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13 Dec 2007, 11:22 pm

Hello -

I'm a guy (NVLD) in my mid-thirties and I live on the East Coast. I was diagnosed with leaning disabilities at a young age. At the time I'm not too sure there was an "NLD" label, but that's what I have, according to a recent neuropsych exam. I spent several years in OT and Special-Ed classes. I now hold a Master of Science degree from an excellent university. Three quarters of my work-day is spent interacting with the public (face to face) and although I enjoy it, it is quite stressful. I've found that working out is tremendously helpful in reducing stress. I'm in the best shape of my life by far and I exercise about 5-6 times a week. It probably goes without saying but everyday is a struggle for me socially. Most of the time I'm described as being aloof or clueless. I'm sure the description was worse when I was in college. The cluelessness always makes dating fun. I'm not giving up though.

I try to "pick up" non-verbal signals and also attempt to self-accommodate at work by keeping various check lists. As a result I am sometimes ridiculed (for both not picking things up and writing the check lists). Some things don't come easy to me so I do what I can to succeed. And for the people that would laugh at my disabilities, or my attempts to accommodate them... well, you know what they can do.

-tw

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13 Dec 2007, 11:30 pm

Nice to meet you, trustwell.

I living in the Old Dominion also on the East Coast.

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13 Dec 2007, 11:33 pm

Hi New!
:twisted:

welcome!

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13 Dec 2007, 11:38 pm

You sound pretty hot by the way,
Not that I'm interested,
or looking,
or even anywhere but hugely asexual.

I just thought you'd appreciate knowing.

That whole honest self assesment humble rebellious thing-way hot.

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14 Dec 2007, 12:42 am

my older son has just been diagnosed with "NLD" and crosses over into having Aspergers, I think its part and parcel of the same spectrum anyway.

I have Aspergers his mother and we are so alike unreal... still I guess at least he has me to understand.

Your find lots of support and understanding here, so welcome to our world Aspie that is.

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14 Dec 2007, 3:23 am

trustwell wrote:

I try to "pick up" non-verbal signals and also attempt to self-accommodate at work by keeping various check lists. As a result I am sometimes ridiculed (for both not picking things up and writing the check lists). Some things don't come easy to me so I do what I can to succeed. And for the people that would laugh at my disabilities, or my attempts to accommodate them... well, you know what they can do.

-tw

Welcome aboard! I do the checklist thing too - I keep them hidden in a book on my desk these days...

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14 Dec 2007, 3:24 am

Welcome, stranger, to WP.

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14 Dec 2007, 3:25 am

It is excellent that you are not giving up.

Welcome.

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14 Dec 2007, 4:00 am

Welcome,

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14 Dec 2007, 6:10 am

Welcome to WP!

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14 Dec 2007, 7:45 am

Welcome to WP :rendeer:

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