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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do I strike you as a Level 1 or a Level 2? |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2024, 12:24 pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,736
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| The DSM-5 levels seem to indicate support needs. I'm not a professional in this field, and even a psychologist cannot diagnose you online, but since the support needs you describe are minimal, it seems like you would be Level 1. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Hand washing- ASD transition help or OCD? |
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Posted: 30 Dec 2023, 5:38 pm
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Replies: 10
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| It sounds like you have a lot going on there. I hope I can help a little bit. I was diagnosed with ASD, but I've never been diagnosed with OCD. I think I have traces of OCD though and when it is comorbid with autism, it can complicate things. I think, generally speaking, a person with OCD feels a se... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you make friends when people think you’re weird |
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Posted: 20 Dec 2023, 6:30 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 50,316
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| I would suggest accepting the approaching person as genuine. I've never initiated a friendship. Every friend I've ever had approached me for friendship first. Had I assumed bad intentions, I would have been friendless my entire life. I've had some really good friends and I would hate to think about ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: different opinions on autism from autistic people |
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Posted: 19 Dec 2023, 3:57 pm
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Replies: 50
Views: 169,118
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| As far as I'm concerned, autism is a horrible disorder. If I could go back in time and completely eliminate it from my life I would do so without hesitation. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspergers |
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Posted: 04 Dec 2023, 7:33 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 33,054
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Kitty4670 wrote: Is Aspergers a disability?
Absolutely YES |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: After a formal diagnosis |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2023, 1:49 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,037
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| If you're anything like me after getting a late diagnosis, you will experience a broad range of feelings over a long period of time. There is a lot of relief at first, having the answers to a many questions. Sometime later, there is sadness because of a lack of support before your diagnosis. At some... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is there just something in the NT genome making them CHEAT? |
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Posted: 19 Nov 2023, 1:03 pm
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Replies: 15
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| I think studies have shown that autistic people tend to have more integrity than NTs. With that being said however, cheating (and immorality in general), is a human problem, not an NT problem. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Denied Job |
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Posted: 13 Nov 2023, 5:19 pm
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Replies: 8
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| Unfortunately, sales jobs require advanced social skills. Looking at people (particularly eye contact), smiling, making small talk, and quickly connecting with people go a long way in convincing people the product you're selling or the company you're promoting is valuable. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and lost potential |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2023, 7:18 pm
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Replies: 38
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| First of all, if you're 25, you are just starting life. You still have ample time to figure out what you want to do with your life and to excel at it. I didn't figure it out until I was much older than you. I do think you are correct though. Time moves very quickly, so you don't want to waste it. Yo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you ever have days where sensory issues are worse.. |
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Posted: 01 Nov 2023, 7:18 pm
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Replies: 19
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| The few sensory issues that I have definitely get worse when I'm tired. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My sister is dating and I'm having trouble coping with it.. |
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Posted: 01 Nov 2023, 12:57 am
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Replies: 7
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| I appreciate the courage it probably took for you to express your feelings regarding this situation. I also sympathize with what you're struggling to cope with. Perhaps like many on this forum, including me, change is difficult for you and so seeing your sister make significant life changes that may... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do more autists have OCD, than the general population? |
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Posted: 30 Oct 2023, 1:47 pm
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Replies: 7
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| Yes. Apparently, it's just over than 10 times more common in people diagnosed with ASD than in the general population. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People lying about having autism |
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Posted: 29 Oct 2023, 8:00 pm
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Replies: 58
Views: 97,637
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| I'm not sure why anyone would want to have a neurological disorder or why anyone would want to lie about having one. It has become somewhat trendy to have ASD these days, but as far as I'm concerned, it's nothing to toss around casually. It's a serious condition and it can have a devastating impact ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Special Interests and Apathy |
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Posted: 28 Oct 2023, 11:38 pm
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Replies: 28
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| Would you say your special interest (if you have one) is more important than your family? to me it is but apparently that's callous I don't know if it's callous, but I do think it devalues human life. My special interest is very important to me, but it will never be more valuable than my family or ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what is a routine |
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Posted: 21 Oct 2023, 6:41 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,838
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| Routines are just regular patterns of behavior and they can vary from person to person. I don't necessarily have times that I do everything, but I like to do things in the same order. I place things like my car keys and other objects I use in the same spot immediately after I use them. I sit in the ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Walking Backwards While Talking? |
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Posted: 20 Oct 2023, 10:44 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,768
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| I'm pretty sure the ability to walk backwards while talking isn't uncommon. I think most people can do it. |
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