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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: survey for Aspies/Autistic

Jenga
Posted: 23 Nov 2011, 6:37 pm 

Replies: 47
Views: 6,795
1. When did you get diagnosed: or self-diagnose? Self-diagnosed several years ago, now awaiting assessment in the next few weeks 2. What is it like being a aspie/auti? Can't say for sure until assessed, but if confirmed, a mixture of feeling different, feeling lonely, not wanting company (the opposi...

 Forum: Adult Autism Issues   Topic: My husband isn't coping with my AS self-diagnosis

Jenga
Posted: 23 Nov 2011, 6:06 am 

Replies: 50
Views: 1,017
Interesting thread. I am awaiting a professional diagnosis, just for me, just to know and understand my past. I haven't yet told my OH about it. If diagnosed, I'm not sure it would change anything between us, as we're generally pretty contented, but I think it could be potentially tricky for him to ...

 Forum: Women's Discussion   Topic: "Social" touching

Jenga
Posted: 22 Nov 2011, 5:53 pm 

Replies: 74
Views: 13,185
I have always had major issues with touchy feely people hugging me. I kind of understand why they feel the need to do it, but nothing I can tell myself will ever make it comfortable for me, it seems. I can cope with affection from my husband (fortunately!), but not really anyone else, and this has b...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: New, Confused and Looking for Answers

Jenga
Posted: 22 Nov 2011, 5:42 pm 

Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Me too - I know how you feel. Never knew much about AS until recently, saw a description and it could have been me as a child. Getting assessed in the next few weeks, as soon as the appointment comes through.

I'm quite worried about the whole process too, but it's a necessary.

Good luck!

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Just dropping in to say hi :)

Jenga
Posted: 22 Nov 2011, 5:40 pm 

Replies: 4
Views: 818
Great site, I hope it will be helpful.

I'm an adult awaiting assessment for AS ... self-diagnosed a while ago, now going to talk to the pros. Definitely a bit worried, but also looking forward to being able to find out once and for all, either way, won't be easy, but need to know.
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