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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Anyone else doing/done a PhD? |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2014, 1:25 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
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| I'm working on a PHD in the US. I found disability services here very helpful. I also have a very open relationship with my department about disabilities. Good luck! |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Anybody here do well on the GMAT or similar tests? |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2014, 1:23 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 529
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| I did great on the GRE. I have always been a math person, and for reading I do ok as long as it is multiple choice. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Diagnosis and Employment- Will the employer know? |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2014, 1:20 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 671
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| If you are in the US you absolutely do not have to tell. You can also request accommodations from a university without telling anyone except disability services what the actual disability it. For a job, you may have to state that you can perform the functions of the job, but do you really want a job... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Service Dogs |
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Posted: 07 Dec 2014, 11:44 pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 414
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| OK so this is a tough topic for me. I have very high-functioning ASD. I'm in graduate school and do well academically, but stress is really getting to me. I also have anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD. I do not want medication. I have tried them and they do not work. I am also very sensitive to ch... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you stim? How? |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 04 Dec 2014, 8:59 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,187
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| I rock back and forth often. I also love water and so take a bath every day (Yes, cleanliness is good, but I use this for stimming to). I also love rocking so sleep in a hammock instead of a bed. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Any other groups that are more accepting of self-diagnosis? |
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Posted: 04 Dec 2014, 8:57 am
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Replies: 172
Views: 5,062
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| At the risk of being the only one on the other side of a heated conversation I think we should be a bit suspicious of self-diagnosis. Self-diagnosis is a powerful part of self-understanding. It requires recognizing some things in yourself that you may not like; however, self-diagnosis also opens up ... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: When do you tell a teacher you have Aspergers |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 02 Aug 2014, 11:39 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,455
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| Depending on the country, accommodations may be a right. Though treating them as a privilege may work better in asking for them. Beating people with the rules is generally an ineffective tactic, but it can be useful to know what the rules are. I'm in the USA where all accommodations are considered ... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Judge strikes down DC ban on handguns outside home |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 02 Aug 2014, 11:15 pm
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Replies: 5
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| Another reason for gun-lovers to think it's OK to go around and shoot people. :roll: Or this... http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/04/18/us-usa-crime-shooting-town-idUSN1719257620070418 http://www.wnd.com/2007/04/41196/ Guns can be used for protection or to cause harm depending upon the intentions... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Weighted vest. |
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Posted: 02 Aug 2014, 11:07 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
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| I've never had a vest, but I have a weighted blanket that works wonders for me! If you are interested, PM me and I can get you the info for where I ordered it. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: The Head of the Department |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 31 Jul 2014, 2:42 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,062
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| In the US, your diagnosis should NOT be in any information a professor receives. They should only be getting a list of accommodations you need. Interviewers are not allowed to ask about disabilities. You should contact the university and make them aware of the situation. If you are qualified as an a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspergers & Depression: How common is it? |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2014, 10:11 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,326
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| I have depression, ASD, anxiety, and PTSD. Co-occurring issues are very common |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Confused about my mental condition |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2014, 10:10 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,134
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| Nonverbal Learning Disabilities also share a lot of social traits with ASD. Getting evaluated is always best though. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: lost for help in crisis.. |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2014, 3:23 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 760
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Sorry to hear things have been so rough for you. I agree that maybe you should try to talk to your doctor.
I noticed you said you would never do Strattera again. Do you mind if I ask why not? I just started on that....
Hope you are feeling better soon! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's and school...help? |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2014, 3:21 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 584
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| I would go for merit-based as well. Your university may also have some scholarships. If you feel you will need it, get in touch with disability services early. Good luck! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "Outgrowing" Aspergers? |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2014, 3:20 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,151
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| I have not outgrown it. I can hide it well enough to go to college, work with others, and get through my day but I make modifications and accommodations in my life, get some support, and people know I am different, especially socially. We can learn to adapt, but it never just goes away. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are disabilities cool in any crowd? |
| nikaTheJellyfish |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2014, 3:17 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,315
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| Sure it is. I've been on some crazy websites where people diagnosis shop and want to have everything. In some of those circles, mental illness is an asset. It's toxic. I'm not saying we should hide disabilities, but in these places I have found who think they are cool, like when drug users think dru... |
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