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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: autism insurance coverage in MA |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 04 Aug 2010, 7:41 am
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| I just read this in the local newspaper and thought someone might be interested http://www.boston.com/news/health/blog/2010/08/governor_signs.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed1 Now, I have to mention that MA has universal health coverage, so when it says the supporters say it'll add 83 cents a month to i... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Holding your breathe |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 31 Jul 2010, 3:36 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,133
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| i used to like to take some deep breaths when i was lying down trying to go to sleep, then when i was well oxygenated i'd deliberately stop breathing for a brief period. i found it restful. i wouldn't force it, though. when my body really wanted a breath i'd breathe. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: type 1 diabetic mothers and autistic kids |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2010, 4:18 pm
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Replies: 1
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Improve pencil grip, help please? |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 03 Jul 2010, 9:36 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,110
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| actually, now that i think about it, you might try wrapping paper tape or...sorry, the MS makes me forget the words for things sometimes, that beige tape that doesn't have a slick surface...on a pencil really thickly and see if that helps before spending your $3 plus shipping, or your local staples ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Improve pencil grip, help please? |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 03 Jul 2010, 9:26 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,110
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i looked up "pencil grips for arthritics" on bing and this was the first thing that came up. if this doesn't have anything u like maybe the same search will come up with something better.
http://www.pencilthings.com/pencil-grips/
good luck |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: AS defense to murder fails |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 29 Apr 2010, 3:14 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,880
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| http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO47063/ "CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- A 16-year-old boy charged with fatally stabbing a high school classmate has been found competent to stand trial by a court-appointed psychiatrist...Odgren has Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism, and hyperactivity disorder... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: TV shows in alphabetical order |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2010, 11:51 am
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,585
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: The Words in a Word Game |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 24 Apr 2010, 1:56 pm
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Replies: 7
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| aspergers: asp per par gap spa spar rasp era ear are rear rare pear pare apse are rape rap grape rage rager ape aper apes sap age ager ages sage sager gear gears spare spares grasp grasps grasper graspers reap reaps parse press presser presage presages grease greases greaser greasers spear spears ra... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: second job now on hand! |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2010, 11:39 pm
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Replies: 1
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Well, congratulations on finding a 2nd job! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: autistic catatonia |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 15 Apr 2010, 12:16 pm
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Replies: 1
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| I don't know if there are any qualified autism specialists in your area (not knowing where you are), maybe if you tell us where you live someone in that area might know of someone. Maybe even someone who sees kids will still see you (he'd know how few adult autism specialists there are near you) or ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sign language |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2010, 8:23 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,334
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| I learned some ASL when I worked with some deaf people and 2 of us hearing people decided to teach ourselves sign using a book during lunch break. We could ask any question or practice with our deaf coworkers. I agree it's much easier with other people to practice with, but at home I would sign the ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone else feel weird about the NTs on here? |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2010, 8:15 pm
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Replies: 69
Views: 6,877
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| At times I get a response or 'advice' from a poster that seems really off - really that they don't get what I'm saying in the least or they trivialize it - and I wish I knew if that was an AS or NT person. After some reading I've learned a couple of those 'off' responses were from self proclaimed N... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you look younger than your age? |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 28 Mar 2010, 8:28 pm
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Replies: 83
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| I've been told by many people that I look younger than my age. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Fun test to take (NTs take it too) |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 21 Feb 2010, 8:59 pm
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Replies: 88
Views: 7,470
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RESULTS:
Your score: 32
Your condition: no signs of NTS
Congratulations! You do not suffer from NTS. You are free to think on your own, maintain an objective view of things and pursue your interests. Everything is fine with you.
Recommended medication: none
Recommended treatment: none |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: so im back.. |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2010, 7:05 pm
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Once you get friends how do you get them to go home? |
| KaliMa |
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Posted: 03 Feb 2010, 4:00 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,249
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| I avoid inviting them to my house and either go to their house or meet them at a restaurant or something so I can leave when I'm 'all people'd out' as I call it. |
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