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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dyscalculia - Need Help! |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 05 Dec 2006, 5:09 am
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspie--OFFICIAL SONG! Nominate something! |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 29 Nov 2006, 11:01 pm
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Replies: 103 Views: 9,248
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I nominate "Everybody's Talkin'" by Nilsson.
A close second would be "Overwhelmed" by Pedestrian. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What are your motor skills like? |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 29 Nov 2006, 10:35 pm
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Replies: 90 Views: 9,281
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| I have always found skipping with a rope the hardest both as a kid and now. I just gave up in the end. I am just amazed that most 5 year old girls can do it so effortlessly. I cannot skip to save my life. I know EXACTLY what you mean. I could never jump rope either. I just cannot do it. I would not... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What are your motor skills like? |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2006, 5:48 am
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Replies: 90 Views: 9,281
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| I can safely say my motor skills are quite poor. I cannot run well at all. Throughout my school years, I ALWAYS came in dead last in races although I almost came in second-to-last with a girl with arthritis once. I cannot catch a ball. I remember my hand would be far from where it would land and wit... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspie Trait... or just me? |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2006, 4:01 am
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| Yes, I too tend to use the British standard of spelling when I can and I am aware of the British spelling. I deplore the dumbing-down of language. I too often refer to places as it is pronounced in said area. For example, I often refer to Japan as Nippon, Florence and Florenza, Germany as Deutschlan... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: David the Aspie |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 12 Jul 2006, 12:09 am
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Replies: 17 Views: 1,956
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| Hi, ethamin! I already do have Canadian nationality! :D My mom was born here so I was automatically qualified to apply for it under the auspices of the Citizenship Act of 1977. Under that act, any person born outside Canada on or after 14 February 1977 to one (or both) parent(s) of Canadian citizens... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: David the Aspie |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 11 Jul 2006, 2:54 pm
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Replies: 17 Views: 1,956
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Hi, missydee!
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Cool to know there's another "David the Aspie" in Canada!  |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: David the Aspie |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 10 Jul 2006, 8:26 pm
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Replies: 17 Views: 1,956
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Raph522,
Well, i'm not too creative with slogans so it's all I could come up with.
Raph522 wrote: hi welcome. i like your nickname.... the aspie..... the only david aspie..... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: David the Aspie |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 10 Jul 2006, 8:23 pm
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Replies: 17 Views: 1,956
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Vinzer wrote: Oi, I live in Montreal myself. Where exactly in the Land of Poutine are you?
Hi, Vinzer!
I live in the Eastern Townships or L'Estrie as it is known in French. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: David the Aspie |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 10 Jul 2006, 1:31 am
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Replies: 17 Views: 1,956
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Hi, jaguars_fan!
Thanks for the warm welcome!
I used to live in South Florida in the West Palm Beach area.
-- David the Aspie |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: David the Aspie |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 10 Jul 2006, 1:04 am
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Replies: 17 Views: 1,956
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Thanks, juliekitty and CockneyRebel for your warm welcomes!
CockneyRebel, i've got a joke for you!
Q: How do you spell Canada?
A: C, eh? N, eh? D, eh?
Hope you liked it!
-- David the Aspie |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: My aspie-quiz results |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 10 Jul 2006, 12:27 am
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Replies: 17 Views: 3,691
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Here is my own score:
Quote: Aspie-Quiz
Version 6 Thank you for filling out this questionnaire.
Your Aspie score: 155 of 200 Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 38 of 200 You are very likely an Aspie
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: David the Aspie |
| David_the_Aspie |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2006, 11:54 pm
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Replies: 17 Views: 1,956
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| Hi! My name is David and I am a 24-year-old self-diagnosed Aspie in Quebec, Canada. I am formerly from Florida, in the United States, but have lived here since June 2005. I love the weather here and am currently seeking employment (hopefully in the IT field!) as well as learning French! I am also a ... |
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