| Author |
Message |
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: type 1 diabetic mothers and autistic kids |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 4:22 pm
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 1,226
|
| Omg, My mom had type 1 which is the childhood onset kind not the genetic kind. i'm not the only kid she had just the only autistic one and she had me at 37. |
|
 |
Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Runaway Spent 11 Days in the Subways |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 24 Nov 2009, 3:12 pm
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 1,890
|
| wow what an experience that must have been. |
|
|
Forum: The Haven Topic: I feel guilty about my suicidal thoughts. |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 24 Nov 2009, 3:11 pm
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 10,309
|
| You're not weak and having those feeling is totally normal because I'm sure alot of us on here including myself have felt that way and worked around it to be better people. I think the best thing you can do is talk it out with someone you trust or write it out. |
|
|
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone nervous about Thanksgiving get togethers? |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 24 Nov 2009, 3:08 pm
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 2,711
|
| Not me, just going to a thanksgiving dinner at my church with my mom so it doesnt bother at all. |
|
|
Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: People who don't "believe in" Aspergers? |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 25 Aug 2009, 6:03 pm
|
|
Replies: 94
Views: 14,869
|
| Some people just don't want to face the truth of things. Alot of people don't belive in doctors which is why they don't believe in AS. |
|
|
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why are we bad at sports? |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 25 Aug 2009, 6:01 pm
|
|
Replies: 47
Views: 5,649
|
| There are aspies that are good at sports and some that are not. For the most part it has to do with gross motor skills and hand-eye cordination. None of which I have , that is why I always felt left out because I had no athletic abilities except for walking long distances without getting tired, and ... |
|
|
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: how much do psychologists/psychiatrists cost? |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 25 Aug 2009, 5:58 pm
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 53,376
|
| I can only guess they cost somewhere in the hundreds for each session. |
|
|
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone have issues riding a bike? |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 25 Aug 2009, 5:56 pm
|
|
Replies: 64
Views: 6,236
|
| I really don't like bikes. had too many accidents with them and I'm not very good at balancing on them and trying to ride. Once i get moving I start to wobble and end up steering myself into something. |
|
|
Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Is Aspergers genetic or not? |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 24 Aug 2009, 10:44 pm
|
|
Replies: 23
Views: 4,368
|
| Definetly genetic because my best friend has it and so does her father, brother and grandmother. its a family thing. |
|
|
Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Are all AS religious? |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 23 Aug 2009, 6:40 pm
|
|
Replies: 313
Views: 27,443
|
| I consider myself spiritual and religious. I believe in god and the universe among many other supernatural things. |
|
|
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: AS and telephones |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 23 Aug 2009, 6:38 pm
|
|
Replies: 36
Views: 3,087
|
| I'm fine with making calls out, I just hate it when my mom asks me to answer the house phone and its one of her friends or a stranger then i'm not sure what to say or I just run and pick up the phone and hand it to her because I don't want to deal with it. |
|
|
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is Down's syndrome really easier than having autism? |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 23 Aug 2009, 6:36 pm
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 7,455
|
| I think it's worse to be down syndrome because with that syndrome you have only so many oppertunities in life. I wouldnt want to ne pitied for having down syndrome or any syndrome. Yes down syndome people are capable of holding down jobs and leading somewhat normal lives depending how severe they ar... |
|
|
Forum: School and College Life Topic: Course Requirements are KILLING ME! |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 23 Aug 2009, 6:33 pm
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 2,281
|
| Right now i'm taking required courses so I can graduate and transfer. The only classes that I really have to be scared of are the math classes. Thats my weakness. |
|
|
Forum: School and College Life Topic: College isn't a good fit for someone with Asperger's |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 23 Aug 2009, 6:31 pm
|
|
Replies: 34
Views: 6,452
|
| it all really depends on the individual, but the social part doesnt bother me, it's the school work and the fact that the school district I graduated from didn't properly prepere me for life beyond highschool so doing college english was hard because I never learned MLA or APA till I got a book on h... |
|
|
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and Having Kids? |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 21 Feb 2009, 4:12 pm
|
|
Replies: 80
Views: 8,123
|
Exile wrote: Didn't claim they did. I use my own criteria occasionally. I BELIEVE that red or auburn hair is a factor. No proof, however. Just speculation.
interesting you should say that becasue my mom is a redhead . sometimes i think she might be autistic. |
|
|
Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you ever think you're mild or okay but aren't? |
| sandra3 |
|
Posted: 21 Feb 2009, 3:05 pm
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 1,662
|
| Well it's all biological that determines if we're autistic or not and some environmantal factors. Me having is still a mystery ,but I'm guessing I get it from my dads side of the family because for sure learning disabilities run in that family and other behavioral problems. For me it's a fluke being... |
|
|
| Sort by: |
