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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you aware of your lacking Theory of Mind? |
| ScottC |
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Posted: 30 May 2013, 12:52 am
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Replies: 125
Views: 14,218
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| I believe I have a pretty healthy ToM. I would certainly pass the Sally-Anne test. What I lack is awareness of the subtle visual language that most people use to communicate emotionally and socially in addition to their speech. I understand people, my shrink says I have high empathy but I also can'... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Starting an Aspie group...aspie book study? |
| ScottC |
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Posted: 21 May 2013, 10:23 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
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| Chattanooga nice!...my aspie daughter was a student at bachman academy in cleveland tn. I'll let her know to recommend to her friends still in chattanooga to check out your group...looks you guys are doing well. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Starting an Aspie group...aspie book study? |
| ScottC |
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Posted: 21 May 2013, 4:03 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
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| Has anyone tried that? In the 12 step groups we read a chapter of a book and then talk about it. It brings up a lot of ideas. Could that work...I was thinking if we read a chapter of "look me in the eye" and thought how we related that might be fun. Having to just "chat" or "hang out" with a group..... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism in France: Psychoanalysis, Packing, Other Travesties |
| ScottC |
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Posted: 21 May 2013, 2:41 am
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Replies: 255
Views: 319,621
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| slovaksiren has obviously never been in a bar at closing time. or seen a homeless person's open air bathroom. so..french think the mother's depression is the cause of autism? hmm...darwin and modern correlation analysis would instead seem to imply the apple doesn't fall from the tree. Most mothers o... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Periods of Depression when nothing seems to be going right |
| ScottC |
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Posted: 21 May 2013, 1:01 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
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| i've found being busy takes my mind off of the depression but doesn't fix it.. but trying one of these usually do: 1. exercise...walking...fresh air..sun. 2. meditation..relaxation...very slow breathing 3. write down a list of things you want to get done today, make a schedule or plan for today. doi... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: NT woman dating an AS man - punctuality (or rather lack of) |
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Posted: 21 May 2013, 12:49 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,970
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| I'm an aspie male...and I do stuff just like that guy! often when there's any emotional pressure some of us feel a need to isolate or escape the situation. it doesn't mean he doesn't like you..it could actually be the opposite and this makes him more worried about the situation. maybe... its best to... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I'm in desperete need of help RIGHT NOW |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2013, 12:55 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 952
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| hey...I live in a different area but your story sounds rough. you got to get out of your family's place, sounds its really getting you down. if you could even work part time someplace you could get a bit of money to pay for your own place, and maybe get along with the family better when you visit th... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Do you set boundaries for yourself in relationship? |
| ScottC |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2013, 12:48 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 830
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| yes, its healthy to spend time by yourself on your own activities and with your own friends, everyone i know gets into arguments if they spend 24 hours a day together for more than a day or two. good to take time with other people to refresh and recharge.. take the aq test: http://www.wired.com/wire... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "what if they stopped speaking" -A post found on f |
| ScottC |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2013, 9:56 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,824
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| that's like choosing not to breath. |
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Forum: Stats Topic: Restlessness - any solution? |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2013, 9:54 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,442
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| hey tsproggy....some people have recommended to me to do meditation. exercise is ok but I obviously can't run 24 hours a day...meditation would be easier. still working on it...sometimes I can enjoy reading a book for an hour or just taking care of household work when i'm in the restful state. A the... |
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Forum: Stats Topic: Restlessness - any solution? |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2013, 12:59 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,442
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| Anyone have any healthy ways to deal with restlessness? Don't have many friends to hangout with, video games make me feel burnt out, I can't concentrate on reading, lately I've been jogging around to calm down but my feet are starting to hurt...wishing I could just calm down at night. |
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Forum: Stats Topic: Whats Your IQ? |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2013, 12:41 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,774
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| I have 140 iq in both math and verbal skills...but when I speak I can't seem to put 3 words together properly so I feel I'm hiding it pretty well. Does anyone relate to this type of frustration? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does my mom have Asperger's? |
| ScottC |
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Posted: 06 Feb 2013, 1:34 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
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| She sounds she might have the "shy gorilla" type of autism. Shyness and paranoia don't normally go together except in very intelligent people who calculate things too much. Wearing the same clothes everyday and following the same pattern....lack of picking up the mood or interest of others..etc.. My... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Helpful tips for Aspies and meeting new people |
| ScottC |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2013, 12:57 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,414
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| I do all the things you mention, but I still easily fall into being selfish with my actions and negative with my thinking. So I also do a meditation and try to think and visualize helping people, especially those I'm currently resentful of, which really helps me keep moving in a positive direction. ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Aspie-friendlier cultures and what it could mean ... |
| ScottC |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2012, 1:22 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,344
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| i agree, i lived in japan for ten years..and it is very much an aspie country. if you follow the rules you are pretty much accepted...its viewed as normal to eat by oneself...everyone agrees on the same music and pop culture...everyone at work gets invited to social events..and many little details l... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Surrounded by people, yet so alone. |
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Posted: 11 Oct 2012, 12:30 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 725
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| i've always felt the same way... especially in shopping malls. Instead of expecting to making real friends directly I just try to do stuff with other people...sports or other activities, and try to show up on time, not let people down and go with the flow. I'm also trying, and need to work more on, ... |
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