed from the situation. Often when I go back to it the solution has already been though... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Having no friends |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 17 Dec 2014, 3:24 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,418
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| have to agree with Adamantium. Having friends is so exhausting. I've tried it several times and I just end up feeling so awkward and out of place. I just begin to make up excuses and the friendships dissolve. I find small talk and socialization both physically and mentally draining that the benefit ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Why am I such a jerk to him? |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2014, 2:35 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,382
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| Keep in mind (and let your husband know too) that we will have occasions where we have what is described as Rumble, Rage, Recovery Here is how I describe it...Rumble...you are stressed, anxious, nervous, there is something bubbling up under the surface. You can tell this, you know there are things i... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Advice for newlyweds? |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 12:36 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,483
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| We have been married almost 25 years. I got my diagnosis about 15 years ago, so the first 10 were very difficult. Now that we both know what AS is all about it has made it easier but still at times my wife will forget what I have difficulty with or expect me to act NT in situations that want to make... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Favorite quotes |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2013, 12:47 pm
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Replies: 78
Views: 11,076
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| Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come. - Matt Groening I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her. - Rodney Dangerfield Since we cannot know all that there is to be known about a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Organization/Focus/Dealing with mundane stuff |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2013, 12:40 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,587
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Gadgets that sync with each other
I have to put things in my gadgets or it will get lost or forgotten. So I use Evernote for notes and such and Google calender, that way everything syncs between phone, tablets, pc's |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone else like to be covered up and not exposed |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2013, 12:37 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,608
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| I actually read somewhere that being covered up (especially the head) is a common trait. For me it's a couple things... 1) I could wear a hat all the time, growing up my mother use to tell me I'd go bald from wearing them so often. Of course it happened (yea it was the hat and not hereditary) 2) I o... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Emotional Disconnect |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 08 Jan 2013, 12:55 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 57
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| I'm the aspie in our marriage...but just speaking from a guys mentality point of view, it could be he wants to run some interests by you and figures if he gets you to open up it creates a free pass for him to also. So if you aren't uncomfortable asking him, next time he mentions it, simply ask "what... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aggression / Violent Outbursts. |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2012, 3:08 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
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| With AS it is the Rumble/Rage/Recovery cycle. By that I mean something will set us off, could be someone disrupting our routine, someone moving something of ours, etc. We then have a Rage event, we generally yell and make a big fuss and say some pretty stupid things. We then recover and this frustra... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I missing something??? |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2012, 3:05 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
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| The only thing I have ever see associated with AS is the Rumble/Rage/Recovery cycle. By that I mean something will set us off, could be someone disrupting our routine, someone moving something of ours, etc. We then have a Rage event, we generally yell and make a big fuss and say some pretty stupid t... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Whats your highest level of education completed? |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2012, 12:15 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,762
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Associates in Ophthalmic Dispensing/Contact Lenses
Bachelors in Computer Science |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is this hypersensitivity, or something else? |
| FredOak3 |
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Posted: 19 Nov 2012, 12:18 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
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| It's an invasion of your personal space. And it seems that us AS folks have a pretty low tolerance for someone coming into it. I'll find that when someone starts to get too close I find myself backing up and if I get touched unexpectedly I will cringe or react. So I think it is normal within the sco... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Unhelpful advice you've been given. |
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Posted: 19 Nov 2012, 12:13 pm
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Replies: 62
Views: 12,568
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"It's not a big deal, we are just going to do this differently"
"Can you stop bouncing your leg?!"
"Why are you getting so upset, no one else is?"
"Stop being so shy"
"Come on let's go out, there will be a ton of people, you'll have fun"
and on and on and on |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why does confidence always ''let you off''? |
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Posted: 13 Nov 2012, 1:08 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,643
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| It's all in the presentation. If I try anything out of ordinary it just comes across as awkward. There are people who just carry themselves and exude a sense that they are in control of their surroundings. Unfortunately that is probably the last thing an aspie can do, except maybe if you were with a... |
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