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 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Snow Lilly joining in on the fun

jsalny
Posted: 13 Jun 2016, 4:20 pm 

Replies: 10
Views: 537
Hi, Having high-functioning autism myself, I can relate to others not understanding or believing your diagnosis. They have their own idea of what autism is, and tend not to think of it as a spectrum. What do you mean, though, when you say that your education and career are 'on the line'? Are you hav...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: New to this forum

jsalny
 Post subject: Re: New to this forum
Posted: 13 Jun 2016, 4:11 pm 

Replies: 6
Views: 306
Hi Mr T

I'm glad you were finally able to find some answers; I'm sorry, though, that it took so long.

It's great that you found a career in engineering, though, and someone to spend your life with.

What sort of health issues are you having that are causing you stress?

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Hi i'm Helen

jsalny
 Post subject: Re: Hi i'm Helen
Posted: 13 Jun 2016, 4:01 pm 

Replies: 13
Views: 629
I would go to a specialist in the mental health field who deals with autism in order to find out if you are on the spectrum. You have to meet a list of criteria to be considered autistic. I had selective mutism when I was younger. I wonder if that relates to what you're experiencing? Although I thin...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Hi I'm Jay, 31

jsalny
 Post subject: Hi I'm Jay, 31
Posted: 13 Jun 2016, 3:53 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 352
Diagnosed with Aspergers in my 20's. I'm going through a rather rough patch in my life. I'm unemployed, trying to get disability for a debilitating illness, and having to take care of my mother who has Multiple Sclerosis. It's all really trying. I would love to be able to go to work or go to school,...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: 31 year old burnout, very recently diagnosed with Aspergers

jsalny
Posted: 13 Jun 2016, 3:44 pm 

Replies: 20
Views: 2,508
Hi GreenAsparagus! My name is Jay. We're practically twins. I'm 31 as well, and diagnosed rather late in life. I'm also unemployed. Looking to get disability; not for Aspergers, for a rather debilitating illness. I've often been described as 'aloof' by people; mainly because I act oddly, am quiet, a...
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