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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Explain user name and avatar, please |
| BTDT |
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Posted: 20 Aug 2010, 8:50 am
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Replies: 142
Views: 14,189
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| BTDT is an acronym for Been There Done That. I've discovered that I've done just about all the Aspie type things at one time or another. My wife, who figured out I'm an Aspie, says I display distinctive behaviors every day. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Three contradicting diagnosises? |
| BTDT |
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Posted: 20 Aug 2010, 7:32 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,553
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| Maybe you could take the approach some mechanics take in fixing your car--they try different fixes until they find one that works... I'd suggest working on an issue that bugs you, and try different approaches to see which one helps you the most. Then work on another one. You will have a much better ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Owning a House |
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Posted: 20 Aug 2010, 5:27 am
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Replies: 71
Views: 13,463
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| Yes, you want to work with a buyer's agent, who represents you. A good agent knows about your town and can help you avoid "gotchas," like covenants and home owners associations that can limit what you can on your property. They split the commission with the seller's agent. It helps to inspect the ho... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you ever start to post and change your mind? |
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Posted: 19 Aug 2010, 8:05 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,061
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| Me too! Now only if there were a "back button" for social situations! |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: FINALLY something I am qualified for |
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010, 6:59 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
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| Congratulations! Settings like this can be good for learning social interaction. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Owning a House |
| BTDT |
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010, 12:47 pm
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Replies: 71
Views: 13,463
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| Fixed rate mortgages are nice and predictable. Adjustable rate mortgages are not--we got a 15 year fixed rate mortgage--so the house will be paid off before I'm 55. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Owning a House |
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010, 5:57 am
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Replies: 71
Views: 13,463
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| I have a good job and saved a lot of money by renting a very cheap apartment--so the down payment wasn't a problem. You might look at small 2 or 3 bedroom homes--not only are they cheaper, but they are likely to hold their value better than those big homes that are harder and more costly to maintain... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: How much does a new roof cost? |
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Posted: 17 Aug 2010, 6:48 pm
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Replies: 15
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| Another variable is the removal of the old roof. The first time a house needs new shingles, you can just put a new layer right on top of the old one. But, after you do that, you need to remove both layers before replacing the roof, significantly adding to the cost. Not only do you have to pay a crew... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: How much does a new roof cost? |
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Posted: 17 Aug 2010, 5:16 pm
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Replies: 15
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| She should get several quotes. In New England, about 4 years ago, ours cost around $6600--1/2 up front in cash and the balance when the job was completed. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's Mansions |
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Posted: 17 Aug 2010, 10:45 am
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Replies: 98
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| A teleporter so you don't have to drive anywhere. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Giving people the wrong impression of me. |
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Posted: 16 Aug 2010, 12:02 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,055
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| NTs expect you to wear appropriate clothes. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Friendship = Magic Medicine? |
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Posted: 16 Aug 2010, 11:51 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,382
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NTs need friends. An Aspie may not.
You might explore your world to see if anything interests you--perhaps go to some museums or visit some nearby tourist attractions? Perhaps watch a few sporting events? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: An Aspie brain is like a superhighway! |
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Posted: 16 Aug 2010, 5:30 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,311
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| An Aspie brain is like a superhighway--it can be very quick when for doing certain tasks--just like a superhighway is great for going from one place to another--if the highway is designed for those particular locations! It isn't very good if you have to constantly get on and off the freeway (multita... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Neuro / Social / Fear Problems overcome by an NT (me) |
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Posted: 15 Aug 2010, 1:04 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,360
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| Instead of pursuing your passions, it may be more practical to figure out your strengths--what are you good at? Is there any way to use those strengths somehow? A better approach may be to be good at something, and then work from there. If you are really good at something, you have a better chance o... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Is learning by trial and error a valid way of learning? |
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Posted: 15 Aug 2010, 12:17 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,793
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| Trial and error can a be quite useful when learning to build things. In practice, there are often just a few practical options at hand--it can be very effective to try a few and see what happens. Trying to intellectually figure out what will happen can be an exercise in frustration--sometimes even t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What do you call it when your AS symptoms are no longer... |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2010, 6:05 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,993
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| It means you are sufficiently wealthy, good looking, and gifted for people to overlook your obvious deficiencies! |
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