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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is there a food that makes you feel good? ***See Update!*** |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2008, 3:18 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,501
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Right now, I'm really enjoying strawberries and mineral water.
Tomato slices with sea salt are another drug-like wonder. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you a good reader? |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2008, 3:08 pm
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,985
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| There are periods when I will have three books going at one time. I'll have one in the family room, one in the bedroom, and one at the top of the stairs. I read bits from each one, whenever I have the time. The most interesting one gets finished first. There are also periods when I will do most of m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Handling emotional situations with other people? |
| EV |
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Posted: 14 Oct 2008, 8:46 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,138
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| Unless it's my children in need of my support/comfort, I walk away. So, yes, I've been called cold and uncaring. My feeling is that people should reign in their emotions. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspie-quiz |
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Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 9:07 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,033
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Your Aspie score: 139 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 63 of 200
You are very likely an Aspie |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Sleep |
| EV |
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Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 7:49 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,530
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| I've no difficulty sleeping, these days. I get about 8 hours (a night), during the week and a few more (per night), during the weekend. However, when I was taking medication, I could not sleep without taking a sleep aid (more medication). The insomnia was awful and the lack of sleep made me feel lik... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Coke zero-good or bad? |
| EV |
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Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 8:08 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 151,837
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Diet Coke makes a version, using Splenda, rather than aspartame.
I'm not a big fan of fake sugar, but when I'm craving carbonated syrup, this is the one I go for.
For a healthier alternative (and a lil fizz), there's Perrier, with lemon. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Do you like bananas? |
| EV |
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Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 7:46 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,298
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I like bananas, too.
I like strawberries, even more. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspies move a certain way |
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Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 12:07 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,821
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Robotic. Yes.
I was taught as a child that one should be able to balance a book on one's head whilst walking.
I also find it uncomfortable to swing my arms when I walk. I mean, what does one do with the arms/hands? So, I keep 'em hidden in the pockets of my coat. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: If you've made up a good life with your autism... |
| EV |
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Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 11:59 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,617
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| My answer is, Yes. My family is forever pestering me to meet people, go places, do something (else). My life, as it is, is calming. Peaceful. My children are intelligent, well-mannered, happy, and healthy. As I've said before, eccentricity is not (necessarily) a bad thing. If you've created a life f... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Just saw 'mozart and the whale' what did u guys think? |
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Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 11:45 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,870
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I've watched it (more than once) and even though there's something, "not quite right" about the acting, I'd still watch it again. In fact, I might watch it again, today.  |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Super Power |
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Posted: 10 Oct 2008, 2:26 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,209
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Only one?
I suppose I'd like to stop time (for everyone except myself, of course). Then, I could pillage, unchallenged.
Erm...or the ability to fly.
OR, shape-shifting...
Actually, I refuse to pick just one. I'll take all three, with the option to add more, when they come to mind.  |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: How Will You Survive a Horror Film Test |
| EV |
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Posted: 10 Oct 2008, 2:07 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 971
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The Horror Aficionado
48% chance of survival!
But, ya see...when I'd go to the garage to check on the dog, I'd be sneaky AND armed. Do I get any extra points for that? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's and skin sensitivity |
| EV |
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Posted: 10 Oct 2008, 1:54 pm
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Replies: 65
Views: 25,093
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This does seem to be a common thing.
I am not all that fond of being touched, anywhere.
Having said that, if someone touches my head, it triggers my "fight or flight" reflex, in a big way. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Oscar-Worthy Performance |
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Posted: 10 Oct 2008, 1:50 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 762
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If only I could settle on one alter-ego, I'd probably be better off.
But, there are just so many to choose from. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Small Motor Skills |
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Posted: 09 Oct 2008, 8:50 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,423
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| Playing the piano is a good idea. My children have a casio keyboard with light-up keys, so that one can play without actually knowing how to read music. It is quite helpful, not only for manual dexterity, but also for focus. http://www.casio.com/products/archive/Musical_Instruments/Lighted_Keys/LK-2... |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: How Will You Survive a Horror Film Test |
| EV |
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Posted: 09 Oct 2008, 8:36 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 971
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