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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Middle age burnout |
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Posted: 04 Oct 2013, 2:13 pm
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Replies: 41
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DevilKisses wrote: I've been reading online about Aspie adults burning out when they are middle aged. Does this actually happen? I hope this doesn't happen to me.
Excerpt on burnout from book, 'Asperger Syndrome: Natural Steps Towards a Better Life.'
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Important topics on Aspergers get "lost in the shuffle! |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2013, 4:39 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,800
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| This forum is really just for introductions and saying a bit about yourself; though sometimes members give more details and get more feedback. This forum isn't as fast moving as General Autism Discussion but it also has less viewers, so while your thread may hang around longer it will also likely b... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Movie/ adult challenged to make friends piques AS interest. |
| FIVEWSWHOWHATETC |
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Posted: 29 Sep 2013, 5:12 pm
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| This thoughtful, French film (subtitled): 'My Best Friend' received very good reviews; a film that was "quite a find" at my local public library. The character (an Antique dealer); a middle-aged adult challeged to make friends (who may have Aspergers - no references of Aspergers made in film) by col... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: On independence. |
| FIVEWSWHOWHATETC |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2013, 1:18 pm
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Replies: 23
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| In essence, Asperger adults periodcally need to consult with advisors when self advocacy alone is not enough! |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: On independence. |
| FIVEWSWHOWHATETC |
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Posted: 17 Apr 2013, 5:46 pm
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Replies: 23
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| Action plans are best done by collective efforts of individuals e.g., grassroots efforts. Contact agencies like the Asperger Society, Autism Society, and/or Aspergers agencies in the nearest large city. Many agencies offer memberships available at reasonable fees. Become a member, attend meetings in... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: whats going on for autism awareness month |
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Posted: 17 Apr 2013, 2:04 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: On independence. |
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Posted: 17 Apr 2013, 1:53 pm
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Replies: 23
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| Regarding resources (or more accurately the lack of resources/awareness) for Asperger adults, reassessing the sixth post in discussion ‘On Independence’ is a good bet! In short, much of the lack of progress regarding helpful resources, awareness of Aspergers, etc. etc. is like the classic self-fulfi... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Is a AS Community possible? |
| FIVEWSWHOWHATETC |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2013, 4:20 pm
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Replies: 106
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| No, an AS community is not possible. The NT world will always be "in the loop!" The best bets are to increasingly involve and educate the whole gambit of thoughtful NTs on Aspergers. The Aspergers community has only "scrathed the surface" on finding and bringing these awesome NTs "into the loop." It... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: can an nt therapist truly help an aspie? |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2013, 4:46 pm
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Replies: 21
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| Psychology Today provides a directory of therapists in the United States and Canada: http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_search.php A small percentage of therapists choose to list Aspergers AND/OR Autism experience in their biographies. This may be one favorable indicator of extensive exp... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: On independence. |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2013, 3:10 pm
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Replies: 23
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| With April being Autism Awareness Month, we're presented with additional opportunities to boost appropriate independent living resources for Asperger adults. GOAL: To apply what is learned from case-studies of model independent living resources, and to extend to resources i.e, advocacy elsewhere...b... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: On independence. |
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Posted: 12 Apr 2013, 4:54 pm
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Replies: 23
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| As mentioned throughout discussions, agencies like AASCEND.net, GRASP.org, and Autism, or Asperger Societies would recommend licensced low cost Accountants who've had some type of personal/professional experiences with Aspergers adults. Regarding the marketing of skills, the best-bets are to investi... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Calling All Advocates |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2013, 6:00 pm
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Replies: 25
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| After over five years since the last posts in this discussion 'Calling All Advocates' - it's time to reclaim that important topic of advocacy esp. as it relates to the very resources helpful towards Aspergers adults boosting independent living. The LINK 'On Independence' discusses the need to reasse... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: On independence. |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2013, 3:57 pm
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Replies: 23
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| The discussion 'How to Thrive as a Special Needs Family and Community' on the main WrongPlanet.net page is an awesome thread that "hits the nail on the head" regarding support services! Again, can specific entities, advocacy, etc. please contribute to discussions on just what would boost the special... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: On independence. |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2013, 12:01 pm
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Replies: 23
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| Thank-you for your responses in this thread. I sense it's best to refrain from debating (and splitting hairs) regarding the content of my posts in this thread.....'On Independence.' What would probably boost the discussion of assisting Asperger adults with independence is for agencies such as GRASP.... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: On independence. |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2013, 12:40 am
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Replies: 23
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| Asperger adults can boost independence (in the eyes of their families); both through self-advocacy, as well as judgment as to when to enlist trustworthy advisors/advocates to assist with those "more complicated agendas!" For example, has anybody found the purchase of an automobile a daunting task (e... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: How many of us here are self sufficient? |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2013, 6:25 pm
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Replies: 91
Views: 31,640
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