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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Litter Box |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2021, 6:43 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 243
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| It reminds me of what (I believe) is typically used in Japan. I don’t have one. I use clumping clay litter for my cat. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autistic Character added to 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2021, 4:56 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 439
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| I am so amazed and happy that there’ll be an autistic voicing the character! That’s really awesome and shows effort to try and do things right!! ! |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Women & Bras |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2021, 3:32 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,668
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| I agree that it can really depend on the individual. I wish I could go bra less sometimes, but I'm petite with an H cup size, so that really isn't an option for me. I've been working on finding the "perfect" bra for me recently because I'd been wearing the same bra since high school. I've ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Question about the connection between Autism and fantasies |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2021, 3:08 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 749
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| I played a lot with imaginary friends and in imaginative worlds as a child and I did it until I was much older than most NT kids. In fact I still make up imaginative worlds and stories in my head. Though my trauma therapist thinks that it was a way for me to cope with/escape from trauma, but I've al... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspergers or Autism |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2021, 11:13 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,359
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| I actually think that putting autism and aspergers together and using functioning levels makes sense. And here's an anecdote I like to use to explain why. I go to a transition program for adults with developmental disabilities. My first year there were 3 of us young women who were very similar in te... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I don't see difference between CD and ASD |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2021, 3:21 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 812
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| I seem not to see the difference between communication disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The symptoms of CD is the same as Autism but the only one difference is that there was lack of evidence of restricted interests and repetitive behavior from early childhood to adulthood. From what I under... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Any C-PTSD sufferers? |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 10 Mar 2021, 6:15 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,923
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| I have autism and C-PTSD too. I'm definitely not recovered from my trauma and I don't know if I ever will fully because of how much it has affected how I interact with the world and myself. Some of my traumas occurred so young that I literally can't imagine my life without c-ptsd. I have improved, t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and the Covid Vaccination: anyone been vaccinated? |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 10 Mar 2021, 10:08 am
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Replies: 208
Views: 12,120
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| Business Insider: " Women reported worse side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine than men, CDC study shows ." It makes no sense to me but our household was consistent with that. I had no side effects; she was very tired the following day--but seemed fine after that. (I think her allergies ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dogs for people with ASD |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2021, 9:26 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 929
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| I have a cat. He's an emotional support animal to help with my autism and mental health issues. His companionship and cuddles helps reduce my panic, anxiety, depression, tics, and helps me recover faster from sensory overload. He also helps me socialize more because cats are a common interest for a ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: coping with light sensitivity and visual processing |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2021, 8:37 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 423
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| I have virtually identical issues with photophobia. I also have prism lenses, and I feel like a large part of my life is devoted to avoiding sunlight, LED, or fluorescent lighting. Have you tried visual training therapy with a Behavioural Optometrist? They're similar to Occupational Therapists, but... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: coping with light sensitivity and visual processing |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2021, 7:44 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 423
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| I was wondering what tools or coping strategies people use to cope with light sensitivity or to improve visual processing difficulties, and if there are any brands or products that people recommend. My current tools and coping strategies are just not enough and I've struggled for years to find thing... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is too much behavior blamed on autism? |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2021, 7:17 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 456
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| One cause may be rooted in Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA) (also known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy , or MSbP) -- a condition in which a caregiver creates the appearance of health problems in another person, typically their child. This may include injuring the child or altering te... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: What adjustments do universities make for people with autism |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 01 Mar 2021, 7:49 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,030
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| It really depends on each person's unique needs. I've been working towards getting a degree for the past 7 years or so, and I've been to several colleges and so I've worked with different disability services. This has all been in the United States, and I don't know how much things vary in different ... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Plurality/Multiplicity? |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2021, 3:29 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,039
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| Is it possible to be median in some aspects and also be multiple? I feel like that describes me better. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone heard of Autistic Fatigue and Burnout? |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2021, 3:23 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 604
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| Can someone explain what exactly it is? I've heard the term autistic burnout quite a bit but I've never really seen it explained. Here's an article that helped me understand what "autistic burnout" is when I had first heard about it. https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/autistic-burnout-expl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone heard of Autistic Fatigue and Burnout? |
| ImeldaJace |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2021, 3:11 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 604
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| Can someone explain what exactly it is? I've heard the term autistic burnout quite a bit but I've never really seen it explained. |
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