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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Parenting Adult Child with ASD |
| bookworm285 |
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Posted: 25 Jan 2017, 9:59 pm
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| I manage my daughter's disability check. It's frustrating that a low IQ seems to be required for assisted living. It's the same for my daughter. Because she has an high IQ and does not need physical help with bathing, feeding, etc. she's been denied. I am still searching for answers. If I come up wi... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Parenting Adult Child with ASD |
| bookworm285 |
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Posted: 16 Jan 2017, 7:56 pm
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| My daughter is 24 and in college. She is not able to live independently. She barely survives now, with a room mate, and my support. My concern is getting her help after college. She doesn't qualify for assisted living, yet she isn't going to be able to survive without it. Any other parents dealing w... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: parenting adult children with ASD |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2017, 9:58 pm
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Replies: 7
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| @ heartandhome I can relate. I have a 24 year old adult daughter with ASD. She is in college now, but I worry about what will happen when she no longer has that structure. She struggles in every area. She is going to need to move on her own after college, but I can't find the resources to help her l... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and Service Dogs? |
| bookworm285 |
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Posted: 23 Jan 2016, 10:22 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,770
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Knofskia
Where did you get your service dog? My adult daughter is in need of one but I hardly know where to start. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: College Accommodations Question |
| bookworm285 |
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Posted: 10 Sep 2015, 8:52 pm
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Replies: 2
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| In what are accommodations written? Do you get your formal accommodations first, then choose classes? Or do you have to choose classes before accommodations are written? I ask because my daughter needed new accommodations after an updated evaluation. We asked for them almost a month in advance. Now,... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Already playing footsy with one of my professors |
| bookworm285 |
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Posted: 05 Sep 2012, 12:30 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,431
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| I agree with everyone that says wait until the class is over. Let him know that you want to wait until the class is over to do anything together. After that, it's up to you. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Help me save this girl! Need advice! |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2012, 9:12 pm
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| I've been in your shoes as far as trying to help someone that is suicidal and rejects your help. I'm female, and for me it was a boyfriend. When I realized he didn't really want me as a girlfriend, I tried to stay friends with him in hope of helping him and in fear that he would commit suicide if I ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Is it possible to get on disibility |
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Posted: 27 Jul 2012, 8:26 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
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| I'm on disability. It's for Depression, Anxiety and Agoraphobia. I have been diagnosed with Asperger's in the past, but I didn't get it in writing, so my disability isn't based on that. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: 40+ Something Love & Dating - Where to Go (4/10) |
| bookworm285 |
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Posted: 27 Jul 2012, 11:44 am
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Replies: 13
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| @ToughDiamond - You're right, I don't know him very well. It isn't a wise thing to do, and it could be misunderstood as an open invitation. I let him know in advance that my (adult) daughter will be here, so we won't be alone. Hmmm, would be better if my son were here instead.....I live in a duplex,... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: 40+ Something L & D- Lessons Learned (10/10) |
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Posted: 25 Jul 2012, 10:41 am
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,930
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| Lessons learned: I’ll start with the background. I’m 48 and have never really dated. I let two men chose me and I chose them by default (not making a conscious choice.) I had a 20 year marriage, and a 7 year relationship; both men were verbally abusive. The part I played was not holding them respons... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: 40+ Something Love & Dating - Where to Go (4/10) |
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Posted: 25 Jul 2012, 10:06 am
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| I live in a rural area - town with a population of 1,000 people. Not much to chose from here. There is dining out, bowling (not really my thing), and movies. I have a first date this coming weekend, but can't think of anything to suggest we do. We both agree we'd like an activity where we can talk, ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: 40+ Something Love & Dating - Who to Date (1 of 10) |
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Posted: 25 Jul 2012, 9:44 am
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Replies: 58
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| I'm 48, just starting to date for the first time in my life. I was married 20 years, now divorced, and got out of a 7-year relationship almost a year ago. Both relationships were very unhealthy; emotionally abusive. As my therapist said, the prior men "chose" me I didn't do the choosing. Now I want ... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Panic Disorder??? Anxiety? |
| bookworm285 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 8:24 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,741
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| Panic Disorder, GAD, Agoraphobia, and Depression |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Newbie Intro |
| bookworm285 |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2012, 11:26 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 822
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| Hi Tom, welcome to Wrong Planet! I'm sure you'll find many kindred spirits here, I know I have. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Friend giving me mixed messages |
| bookworm285 |
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Posted: 15 Jul 2012, 6:48 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 662
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Since your friend gave you the address of the funeral, it sounded like an invitation to me also.
What's the other situation? It will be good to get other people's opinion. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Please tell me if this is creepy? |
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Posted: 14 Jul 2012, 1:49 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,626
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| He sounds like my ex-boyfriend. The man would put me on a pedestal, just to knock me down. He was also absolutely psychotic. He was diagnosed with, and had a lot of mental problems. I'm just glad I got away before he started being physically abusive. He was very emotionally abusive, and tried to mak... |
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