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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Communication Problems |
| ashketchum |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2015, 10:47 pm
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Replies: 9
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| It me again. Probably nothing. The communication between me and my Aspie friend has gotten worse and I know he's Aspie and it still hurts me that its not the way that I'd like it to be. I still care about him and know he's Aspie and that's why I haven't cut it off. A person I was just getting to kn... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Communication Problems |
| ashketchum |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2015, 10:21 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 684
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| I can relate. I am far better texting people than talking to people, even though I have had some awkward conversations via text. I think this person you like means that your communication problems won't work out, telling him you have Asperger's doesn't seem like a good solution. It's your communica... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Communication Problems |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2015, 9:57 pm
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| Tell him. It's because he doesn't understand what's going on. You already said that he said its prob not going to work out, so what have you got to lose? If he cares, he's going to want to know more about what AS is and if not then he's not meant for you. I don't know why people want to keep it a s... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Communication Problems |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2015, 9:52 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Hey ashketchum. First off, funny avatar :) Okay, so how many times have you actually hung out with this guy? What did you guys do on your hangouts? Were there specific activities involved or was it more of a laid back, chill, watch tv sort of thing? I don't think it's necessary for you to tell him ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Communication Problems |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2015, 8:18 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Please help, I've got a serious problem. I've been talking to this (neurotypical) guy for a while now. He really likes me, and I like him too. When we text, our conversations are generally pretty good. But whenever we're hanging out together in person, I struggle to communicate with him. And now, be... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Didnt date in HS/College feel unprepared for dating as adult |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2015, 8:09 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,231
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| 21 year old female here. Like you, I've never been in a relationship, or dated. And I'm also pretty worried about how awkward it will be if I ever do get a boyfriend and he realizes how inexperienced and awkward I am. But that all depends on me actually finding someone, which I'm not sure I'll be ab... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do ASDs Affect Reading Speed? |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2015, 4:54 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,081
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| Personally, I have reading speeds from 141-227wpm (with an average of about 179). Although I'm a pretty slow reader, I sort of make up for it by having a high comprehension rate (usually). I know that at least part of the reason why I am such a slow reader is because I subvocalize, but I have troubl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autistic Adults Mentoring Autistic Kids |
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Posted: 22 Mar 2015, 4:46 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,915
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| I don't mentor ASD kids, but I am looking to mentor a youth who will probably be NT. I have in the past volunteered 3 days a week and I loved it and got on really well with the kids, especially the less verbal ones. I found it very easy to follow to routines and copy the correct approaches, whereas... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autistic Adults Mentoring Autistic Kids |
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Posted: 18 Mar 2015, 5:27 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,915
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| I think that's a very caring thing to do. And the very things you're concerned might be issues are what would help the kids identify and have hope. I'm 58, autistic and I'm still a total work in progress. I have challenges that I've learned to handle, like long-term professional employment, and one... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autistic Adults Mentoring Autistic Kids |
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Posted: 18 Mar 2015, 5:18 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,915
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| ( I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this under, but I can't think of where else it would go. ) I found a community sports league for kids on the spectrum, and I was considering volunteering as a coach/aide. - I've always been uncoordinated and pretty crappy at sports Depending on th... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autistic Adults Mentoring Autistic Kids |
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Posted: 18 Mar 2015, 4:17 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,915
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| I think if kids on the spectrum are going to learn how to work the wiring, what better place to start than to learn from those of us who are finding our way through? The insights that those of us with a little age, time and experience can share might make a difference for kids who are having to mud... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autistic Adults Mentoring Autistic Kids |
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Posted: 18 Mar 2015, 1:24 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,915
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| ( I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this under, but I can't think of where else it would go. ) I found a community sports league for kids on the spectrum, and I was considering volunteering as a coach/aide. However, being on the spectrum myself, I wasn't sure if my participation woul... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Relaxation induced depression (for lack of a better word)? |
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Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 8:53 pm
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Replies: 6
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| Every so often, when I finally get the time to relax, I become extremely listless and bored. I start getting this spiraling mindset of contradictions, such as: I want to be alone, but I'm lonely; I just want to sleep, but sleep is a waste of time; I want eat, but I don't enjoy it and I never feel fu... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hearing but not listening, an Aspie trait? |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2013, 4:53 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,492
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| I have this problem when someone is talking to me: I'll hear them talking, see there mouth move, assume that they are probably speaking English, but have absolutely NO idea what they're saying. Usually, I just smile and/or nod, hoping that I'm not reacting the wrong way. Otherwise I'll keep repeatin... |
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Forum: Adolescent Autism Forum Topic: People keep telling me I'm Depressed.. |
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Posted: 14 Oct 2013, 4:20 pm
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Replies: 5
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| So I'm 19 years old, and ever since I was 14, people (specifically doctors) have been telling me I'm depressed. The doctors put me on all sorts of meds, which only gave me a twitch (that lasted for 2 years)... But here's the catch: I'm not depressed! The only time I've been close to being depressed ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: meltdown.... |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2013, 1:20 pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 710
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| Sorry, but that doesn't sound like a meltdown, at all. Maybe a shutdown, but definitely not a meltdown. Here's my experiences: Meltdown - It's starts with you being irritable and snapping at people, your speech may sound curt. Then with every sound you hear, you get a little more irritated. Then you... |
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