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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: semi high functioning autism? |
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Posted: 04 Dec 2016, 9:05 pm
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Replies: 4
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| Anyone ever have the issue of not knowing how autistic (or aspersion) they really are, and therefore never quite sure how or when to disclose this information to potential employers? I'm on a new trajectory now, living in Japan, and about to start looking for ESL jobs. I am confident I can succeed, ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's Syndrome - No Sense of Humor |
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Posted: 30 Jan 2012, 8:49 am
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Replies: 261
Views: 64,800
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| To me, this is an example of potty humour. It's sort of funny. But not ever. Perhaps because pee and poo aren't really generational affairs. And more to do with digestion, than with gaming. ahhh! just thought of the perfect example of my humour. My friend was talking about getting a wii. I suggested... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: What are the VERY BEST places to meet girls? |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2011, 8:37 am
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Replies: 69
Views: 8,096
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| I'd really like to meet someone. I've signed up for a dating site but only one person has responded to me. I'm a reasonably good looking person. To meet women I'm convinced you need a big circle of friends. People who know you well and wouldn't mind introducing you to someone. Or you just need to lu... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Telling People About Yourself |
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Posted: 14 Oct 2011, 9:07 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,103
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| Telling people the truth about yourself takes courage. But if they refuse to accept you for who you are, then they're not worth your time. I live in Ottawa Ontario. So far people have accepted me. So if you're being persecuted for who you are, then come on up north with me! Winters are damn cold but... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Telling People About Yourself |
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Posted: 03 Oct 2011, 10:18 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,103
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| There is a common theme here from you guys. And it all has to do with what other people think. I feel lucky that I understand that this doesn't matter. I know this because a smart friend of mine told me this when I was just a kid. At the time I didn't believe him. But what he said has stuck with me ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How do deal with controlling people |
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Posted: 02 Oct 2011, 9:52 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,352
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| I've found in the past that email is not the best place for anger. It always leaves me with a feeling of unfinished business. Maybe it's because you can't see the other persons reaction. I think the best way to handle this is to approach the offender in person and explain why what they did made you ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Telling People About Yourself |
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Posted: 02 Oct 2011, 12:51 am
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Replies: 16
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| It doesn't matter. I also haven't been given a clear diagnosis. But what is clear is that I have many of the same symptoms. And these symptoms need to be addresses whether I have aspergers or not. Trust me. Either people will think you're weird, or they'll think you have asperger syndrome. Between t... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How do deal with controlling people |
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Posted: 01 Oct 2011, 10:47 pm
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Replies: 5
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| Sometimes I think it's best not to say anything at all. Unless that person is your boss or a parent. I recently moved back in with my mother and her partner. My mom is often very controlling at. She still treats me like a ten year old. And she spends a lot of time thinking about what I'm doing with ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Telling People About Yourself |
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Posted: 01 Oct 2011, 10:27 pm
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Replies: 16
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| I just started taking a public speaking course. Our first assignment was to introduce yourself. So I told everyone I was recently diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. It felt good. Naturally I was worried this would distance some people from me. But right away a nice fellow came up to me and congratula... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: public speaking |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2011, 8:27 am
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Replies: 2
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| So I just completed my first public speaking session with Christopher Leadership. I guess the first thing I learned was that I`d forgotten how much it scares me. What proved this to me was our first assignment, where we were asked to introduce ourselves and tell a few things about ourselves. I was s... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Any Canadian Aspies out there? |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 10:18 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,730
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| Is there anyone else here from Ottawa? |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: i think my boyfriend possibly has autism or aspergers?? HELP |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 10:17 am
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Replies: 7
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Hi,
It's possible. The key things to notice are eye contact, a complete lack of facial expression, a very narrow range of interests, and a very apparent lack of concern for the feelings of others. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: So I'm on the spectrum. My first thoughts on Aspergers. |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 10:05 am
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Replies: 8
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| I think sympathy implies that other person feels badly, or is in some kind of distress. Whereas I think empathy means the receiving person can be in any state of mind whatsoever. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: So I'm on the spectrum. My first thoughts on Aspergers. |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2011, 10:17 pm
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| Thanks Willard. I appreciate the time you took to write that. But if you'll permit me, I'm not sure I agree with your definition of empathy. According to Websters empathy is: " the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and e... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: So I'm on the spectrum. My first thoughts on Aspergers. |
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Posted: 16 Sep 2011, 7:16 pm
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Replies: 8
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| I was recently told I am on the asperger/autism spectrum. I'm from Ottawa Canada. I'll be starting a support group this coming Monday and I'm just beginning to learn more about the symptoms. I guess the big thing with aspies is the lack of empathy. I work hard at listening to other people. And I alw... |
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