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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you tell people? |
| JoelFan |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2017, 2:13 pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,906
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| Depends on the situation, Normally I have a "Need to know" rule meaning if my actions could be seen as off or sometimes inappropriate that could have a negative effect in the environment that I am in then yes, I would tell the person before hand (e.x.) my supervisor, select co-workers, doc... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you feel sorry for autistic kids? |
| JoelFan |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2017, 2:00 pm
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,915
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| I would "feel sorry" in the sense that the kid may have a lot of issues to overcome in his or her life. but just for having Autism/Aspergers not really unless it's there's some MR or profound issues that would prevent that person from having a "normal-Functioning" life. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Quick question & brief update |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2017, 12:36 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 599
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| It sounds like you've really made progress, Joel. It looks like your present company only cares that you can do the job well. Which is a good thing. it's a good thing I have an understanding boss and that things are actually going well for a change...kinda like a 2nd chance at life if you will Aspe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dysgraphia, anyone? |
| JoelFan |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2017, 4:22 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,085
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| Yep I've got all three Dysgraphia Dyscacula and (mild) dyslexia. Needless to say my handwriting is less then stellar although I try hard I still manage to mix use lowercase and capital letters during a sentience plus my handwriting is never uniformed. not to mention my hand actually hurts when I hav... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Quick question & brief update |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2017, 9:22 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 599
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| Hey gang, I know it's been a while since my last post and well theres a good reason for that: First off I gave the folks at my local VR office a kiss off being that they were doing more talking then producing I have found my own job working as a receiver for a health store, making a decent buck at t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: psychoeducational assessment for Adults? |
| JoelFan |
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Posted: 11 Mar 2016, 2:55 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 611
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| Hey Gang, I'm planning on scheduling a psychoeducational assessment in the near future and naturally I have a few questions that maybe somebody on here can answer. 1. Normally what takes place during a psycho-ed assessment? (Types of questions asked) 2. Can a proper psycho-ed assessment determine or... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Advice needed |
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Posted: 18 Feb 2016, 5:31 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 627
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| Is there any way the two of you can reach a peaceful truce? Helping to bring the groceries in is probably something you should do without being asked, but missing calls happens. It's certainly not something to yell at someone about. Well, I did not know before hand that he was going food shopping t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Advice needed |
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Posted: 18 Feb 2016, 4:20 pm
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Replies: 8
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| Hey Gang, So this afternoon a family member comes storming through the kitchen door cussing and yelling at me because he tried to call me three times and I didn't answer when in fact I never heard my phone ring. As he's going on with his ranting he starts to threaten me (which I know by now are 99.9... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do people describe you? |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2016, 4:08 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,499
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| Quiet, a bit reclusive, articulate, intelligent (I don't see it but I'll take the positive comment) |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Quick Question |
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Posted: 23 Jan 2016, 8:48 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 398
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| Hey Gang, I was wondering exactly how common it is for those on the spectrum to also have Anxiety and/or depression issues? I'm currently taking something for my Anxiety which doubles as an anti-depressant somebody asked me if depression and/or anxiety was more prevalent for those whom have Autism o... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "autistic" memes |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2016, 10:43 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 692
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| I think there's some what more of a stigma when one refers to a person as autistic vs a person with autism I know both are used interchangeably The only time that I would perhaps get offended by a meme is if it had a picture of adam lanza or james holmes because it's like saying people with asperger... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and Sleeping |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2016, 5:22 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,077
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| I've noticed from personal observation that the autistics around me (Myself, and my brother) have various sleeping disorders. My brother (His profile is Name_is_loading) has Hypersomnia. While I myself have chronic insomnia... I've Researched and can't find much information. I think this is mostly ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Just a brief up date. |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2016, 5:16 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 477
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| Thanks guys, For some odd reason the older I get the more I want to help kids and/or teens whom are on the spectrum, I dunno I've never felt this way before....maybe I'm just getting soft Ummmm...why is developing compassion 'soft'? Or was that self-deprecation? More self-deprecation then anything ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: as a kid how did you decribe sensory overload |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2016, 5:09 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,686
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| I got to escape, I got to find a dark quiet room. Although nobody knew at the time that's how I dealt with my sensory overload. I was always getting grounded. LOL Their punishment meant a reprieve for me. I remember many times thinking how nice it would be that I would be away from people. No other... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Just a brief up date. |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2016, 5:05 pm
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Replies: 11
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Thanks guys,
For some odd reason the older I get the more I want to help kids and/or teens whom are on the spectrum, I dunno I've never felt this way before....maybe I'm just getting soft |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: as a kid how did you decribe sensory overload |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2016, 3:45 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,686
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| I got to escape, I got to find a dark quiet room. Although nobody knew at the time that's how I dealt with my sensory overload. |
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