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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Semantic pragmatic disorder |
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Posted: 15 Apr 2024, 3:59 pm
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| https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/slp/understanding-semantic-pragmatic-disorder I found lots of links explaining this. This seems to be a current diagnosis, it is mentioned that it is sometimes called by similar names , such as social communication disorder, etc https://www.webmd.com/children/what-is... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My Inner Self |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2024, 4:42 pm
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Replies: 8
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| my best communication is through words, written and read. I am not sure how to explain how I hear the words I think. It must be like people seeing things in their minds... the thing is not really there but it is seen anyways.When I read words, my mind says them in the same voice that it uses when I ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and Letting Go of Past Trauma |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2024, 4:26 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,000
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| after we find out we are autistic, we have a whole new perspective to look at ourselves, our past, everything we thought we understood has been turned upside down. Things we were sure of become things we are uncertain of, and we look at everything from a different understanding. No wonder we feel up... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Kid's behavior got far worse recently |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2024, 2:15 pm
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Replies: 3
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| what has changed? Is kindergarten new to him? Do you have the advice of a therapist or counselor, are you autistic too? Learn as much as you can about autism, about accommodating the neurological struggles, about finding ways to keep him safe. Anxiety surrounding new surroundings and experiences is ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Loving the child hating their autism? |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2024, 2:01 pm
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Replies: 7
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| There`s a lot of emotional blackmail of people dictating parents how to think about their child`s autism, many of these parents particularly mothers are already vulnerable and suffering from mental health problems themselves. As long as the child is loved and taken care of properly they are free to... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Introduction |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2024, 1:49 pm
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Replies: 9
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My Inner Self |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2024, 1:44 pm
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| I had no idea it had a name. I don't see or hear anything in my mind. the word thoughts have a voice, it is the only voice of my mind, it does not change. Interesting post. I was diagnosed at age 68 with autism, and learned I am also aphantasiac only after my autism diagnosis. I was totally amazed t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: False Dx: Up to 70% of dx'd may not actually be autistic? |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2024, 1:40 pm
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Replies: 90
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: False Dx: Up to 70% of dx'd may not actually be autistic? |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2024, 1:35 pm
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| https://kosmospublishers.com/dr-david-rowland/ oh my. no actual credentials listed. see that???? but he wrote a book and writes articles on the internet and gets publicity wherever he can. Who benefits? Do your homework, beware of false prophets (fake doctors) and watch out for pseudoscience or opin... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Dropping by to Say Hello |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2024, 1:49 pm
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Just signed up. Hello |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2024, 1:49 pm
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Replies: 17
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| welcome, glad you found us! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Introducing myself |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2024, 1:47 pm
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Replies: 13
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| welcome, glad you are with us! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: I have a hard time meeting people. Looking for new friends |
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Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 5:09 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,344
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| welcome, glad you found us! Lots of friendly people here and lots of interesting forums to explore. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did you feel you picked your special intrests? |
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Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 5:07 pm
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Replies: 18
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I did not deliberately choose any of my life long enthusiasms, they simply attracted me super strongly when I first learned of them and I wanted to learn more. So maybe they did choose me.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does liking Looney Tunes as an adult make me not normal? |
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Posted: 07 Apr 2024, 5:06 pm
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| not at all, Lots of adults of all ages love cartoons! My husband is in this 70's and he still loves cartoons and the muppets too. It is one of the things I love about him. Don't change to please others, there is not a thing wrong with liking Looney tunes no matter what age you get to be! |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: A Deer Hunter's Tree Stand Is Taken Over By Barn Owls |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2024, 6:51 am
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Replies: 2
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