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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Visual Processing Disorder. |
| Toadstool |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2013, 7:50 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,946
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I have dyspraxia and I know what you mean about the stairs.
I don't know any answers- I am waiting for an appointment with an opthalmologist to have my binocular tracking tested. I am considering coloured lenses if that would help but doing the binocular tracking thing first. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: What help should I getting? |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2012, 11:02 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,376
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| Are you at university in the UK? I am, and I have a notetaker who accompanies me to lectures and seminars due to my social anxiety, plus takes notes (obviously) as I can't process the information and write it down at the same time. I have a Mentor who meets with me once a week (or more if needed). S... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: lost and considering ending things.. |
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Posted: 22 Sep 2012, 2:49 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,812
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Wolfchik, hope you're okay.
Phone a suicide helpline if you still have those feelings.
It does get better, you know that from your last period of desperation. I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Need advice: Appropriate supports- AS adults: indep. living. |
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Posted: 18 Aug 2012, 3:22 pm
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Replies: 3
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In the UK, different professional bodies have taken over Asperger's support needs eg social services, mental health charities, probably others.
I have a trustworthy support worker from a mental health charity. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: dealing with repercussions of a late diagnosis |
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Posted: 31 Jul 2012, 7:50 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,110
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| Bill, why were you supposed to push your glasses back using your middle finger? What were you doing instead? I was new to wearing glasses and I never even noticed how I was pushing them back until I did notice it. In my mind, using the longest finger was the right way to go about it. In my mind the... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: dealing with repercussions of a late diagnosis |
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Posted: 31 Jul 2012, 4:04 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,110
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| Bill, why were you supposed to push your glasses back using your middle finger? What were you doing instead? I was new to wearing glasses and I never even noticed how I was pushing them back until I did notice it. In my mind, using the longest finger was the right way to go about it. In my mind the... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: dealing with repercussions of a late diagnosis |
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Posted: 31 Jul 2012, 12:57 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,110
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| Bill, why were you supposed to push your glasses back using your middle finger? What were you doing instead? |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Is it possible to get on disibility |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2012, 6:14 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,043
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| What country are you in? You can get it for ASD in the UK. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: dealing with repercussions of a late diagnosis |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2012, 6:01 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,110
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| I was diagnosed this year aged 41. I am on disability for "mental health problems", for which read undiagnosed ASD leading to difficulties with depression, anxiety and coping with the world. I have only worked seven weeks in my adult life, though I have done a lot of voluntary work and courses. Work... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: A sorrow Like Me-Adulthood sucks |
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Posted: 11 Jul 2012, 10:49 pm
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Replies: 6
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| But her reaction doesn't make sense. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: A sorrow Like Me-Adulthood sucks |
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Posted: 11 Jul 2012, 3:46 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
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Your friends sound horrible.
Find some new friends if you can. You have every right to be you, and explore whatever interests you have.
Can you get an ASD assessment from somewhere?
Please know the problem in this relationship isn't with you, it's with your petty-minded, know-it-all friends. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: OK lets clear up what depression is... |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2010, 3:13 am
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Replies: 20
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Quote: THEN WHY THE f**k WOULD YOU BE SAYING IT YOU DESPICABLE b***h!
You are so rude. You are not the only person in the world to have depression or lifelong depression. Even if you were, trying to make other people as miserable as you are is not the answer. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Doing something very ugly, need suggestions on how to stop |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2010, 3:06 am
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Replies: 35
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Quote: Speaking of munching on cardboard, do other "skin eaters" also find that they eat a fair bit of paper/cardboard? I find that unless I concentrate, just about everything ends up in my mouth and for some reason I like to eat paper a lot.
I don't eat skin but I ate tissues for years as a child. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Aspergers, and hating it |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2010, 11:24 am
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Replies: 40
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| And there is no need to be anti-aspie just because you dont have it yourself im sure most would respect and turn to you for advice for not having it because from most of the posts i read some aspies are in need of help from NT's like yourself so you can still fit in with us no matter what. I think ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Self Mutilation |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2010, 11:18 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,092
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Quote: LiendaBalla wrote:
[quote="Tetraquartz"
Ah, words. Take them within context. I'm not going to expound further. I hope the OP will be all right.
How about looking at the person, not the blood?
I'm very puzzled at your replies. What have I said that upsets you so much?[/quote]
Yes I'm puzzled too.
OP, please get help. Things weren't always feel this bad. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Anyone decided it's not worth the effort? |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2010, 4:31 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,190
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I think it's a balance of accepting your own limitations and having realistic goals but not giving up completely.
I don't know how to do this yet. |
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