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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: If I was a guy I probably wouldn't use urinals |
| ASD_Geek |
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Posted: 15 May 2019, 10:07 am
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Replies: 44
Views: 252
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| I cannot pee in a urinal (no matter how bad I have to pee) unless I am alone, so I usually go to a stall. I used to have no problems at all until the 8th grade. One day in school, I was at the urinal and a boy who used to bully me came in the bathroom. He saw me there and commented on me "pushi... |
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Forum: Adolescent Autism Forum Topic: Do you ever sleep with a teddy bear or something? |
| ASD_Geek |
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Posted: 15 May 2019, 9:29 am
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Replies: 36
Views: 23,616
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| Although I am older now, I slept with a bed full of pillows and stuffed animals until I was 15 and my parents took them. I particularly liked a stuffed "Yield" sign pillow and stuffed large bunny that I had since I was little. Now I sleep with a lot of pillows. I like the comforting feelin... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did you have stereotypical hobbies? |
| ASD_Geek |
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Posted: 17 Feb 2015, 3:03 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,838
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| I love trivia on just about any subject. Growing up, I played a lot of D&D and even walked around with a custom-made shirt that said, “Dungeon Master” on the front and my character name on the back. Growing up, I had train sets and still like them but don't have any right now. I also read some c... |
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Forum: WrongPlanet.net discussion Topic: How long do we have to edit our posts? |
| ASD_Geek |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2015, 8:22 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
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| I would like to go back and edit a post, but don't have the option. Does anyone have any ideas? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Referring to people by name |
| ASD_Geek |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2015, 9:18 pm
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,168
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| Wow! This is true and has always been the case. I thought that I was the only one that didn't use peoples' names. I think that it is partially due to the fact that I simply don't remember peoples names. Try as I will, there are few names that I can remember and those seem to be only after I hear the... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does AS mean autism spectrum |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2015, 8:38 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,032
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Kiriae wrote: I still use AS as Asperger Syndrome.
This is what I always thought. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Book recommendations for adults with aspergers |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2015, 1:31 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,999
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| Tony Attwood's book, The Complete Guide To Aspergers Syndrome, while not specifically for adults, is still a good resource, IMHO. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Motion sickness |
| ASD_Geek |
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Posted: 12 Dec 2014, 11:02 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,076
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| Yes, I have it pretty bad and have to sit up front or I get pretty ill in no time. My doctor prescribed some medicine that helps with dizziness and nausea. It's for my migraines but works none-the-less. Ginger Ale helps me too. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Jerry Seinfeld thinks he is on the spectrum |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2014, 12:13 pm
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Replies: 67
Views: 7,237
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| Very interesting. It seems like he is still discovering himself. I hope that he keeps up his journey. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How to handle unavoidable socialization? |
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Posted: 11 Oct 2014, 1:03 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,619
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Definitely don't over extend yourself. Make sure that your roommate knows what you can and cannot do and don't feel bad because you have/need to say, "No."
It's OK to think of yourself first when your health matters. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: The need to be right. |
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Posted: 11 Oct 2014, 12:00 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,405
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| If I know that I am right, I do feel the compulsion to share that. It's as if I need to let others know. I do attribute this to the asperger mind. There are a number of topics that strike me as fascinating and I like to talk about them. When I find something that is interesting to me, I dive in. I r... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Deliberately Avoiding Contact with Others |
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Posted: 29 Sep 2014, 3:54 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,274
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| I can relate to not recognizing people outside of usual settings, ASD_Geek As for interacting at parties, I'll often find a comfortable place to sit, as close to the active as I can, and let people come to me. This reduces the demands on my social skills. Not recognizing people is very unnerving. I... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is your Aspie Quiz score |
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Posted: 29 Sep 2014, 9:03 am
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Replies: 1,035
Views: 174,707
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Your neurodiverse (Aspie) score: 169 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 39 of 200
You are very likely neurodiverse (Aspie) |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Deliberately Avoiding Contact with Others |
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Posted: 29 Sep 2014, 8:50 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,274
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| I also try to avoid people, even ones that I know. This is especially the case if I see them outside of the normal environment where I am accustomed to seeing them. I don't know why this is, but while at the store, I will even go as far as to duck down another aisle, speed up or even take a differen... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: In one word, how do you feel right now? |
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Posted: 29 Sep 2014, 8:41 am
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Replies: 26,086
Views: 858,886
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| Catawampus... just sort of out of kilter right now. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: This might be a weird thing to ask but... |
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Posted: 29 Sep 2014, 8:36 am
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,996
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I do not like them. They are almost always very dirty. I have to wipe the seat, etc and use a lot of toilet paper to cover the seat if I have to sit down. Don't get me started on the automatic flush sensors  |
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