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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: somethings not right here....is it? |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2017, 7:09 am
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Views: 277
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| Everyone’s different. Aspergers isn’t a disorder it’s a difference in brain wiring, so there are as many different aspies as there are neurotypicals. There is no tick box diagnosis it’s far too big for that. The NTs have labelled it as a disorder and then everyone gets caught up in the signs and sym... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Autistic and Widowed at 26 |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2017, 5:52 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,389
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| Hi marshmallows, my husband died when I was 27. He’d had cancer. I really feel for you and the experience is extremely frightening. I tried to take one day at a time and not expect too much from myself. It is possible to learn to live with it and it gets easier as time goes on. I know it’s a cliched... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Any autistic health care professionals out there? |
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Posted: 15 Dec 2017, 5:28 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,378
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| I’m a UK nurse, but work for a disability charity within a care home for disabled adults. I was working in an elderly care home, but the manager was toxic so I had to leave due to the stress. I’d been there for eight years. I’m not managing well at work. My antidepressant is causing brain fog, which... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Any Vegetarian Aspies Out There? |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 6:08 pm
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Replies: 64
Views: 10,747
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| I don’t eat meat and I don’t eat/drink dairy when I’m at home. Sometimes it’s unavoidable when eating out, but we don’t eat out much. I eat eggs from the local farm because I can see that the birds are well cared for. I would like to be fully vegan, but it’s hardcore and very difficult to avoid milk... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: First thing in mind when you think of the color yellow? |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 5:01 pm
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,215
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: What pets do you have? |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 4:58 pm
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Replies: 15
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I have three cats. Two of them are rescues.
Three snakes - one royal python and two garters.
Three tarantula spiders. I had more, but they were males and they have short lifespans.
Giant hissing cockroaches - cuter than they sound  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I started a new job |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 4:52 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 513
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Thanks for the replies 
I was in a nursing home, but the manager was driving me nuts. I had to get out, it was a bad place. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What's your special interest? |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 4:45 pm
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Replies: 88
Views: 3,423
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Animals - mainly the great apes, whales and big cats.
Pets - cats, tarantulas and snakes.
The natural world - trees, fossils, plants, the oceans etc.
Herbal medicine
Nutrition and healthy living |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I started a new job |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 4:37 pm
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Replies: 8
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| I’m a nurse at a disability centre. I haven’t declared my aspergers. I’m flying under the radar with the help of my sertraline. Fingers crossed it lasts. I just have to get my son through university then I can go flexi time. My persona is ‘A Sweetie’ and I’m receiving positive feedback so far. I’m w... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: A rant to all things anti-autism |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 4:30 pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,007
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| Ha, NT parents sitting around bitching and whinging about how their stupid lives have been ruined by having an autistic kid. It’s the poor kid I feel sorry for. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Makeup. Kind of gross |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 4:25 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 897
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| Wearing makeup annoys me. It feels greasy and unnatural. I only wear a bit of facial primer and some powder as I look so pale and washed out with absolutely nothing on my face. I can’t wear eye makeup as it irritates my eyes. I don’t use hair styling products either. I hate to see girls with makeup ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do your special interests change? How often? |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 4:20 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 427
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| I have big interests - animals, wildlife/the natural world and my pets. I’m obsessed with these and visit them constantly. They give meaning to my existence. Frequently visited interests - human evolution, trees, healthy living, herbal medicine and crafts. These interests wax and wane depending upon... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do your special interests change? How often? |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 4:17 pm
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Replies: 9
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| I have big interests - animals, wildlife and my pets. I’m obsessed with these Frequently visited interests - human evolution, trees, healthy living and crafts. These interests wax and wane depending upon how I feel. Transient interests, which can be anything at all. Last month it was ballet shoes fo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: ASD & schizotypal- overlap and differences? |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 4:10 pm
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Replies: 2
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| I used to wonder if I was schizotypal, but from what I discovered, schizotypals are devoid of any emotional response except anxiety and have absolutely no interest in connecting with people at all. They also experience psychosis. I met one once (diagnosed) and he was on antipsychotics, had some stra... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Psychologist doesn't think I have aspergers. |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2017, 1:25 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,189
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| You need someone who specialises. My son's paediatric psychiatrist told us he can't be autistic because he has good eye contact and good verbal skills :roll: This is utter rubbish of course, but he isn't a specialist in autism. Don't worry yourself, just keep searching until you find someone who kno... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Shared My Experience About Choosing Job For Aspie |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2017, 1:19 pm
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Replies: 2
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| Thank you for this, it gives a good insight into what we need from a job. I work nightshift because it's dark, quiet and there aren't many people around. I do worry what job might be suitable for my youngest son who also has Aspergers. He is being educated at home at the moment due to being bullied ... |
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