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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Into the Wild |
| kiwibird |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2020, 10:09 pm
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Replies: 32
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| This is way late, but I too strongly identified with McCandless while reading. I have not been formally diagnosed, but I felt like I understood him in a way that others seemed to not. I thought that he may be an aspie, so I googled it, and it brought me here. Yay! |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Felt anxiety over something weird yesterday |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2019, 6:30 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Hello! I have not been officially diagnosed, but I have had similar experiences. When I was younger, I either read a book or watched a show about the Bernstein Bears. In it, the cubs broke the mom's lamp. I got super upset because I felt so bad for her and her lamp. Good luck with your future endeav... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Is Anyone Willing to Help Me Figure Out if I Have Aspergers? |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2019, 3:06 pm
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Replies: 13
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| If you just want to get an idea of who you are and how your mind works, then I would recommend you AspieQuiz: http://rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php I also found this unofficial list: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/02/ac/1f/02ac1faf8e06c0cd636416f07df38bb5.jpg helpful when first trying to figure things... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Is Anyone Willing to Help Me Figure Out if I Have Aspergers? |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2019, 3:02 pm
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| You would be better off to consult an appropriately-trained mental health professional than a bunch of strangers on a social website. But maybe we "strangers on a social website" can help her find an "appropriately-trained mental health professional" who is also affordable? Such... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Is Anyone Willing to Help Me Figure Out if I Have Aspergers? |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2019, 2:59 pm
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| Hello! I am a teenage female and want help trying to figure out if I have Aspergers or not. I have a list which I can share if someone reaches out. Thanks! Hello and welcome! I totally agree that you need to see a professional to get a diagnosis. I am not AS, but my daughter, who is also 16, was ju... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I Might Have Aspergers and Want Help Regarding That |
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Posted: 28 Aug 2019, 1:04 pm
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Replies: 27
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| I drafted a longish response and lost it, so longish to short: Most of what you said resonates with me (except I am highly emotional rather than not, and highly sensitive -all six senses- rather than OCD). I am considering diagnosis now in my late 40s. At your age I was depressed (or quiet), at my ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I Might Have Aspergers and Want Help Regarding That |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2019, 10:03 pm
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Replies: 27
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| As mentioned we can not diagnose you. For some of what you wrote I will say that is an autistic trait. That trait may be a result of Asperger but also could be caused another condition, or it is just a personality trait. For some of what you wrote I will say that is has nothing to do with Aspergers... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I Might Have Aspergers and Want Help Regarding That |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2019, 7:11 pm
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Replies: 27
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| what help are you looking for? what is it you are struggling with? or what bothers you? what would you want to change? do any of the things you attribute to possible Aspergers cause you problems? I am mostly just wanting to see if I have it so I can better understand myself. I do not have any reall... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I Might Have Aspergers and Want Help Regarding That |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2019, 6:23 pm
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Replies: 27
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| There's somebody here who has emetephobia. I'm also thinking that you could contact the New Zealand autism society--or whatever it's called there. That could be a start towards finding resources which could help you. Actually, I am from the US. I just love kiwi birds; I am obsessed with them. I kno... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Is Anyone Willing to Help Me Figure Out if I Have Aspergers? |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2019, 6:18 pm
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Replies: 13
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Hello!
I am a teenage female and want help trying to figure out if I have Aspergers or not. I have a list which I can share if someone reaches out.
Thanks! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I Might Have Aspergers and Want Help Regarding That |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2019, 6:14 pm
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Replies: 27
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| I sense that there will be people responding here who would be able to help you better than I've helped you so far. Alright, I will keep my eye out for them, thank you. Something else to add is that since I am female, that may be why my school has not done anything. Also, I do not know if this make... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I Might Have Aspergers and Want Help Regarding That |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2019, 6:07 pm
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| I don't like tight-fitting clothing, either. And I dislike flickering lights. And loud noises could distract me. I don't like anything loud. I've known some very non-autistic people who disliked all those things. I guess the school would have to make a referral in order for you to get assessed. The... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I Might Have Aspergers and Want Help Regarding That |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2019, 5:55 pm
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Replies: 27
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| Do you have difficulties of a sensory nature? Are you very sensitive to florescent lights; it seems as if many autistic people are sensitive to florescent lights. I'm not one of them, though. I was classically autistic as a young child. Then became Aspergers-like later. I do not have many sensory p... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I Might Have Aspergers and Want Help Regarding That |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2019, 5:35 pm
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Replies: 27
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| Read up on something called "Broad Autism Phenotype." Perhaps this could apply to you? I'm not saying you're "not" autistic or Aspergian. But you don't strike me as being autistic or Aspergian----based on what you've written so far. Alright, thanks. I looked up Broad Autism Phen... |
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Forum: Adolescent Autism Forum Topic: I Think I May Have Aspergers |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2019, 5:23 pm
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Replies: 1
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| Hello! After extensive research and test taking, I think that I may have Aspergers. I am a teenage female. Below is a list of why I may or may not have it. Any help is appreciated, and thanks for taking your time to read this. :D Why I might be: This guy was sunburned, and he was calling himself a l... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: I Think I May Have Aspergers |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2019, 5:22 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 612
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| Hello! After extensive research and test taking, I think that I may have Aspergers. I am a teenage female. Below is a list of why I may or may not have it. Any help is appreciated, and thanks for taking your time to read this. :D Why I might be: This guy was sunburned, and he was calling himself a l... |
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