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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why did all guests laugh at me when my parents yelled at me? |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2018, 1:05 pm
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| We had a family stay with us a while back and when their young children hurt themselves they pointed at them and laughed. I was horrified. They did it as a form of behaviour training - don't get sad or take injuries or defeats seriously. I took it as a way to humiliate and invalidate any "real&... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What does Diagnosis *Really* Mean? [sorry, slight rant] |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2018, 12:07 pm
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| ^^^The "pervasiveness" of your symptoms.....is a hallmark of autism. Autism is a "pervasive developmental disorder." This, in a sense, confirms your impression, even without "objective" criteria. By the way....glad to see you! Good to see you too. Thank you for your co... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What does Diagnosis *Really* Mean? [sorry, slight rant] |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2018, 11:58 am
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| This is just one reason why I will never get myself officially diagnosed. I just feel that it is a waste of time and money as I feel very much that I could "trick the system" enough to vary the outcome. That might sound pretty big headed of me but in fairness I feel like I have "tric... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What does Diagnosis *Really* Mean? [sorry, slight rant] |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2018, 10:19 am
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| This is just one reason why I will never get myself officially diagnosed. I just feel that it is a waste of time and money as I feel very much that I could "trick the system" enough to vary the outcome. That might sound pretty big headed of me but in fairness I feel like I have "trick... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: My daughter is in the kitchen.... |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2018, 8:22 am
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| How was the cake? :D I love your post - I'm on the forum right now trying to calm myself a bit with other people's experiences because I feel like I'm not coping well with my two kids. Cake-baking was just what I need to remind me of all the areas where I am doing well by my kids. Thank you! You kn... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and Homelessnes |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2018, 1:36 am
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Replies: 96
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| The same amount of time that it takes you to realize that "Saving the Homeless" is best left up to the government and the NGOs that are already set up to do so, and not up to the general public. My wife and I have done this for 7 individuals, only 2 of whom have gone on to make something ... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Two truths and a lie |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 12:16 pm
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| Did you get drunk that night? Nope. I think I sipped on one drink. I had to take the bus home in the middle of the night to my provincial town and go to school the next morning. I didn't drink much at that age. .... but so began an 8 year incredibly deep friendship with the person who has confused ... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Two truths and a lie |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 11:57 am
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| ^^ no, that is not my lie. It was quite a beautifully pulled of stunt. The card was so tacky and so obviously hand made but because it was from such an odd place "the vegetarian society" it kind of worked. The lie was the band. It was actually oasis. And I was seconds away from being stuck... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Two truths and a lie |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 11:16 am
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| I guess a different band for your last one, so number 2. 1. I have had 5 really close friendships over my life. I met one of my friends at a concert when I was 14. It was the stone roses. They were playing a tiny venue (just like a small bar) but as alcohol was served there was an age restriction. I... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Two truths and a lie |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 11:01 am
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| I think the lie is the BA whilst raising you, so maybe 3? |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Two truths and a lie |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 11:00 am
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| Everything is lyrics for me. I absolutely burn for Leonard cohen lyrics, the accompanying sounds are less relevant. I can listen to songs over and over and over for lyrics. I have only started to listen to "music" in the last year as I have been taken my daughter to classic concerts and op... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Two truths and a lie |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 10:51 am
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Two truths and a lie |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 10:43 am
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kraftiekortie wrote: Yep. I see that, too. She is complex like that.
But I also see the outer blasé-ness hiding the Maelstrom within.
Maybe a composite of both?
Either way, i think it is highly likely she will think we are both nuts once she returns to this thread.  |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Two truths and a lie |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 10:35 am
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| ^^ I really love that song. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Two truths and a lie |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 10:34 am
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| On a morning from a Bogart movie In a country where they turn back time You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre Contemplating a crime She comes out of the sun in a silk dress running Like a watercolor in the rain Don't bother asking for explanations She'll just tell you that she came In ... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Two truths and a lie |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 10:26 am
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| The "Girl from Ipanema" is someone who just has a PRESENCE. She just walks to the beach, and everybody notices---but she doesn't notice anybody; she's just in her own world. I suspect Isabella has a similar PRESENCE. I just don't feel the girl from ipanema is dark and mysterious enough fo... |
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