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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: False Dx: Up to 70% of dx'd may not actually be autistic? |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2024, 4:33 pm
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Barchan wrote: ChicagoLiz wrote: And children of color are usually assumed to be 'bad kids' instead of needing diagnosis and support. Well, that's changing Haha, is it though? 
Yeah, I meant with regard to autism diagnosis specifically, but your point is sadly true. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: False Dx: Up to 70% of dx'd may not actually be autistic? |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 12 Apr 2024, 5:34 pm
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| I don't think that anyone has yet mentioned that among the larger numbers of newly-diagnosed includes women and/or people of color, who were mostly ignored before. White boys have been professionally diagnosed at a disproportionate level until recently. As the joke goes: when are boys usually diagno... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Is This Normal? |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2024, 1:30 pm
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Replies: 6
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| Your feelings are normal. I am concerned, however, that you will be alone with him at your first meeting. My suggestion is to meet somewhere public at first, and if you do move somewhere private (like your home) make sure someone you trust knows and can be there if you need them. Unfortunately there... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Why Do Conservative Men lnsist On Making Themselves Unlovabl |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2024, 5:38 pm
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| The issue is, conservative doesn't mean conservative anymore. It doesn't even mean reactionary at this point. It's now a code word which, yes, does mean anti-feminist, as well as anti-diversity, anti-choice, etc. We're going to need a new word to describe people who are what-used-to-be-known-as-cons... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: These mystery novels are changing how we see autistic women |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2024, 5:50 pm
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Replies: 2
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Married life as an autistic person |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2024, 2:02 pm
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Replies: 6
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| I wish I knew. I came to the realization many years ago that being an autistic woman made being in a relationship probably not feasible, and stopped looking. If there are successful ways to do it, I'd love to know too. |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: The courts will not save us from Donald Trump |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 19 Mar 2024, 2:32 pm
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What if God was one of us? |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 15 Mar 2024, 9:21 am
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| Just a slob like one of us? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Unmasking |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 11 Mar 2024, 2:30 pm
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Replies: 17
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| One of the first realizations after my late diagnosis was: this probably explains my extremely difficult mother as well. She would never pursue a diagnosis, so I'll never know for sure, but all the behaviors that seemed like narcissism, borderline personality disorder, etc. could be explained by aut... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Does anyone here have ulcerative colitis |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2024, 9:51 pm
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| I have it too. My understanding is that gastrointestinal issues are a common issue for autistic people. |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: Kind of a game. (my singing monsters) |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2024, 8:47 pm
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| Everyone thinks they know my name, but they're wrong. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Should I try on wedding dresses OR have sex first? |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 22 Feb 2024, 6:36 pm
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| I would start by meeting people. Maybe join an activity group or go to game night at a bar. Ask people you know and trust if there's anyone they'd like to introduce you to. Try going on some dates. See what kind of person is a good vibe for you. Find someone like that, and get to know them better. T... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The Secret to Aspie Knowledge |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2024, 3:05 pm
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| This is a well-known aphorism for everyone, not just autistic people. It's great advice! Just not particularly specific to neurodiversity. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: New Diagnosis |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 19 Jan 2024, 1:39 pm
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Replies: 13
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| Welcome! I read this first: I am independent adult with a family, have worked everything from corporate office to secret clearance jobs. Granted, I've had significant issues in that arena (always have immaculate work and hard skills, but tend to get fired after bumping heads with a higher up) noneth... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Aspie Downunder (new member intro) |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2023, 4:16 pm
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Replies: 14
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Welcome!
I agree that the therapist meant well but should have not mentioned a diagnosis in front of anyone else, even your own spouse. Still, it's good that you now have a clear sense of how to move forward to understand yourself better. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: I'm new! |
| ChicagoLiz |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2023, 4:13 pm
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Replies: 12
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