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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone like to hage weight on them |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2012, 9:42 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 873
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| I like to have weight on me when I sleep - I'll pile up as many blankets as I can. I remember as a kid I'd have as many as 17 blankets on my bed. There is such a thing as a weighted blanket, supposedly it's good for calming people on the spectrum. There are several companies who offer these. I googl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: School Newspaper Article |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2012, 10:25 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 873
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This is very interesting.
I just googled "autistic girl types" and got several results, so try that. Just make sure your resources are valid before you quote them.
Good luck with this! |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Have CAPTCHA's gotten too crazy? |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 20 Mar 2012, 7:01 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,171
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| I agree with you, I have a terrible time with the captchas. I keep refreshing it until there's one I can read. They drive me mad! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Musical ability |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 11 Mar 2012, 9:12 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,758
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| I haven't taken the tests but I have perfect/absolute pitch, and I tune pianos by ear. |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Mother with Narcissistic Personality |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2012, 1:42 am
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Replies: 65
Views: 51,997
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| Wow. This describes my mom in all respects. Very hard to live with someone like that. Thanks for posting this. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Diagnosed at 26, NOW THEY TELL ME! |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 12 Feb 2012, 11:24 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,396
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| Not sure what you mean by compensation. I'd settle for acceptance. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Diagnosed at 26, NOW THEY TELL ME! |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 11 Feb 2012, 8:22 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,396
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| I've just been diagnosed and I'm 54. The way I look at it is that I'm thankful to find out there's a reason why I see the world the way I do, and I'm embracing it. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: A Historic Day |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2012, 1:47 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,195
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| Start celebrating - I just read that they passed this! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Rigidity with names/formal titles/etc? |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 06 Feb 2012, 12:16 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,343
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| I have a hard time calling people I don't know well by their first names. I usually go with Mr., Mrs., Ms, or Professor, Doctor, etc. I'm very uncomfortable calling them by their first names even when they tell me to. I've been married 30 years and can't call my parents in law by their first names o... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Answering the door or telephone |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2012, 10:32 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,866
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| I have problems answering the door and the telephone. I won't do it unless I am expecting someone, and then I check to make sure it's that person. I have caller ID on my telephone and most of the time let the call go to the voicemail. Strangely, I'm okay at work with the phone. I can handle business... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: That wonderful feeling when you buy your own domain name |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 16 Jan 2012, 5:23 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,160
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| Nice work. I like Sad Girl. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: What is the Best field of study for an Aspie? |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2012, 10:32 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,892
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| It depends on what your strengths and interests are. I am very detail oriented so I have a degree in accounting, a degree in piano tuning, and I also proofread and edit. These three areas of interest work well for me, and I'm always able to find work in at least one of the areas. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People and opening up |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2012, 5:36 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
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| Yeah, this happens to me too, and I think you're right about it being because you listen. Everyone wants to be heard. Most people don't actively listen. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: This morning my mom passed away... |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2012, 4:51 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,094
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| So sorry. It might take a while before you can feel anything. I was numb when my mom died and it took a couple of months before I really felt anything. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Pursuing advanced studies while working |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2012, 12:26 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
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| I'm working on a graduate degree while working - it's not easy, but it can be done. One thing that helps me keep focussed is knowing that this will not go on forever.... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Going back to school... After nearly 10 years. |
| ktbug |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2012, 12:19 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,978
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| Congratulations! I went back to school in my late 40s, got an accounting Bachelor's degree, and I'm halfway through a Master's degree in accounting. I do much better in the classroom than online, but that's just my personal preference. It was a lot of work, very challenging, but at the same time ver... |
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