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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspie diagnosed at 32 |
| whipstitches |
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Posted: 11 Jul 2009, 8:27 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,534
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| I am 35 and waiting for the "stamp" from the psychiatrist, but I have had a my family doctor, my councilor, an educational assessment and my daughters psychiatrist all more or less confirm that I have AS. The doctor and councilor are the ones who sent in the referral for the psychiatrist. I guess I ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: seeking Western Canadian adult meet up group |
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Posted: 11 Jul 2009, 8:14 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,807
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| I have noticed the same thing RingRider. I actually do have a daughter who has AS, however. I have actually considered going to a few meetings, but they are always on the first Tuesday of the month. I have a library board meeting (don't laugh...) that I have to go to on the same day. :cry: I just di... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: ASAN Action Alert: Attwood and "Cassandra Syndrome" |
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Posted: 10 Jul 2009, 4:16 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,516
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| Could you provide a link explaining what this is about? I don't know anything about the "Cassandra" thing..... sorry. I have actually written a blog about the topic that can be found at my website: Aspie Girls I have a link to the original clip of Attwood making his comments regarding the "Cassandr... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: I have ___ in college debt. |
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Posted: 10 Jul 2009, 11:59 am
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Replies: 23
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| The problem that I had with Sallie Mae was that I had several Stafford Loans held by "other" lenders and I only had a few held by Sallie Mae. When it came time to consolidate my loans, Sallie Mae refused to sell my loans to the other holder because they don't "release loans" (this is the language th... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Do Aspie children demand less attention than NT children? |
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Posted: 08 Jul 2009, 9:02 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,226
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| Oh, that is so cute! :D Thanks!! :P She's a keeper for sure! Marcia.... our kids do sound a lot alike. My daughter never wanted to be held, however. She is only just now deciding that she likes a hug now and then and that sitting on a lap can be nice. She will be 4 in August!! It has been so diffic... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: I have ___ in college debt. |
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Posted: 08 Jul 2009, 4:38 pm
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Replies: 23
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I am so embarrassed.....
I owe $145,000 (11 years of college studying a" special friggin' interest") and I HATE Sallie Mae.
I don't know if I should blame my AS or Sallie Mae or both! I don't really want to blame myself, but I suppose I have to......  |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Do Aspie children demand less attention than NT children? |
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Posted: 08 Jul 2009, 4:33 pm
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Replies: 34
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| My son is Aspie and he is very labour intensive and always has been. He is a whirlwind of activity, talks non-stop, climbs all over me, likes to organise people and to play complex games which he has made up. If he is still and quiet for any extended period of time, then I know he is ill! Sounds ju... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Blogging about my AS |
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Posted: 07 Jul 2009, 2:26 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
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| Thanks mgran! I appreciate the compliments and the feedback. I have a similar issue with my "femininity". I always feel like I am on the outside looking in when I am in a group of other women. It happens a lot because I have to be social with all of the other mom's when I take my little girl to scho... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Blogging about my AS |
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Posted: 06 Jul 2009, 5:33 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
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I LOVED the comment that you left about signs. Thanks for sharing!
Any ideas on forum categories for women and girls? What do you think is important to see? |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Blogging about my AS |
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Posted: 06 Jul 2009, 4:53 pm
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Replies: 10
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| I, like many others out there, have decided to create a blog/forum for women and girls with Asperger's syndrome. I have it. My youngest daughter has it and my teenage daughter likely has it. Since I am a woman and am surrounded by Aspie girls, I decided that I probably could write a nice blog and ma... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Physical characteristics of AS and autism |
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Posted: 06 Jul 2009, 2:12 pm
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Replies: 78
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| I've read in a Dutch newspaper a scientific article on ohysical signs of autism. Here's a list: 1. The ring finger is just as long, or longer than the forefinger. My ring finger is longer than my forefinger by about 1/2cm. 2. Big head Circumference of my head = 23.5 inches Average Head Sizes Newbor... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Self conflict over being on this site |
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Posted: 02 Jul 2009, 9:50 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,455
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| You're welcome Stuki! Thanks for sharing your predicament with us. That is really what it is all about. There are not a lot of folks out there who really do understand what we are going through; although people do try sometimes. That is why forums like this are so important. We all need to function ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Mainstream understanding of "lack of empathy" |
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Posted: 02 Jul 2009, 9:41 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,329
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| Now, whether I can use this information to help the situation or not, I really don't know. I know what you mean about "using that information".... it is somewhat unnatural for me to automatically consider another persons perspective/emotions. I can do it, but I have to use this sort of "Sherlock Ho... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Self conflict over being on this site |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2009, 10:00 am
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Replies: 11
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| Don't feel so put off by your parents wanting to downplay your diagnosis. Perhaps they are doing this because they don't want you to focus to much on the negatives. Does this make sense? They probably wouldn't be disappointed by you wanting to connect with other people.....even other people who also... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Mainstream understanding of "lack of empathy" |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2009, 9:50 am
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Replies: 24
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| Empathy is such an interesting topic. I think that many people, myself included, have only a superficial understanding of what empathy really is. When I was first discovering what AS actually is, I can recall looking at the words "lack of empathy" on some website and thinking that I couldn't possibl... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Trailer for AS movie 'Adam'. |
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Posted: 27 Jun 2009, 9:52 pm
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Replies: 72
Views: 14,342
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| Tonight, I saw the showing at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. As I'm aware the film won't be released for a month's time I won't give details of plots. But as an Aspie watching the film and from the point of view of portrayal of Aspies, the film has had a damaging, harrowing emotional im... |
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