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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: mild autism vs very mild autism |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2020, 10:52 pm
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Replies: 51
Views: 3,108
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| I have not used the word mild or such in disclosing to NTs. It would sound to much like I'm ashamed of ASD. I will just use the phase "on the spectrum" if I'm not sure they will understand that "autistic" now means the same thing us and knowledgeable NTs. I have used mild to desc... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is awareness really a good thing? |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2020, 10:29 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,033
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| "you got that autism stuff?" Like it's a rash! Maybe we can find some lotion to treat it :lol:. Sounds like they will need some education on ASD. I don't think all my family has heard about it but plan to disclose to most of them when I see them. I think it has been positive with the ones... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2020, 5:59 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 902
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Hi and Welcome. Maybe this place will help you understand yourself better  . |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Weird sounds you like |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2020, 8:40 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,193
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| I also love the sound of sailboat masts when they clang in the wind. Flagpoles too. I like the clang of the sailboat masts also. Unless it's the mast of of boat you're sleeping on, or one very close by, then it's a problem to be fixed :roll:. However my favorite sailboat sound is the sound of water... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why is being mean ok if its 'banter' |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2020, 8:22 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 624
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| I think I have gotten more sensitive with my banter with experience and age (less testosterone poisoned brain maybe). I would occasionally come out with horrendous zingers and then think that what I said was terrible. However, I wouldn't apologize afterwards. This was mostly at ages 20-30. At a youn... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Lonliness is killing me inside |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2020, 7:52 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 561
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| Yes the important thing is to think of what you enjoy doing and then find a way to do it with others. Have you tried anything social lately? |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Reintroducing myself! |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2020, 7:00 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 396
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| Welcome back to WP, although I'm still a newbie here. Going away to college was great for me. My first year was tough but you may have a better personality to make it easier. You should start a "surviving freshman year college away" thread and tap our wisdom. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Spelling. |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2020, 6:43 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 424
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Reading speed is the biggest problem for me too. I have a large vocabulary but often have the same spelling problem. It can look wrong but I don't know how to correct the spelling.
Welcome to Wrong Planet . |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello and nice to meet you |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2020, 6:37 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 596
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| Welcome to Wrong Planet . |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Last thing ya bought? |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 01 Mar 2020, 5:04 pm
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Replies: 5,643
Views: 208,797
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| 2 presta/schrader bicycle tube valve adapters. The store had them loose and in a choice of black, gold, silver and one other color. I went to the right store to buy them . |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Greta Thunberg sexually assaulted in cartoon |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 01 Mar 2020, 4:48 pm
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Replies: 224
Views: 4,845
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| Disturbing. But as Greta tweeted, the anger is a sign the oil workers are starting to feel threatened by CC activism. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: I think my girlfriend might be pregnant |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 01 Mar 2020, 9:04 am
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Replies: 296
Views: 15,778
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RetroGamer87 wrote: What sex? Her idea of sleeping together is literally sleeping together.
We know that it's entirely true. Maybe you should talk to her about your desire for more sex. You should ask her what would help her want more. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: What did you achieve today? |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 29 Feb 2020, 9:13 pm
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Replies: 4,511
Views: 110,957
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Met with some friends.
Was adequately conversational.
Avoided going off on my current special interest, ASD. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: newly diagnosed as an adult. |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 29 Feb 2020, 8:08 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 624
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| Welcome to Wrong Planet. This is a good place to learn as the ways ASD may be affecting you. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can an Aspie be athletic?? |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 29 Feb 2020, 9:16 am
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Replies: 180
Views: 13,668
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| I am very competitive as a runner for my age. I have a theory that ties this ability in with my ASD. I believe mitochondrial disorder caused my ASD and slim physique. This has become a relative advantage as I get older and still lack much body fat. I do have to work extra hard to build muscle. I hav... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hair colour and Asperger's |
| CarlM |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2020, 11:20 pm
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Replies: 117
Views: 18,271
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| Dark brown hair, same as my ND mom. My aspie daughter is light brown though. |
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