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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autistic vs Has Autism |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2025, 7:09 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,394
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| I use both, just as I do for my diabetes, I am diabetic, I have diabetes. life is too short to argue about the way people choose to describe themselves. We have enough "rules" to contend with already. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Discussion topics for Asperger / HFA peer support group |
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Posted: 28 Dec 2024, 3:46 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 833
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| self accommodations, self advocacy, self care, sensory processing, trauma and responses, finding friendship, "show and tell" grownup style, for collectors or those with intense interests - have members give talks for 10 minutes ( or any agreed upon time) regarding their hobbies and interes... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: being bullied as an autistic adult |
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Posted: 24 Dec 2024, 2:38 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 614
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| I was bullied in every single job I ever had, I did not get diagnosis until after I was retired. I had no idea how I made them angry and resentful, but I managed to alienate co workers every time, even though I could always do the job at hand. Sabotage and "setting me up" were common and I... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Estrangement input please |
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Posted: 24 Dec 2024, 6:31 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 280
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| On another forum somebody mentioned that about 27 percent of people are estranged from one or more family member. I wondered how many of that percentage were autistic. With our struggles to communicate , tendency to misunderstand, and all our other social struggles (we must have problems with commun... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Pros/Cons of living alone and in an apartment building |
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Posted: 24 Dec 2024, 6:25 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 629
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| I think there are pros and const to almost any place we live. Safety is first consideration. I hope you find a situation which won't cause you distress and anxiety. I have lived many many places over my lifetime. Humans can and do adapt to almost any situation, but it is our nature to seek "som... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: developmental delay experience |
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Posted: 24 Dec 2024, 6:11 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 769
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| I had a similar experience regarding maturity. Although the ID was not part of it, I think childhood trauma, especially very early trauma, contributed to my lack of ability to function. At age 30 I was mentally/emotionally probably around 12 to 14 years old as far as maturity is concerned. As an act... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi everyone! |
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Posted: 19 Dec 2024, 7:22 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 769
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| welcome, diagnosed at 68, its a lot to sort! Welcome! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi |
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Posted: 19 Dec 2024, 7:21 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 365
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Is this possible |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2024, 4:01 pm
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Replies: 4
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| work taking care of critters or supplying services such as warehouse work, yard services, Take a look at your strongest interests and see if there isn't some way to use those interests to build a job around them. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I work but have never worked full time. Is that normal? |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2024, 3:58 pm
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Replies: 3
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| I retired a long time ago, but when I was working, it was not unusual for me to have 3 part time jobs. It gave me more flexibility in scheduling and the work was not as boring. I worked a full time job and a couple of part time ones for a while too. There is no shame in having part time jobs. Most o... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: An answer for the other 80% of autism may have been found |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2024, 7:53 am
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,706
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| thanks so much for this post. fascinating stuff. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi there! |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2024, 7:52 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 430
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| diagnosed 5 years ago at the age of 68, it is a lot to sort. Members here have lived lifetimes of autism and related Neurodivergent experiences, lots of good information, insights and advice available from this group. Glad you found us, welcome! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: contact light. |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2024, 7:50 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 673
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Diane, 7:42am, December 13th. Entering the Wrong Planet. |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2024, 7:50 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,291
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| welcome! self discovered autism diagnosis is very well accepted in most forums because of the struggles adults have in finding a competent professional to consult. I got diagnosis as an adult at age 68, but it took years to accomplish and lots of $$ and time in travel, etc. Glad you found us. This i... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello everyone. |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2024, 7:46 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 417
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| welcome! glad you are with us! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hey hey! |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2024, 7:43 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 310
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| welcome, glad you found us! |
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