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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Figure skating or hockey, need advice (long post) |
| Landon |
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Posted: 11 Sep 2011, 11:14 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,731
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| Starting hockey at age 20, you will not be able to play college hockey. The guys who try out for those teams have been playing hockey for 10-15 years already and it's completely unreasonable to think that you can catch up in just a few years. That said, just do whatever you love. If you think playin... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: How many people know how to drive here? |
| Landon |
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Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 12:21 pm
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Replies: 69
Views: 7,960
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| I'm 16 years old and got my license about a month ago. I don't have any problems with driving/ getting distracted. I was in a small accident when I had my learner's permit, I was rear-ended at a red light and was bit nervous on the road for a few weeks. |
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Forum: Adolescent Autism Forum Topic: Are you close to your parents? |
| Landon |
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Posted: 13 Oct 2009, 10:07 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,032
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| I guess I'm pretty close with both of my parents, but in different ways. With my mom, she treats me like a kid, but she's the best person to talk to if I have a problem, or if I'm trying to figure something out. My dad is more like a friend, he coaches my soccer team, takes me on vacations etc. |
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Forum: Adolescent Autism Forum Topic: Do you fit in or stand out? |
| Landon |
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Posted: 13 Oct 2009, 10:04 pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,231
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I've asked my brother about this, he goes to my school and is NT, and he said that I definitely fit in.
I wear popular clothing brands, cool sneakers, I play sports and go to parties. But, I'm never the life of the party, the captain of the sports team or voted "best dressed". |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are there many AS who have had a relatively normal childhood |
| Landon |
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Posted: 13 Oct 2009, 9:31 pm
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,332
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| I'm only 15, but I think I had a pretty normal childhood. When I was younger (until I was about 10), I had some really good friends from my neighborhood, and they were all friends with my brothers and I. In school, I didn't get picked on or anything, and I was always included and people generally li... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why are we bad at sports? |
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Posted: 29 Aug 2009, 8:16 pm
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,131
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| I'm in the minority of aspies, but I'm actually really good at sports. I'm only 15 though, and I've played sports since I was really young. I play soccer, basketball, tennis, baseball and I run track. I also did competitive swimming for a few years. Soccer is my best sport, and I made the varsity te... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you like competition? |
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Posted: 19 Aug 2009, 8:29 pm
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Replies: 60
Views: 5,893
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| I'm very competitive, in almost everything I do. I think it's because my dad is really competitive, and I've always been competitive with my brothers. I play soccer, basketball and tennis. In soccer and basketball, I'm competitive, because I want to do well for my team. In tennis, I'm a little less ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: teaching kids and teens. Help! |
| Landon |
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Posted: 19 Aug 2009, 8:13 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,117
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| This summer, I've been coaching soccer camps for kids ages 5-12. So, it's very different, but I still had to get and maintain control over a group of kids. I know you feel that you're not much older than these kids, and I felt the same way when I started because I'm only 15 and some of the kids are ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I sucked at this IQ test. How about you? |
| Landon |
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Posted: 19 Aug 2009, 7:46 pm
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Replies: 68
Views: 22,561
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I scored pretty well: 130.
However, I'm 15 years old, and this test is designed for adults, so my score isn't really accurate. I've never had a real IQ test done, but the ones I've done online usually score me somewhere between 135 and 145. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Does anyone know a second language? |
| Landon |
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Posted: 06 Aug 2009, 5:39 pm
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Replies: 96
Views: 8,991
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| My first language is English, but I also speak French. I also take Spanish at school, but I haven't learned much. |
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Forum: Adolescent Autism Forum Topic: What do teenagers do in the summer? |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2009, 8:05 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,611
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| I'm 15, and I've been keeping pretty busy this summer. Mostly, my time is taken up by sports, but I do hang out with my friends. Here's what I did yesterday, for example: 7:15-8:45 - Soccer Practice 9:00-12:00 - Work at soccer camp 12:00-1:30 - Home to shower and have lunch 1:30-3:30 - Playing baske... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Are there any Aspie surfers out there??? |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2009, 7:57 pm
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Replies: 135
Views: 16,535
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| Hey, I'm from southern California and I love to surf. I'm 15 and I've been surfing since I was 5. I mostly surf here in CA, or I go to the north shore of Oahu about once a year. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do crowds bother you? |
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Posted: 26 Jul 2009, 4:46 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,417
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| I hate crowds, if it's people I don't know. If I'm with someone I know (one of my parents, brothers or one of my close friends), then I can handle it, no problem. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is there a situation where you stim more than others? |
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Posted: 26 Jul 2009, 4:35 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,511
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I stim mostly when I'm in a crowd. If I'm standing up in a crowded room I rub my hands together, or I rub my right hand on my left forearm. If I'm sitting down, like in class, I rub my hands on my lower legs.
I do stim a little at home, mostly the same as in public, but I hum sometimes too. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Okay, so i am learning french |
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Posted: 12 Jun 2009, 5:55 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,158
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| Peux is not pronounced like Poo or Pew. I'm not sure how to explain how to pronounce it, but you can hear it in that youtube video. Learning a language on your own is hard, so if it's at all possible, try getting at least a few French, or at least try to talk to someone who speaks French every once ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: average intelligence & unintellectual interests |
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Posted: 12 Jun 2009, 1:50 pm
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,269
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| I have an above-average IQ (in the 130s), but my interests are varied. I like sports, music and photography. But, I also really like history, languages and math. |
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