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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you cry easy? |
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Posted: 04 Jan 2010, 12:38 am
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Replies: 106
Views: 11,904
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| No, i don't. Although i have gotten more teary in the past few years...probably suince after the birth of my daughter. And over stupid stuff. Not anything anyone says. More like from something i see on tv and it doesn't have to be sad either or nothing happy that would make me tear. But really cryin... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you ticklish? |
| AMD |
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Posted: 04 Jan 2010, 12:32 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,368
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| Yes very. And i don't laugh when tickled, i get MAD! It is a very unpleasant feeling for me and i may swat back! I also do not like being touched, especially lightly. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I am *not* an Aspie |
| AMD |
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Posted: 04 Jan 2010, 12:29 am
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,612
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| I go back and forth thinking whether my son has it or not. He has been diagnosed, but at times i think, no way. There's no way. He may be a bit odd sometimes. He may think differently, but he doesn't have this. He has friends. They don't tease him, they look up to him. Then he does something that kn... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anybody here in the spectrum,raising a child in the spectrum |
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Posted: 10 Dec 2009, 2:20 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,593
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| I think i am. My 11 year old son is the one with the diagnosis. I too crave quiet! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Broad Autism Phenotype Test |
| AMD |
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Posted: 10 Dec 2009, 9:35 am
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Replies: 105
Views: 27,703
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| Autistic/BAP You scored 118 aloof, 82 rigid and 84 pragmatic You scored above the cutoff on all three scales. Clearly, you are either autistic or on the broader autistic phenotype. You probably are not very social, and when you do interact with others, you come off as strange or rude without meaning... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: having other Disabilities??? |
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Posted: 09 Dec 2009, 9:00 am
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Replies: 67
Views: 6,425
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| I think i am undiagnosed with a few things. My son is almost 11 and has a diagnosis of ASD. He also has ADD, lazy eye (corrected), a crossbite which may require an appliance and possibly braces, scalp issues (like cradle cap on babies), born with hip dysplasia (corrected), mild central sleep apnea, ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is Anyone's Secial interest "Aspergers" |
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Posted: 09 Dec 2009, 8:45 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,692
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Me! *raises hand*  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism: Kids put at risk |
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Posted: 07 Dec 2009, 1:27 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,750
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Inappropriate touching as a child |
| AMD |
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Posted: 04 Dec 2009, 4:13 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,341
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| Have you tried social stories? I am sure you can find one on the net about inappropriate touching. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone else have anxiety issues like this? |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2009, 10:55 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,237
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| I hate shopping for christmas gifts! I never know what to get and fear they won't like it. Causes anxiety even after i buy it. I get stressed over the littlest things. Not every little thing, but certain things. And what most people get stressed over, like their bills, cutoff notices, money problems... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How many on WP do you think really have some form of autism? |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2009, 9:49 am
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Replies: 78
Views: 9,491
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| Well, i can't say i actually have it. I know i have some sort of social issues, BUT that isn't the only reason i am here. My son has a dx of ASD. I am mostly here to better understand the thoughts and feelings of people on the spectrum so i can understand my son more. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Learning to drive |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 6:08 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,040
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| I took driver's ed and training as a freshman in h.s., but didn't actually get my license til i was 19 and only because i had a job and i needed to get to it. I still don't care to drive. I avoid any interstates. I am starting to get use to several lane main roads, but would rather take residential ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Could AS be the reason I don't have an accent? |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 12:57 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,348
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| I really couldn't say, but i do know that my bf, his sister, brother and his mom all do not have an accent. They lived in MI til my bf was in 6th grade. Then they moved to Virginia...the hills, where sometimes you can't even understand them, and they did not pick up any accent. Only one of his broth... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: at what age should a child recognize their written name? |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 11:03 am
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Replies: 9
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| My daughter is a bit behind. She just turned 5 last month and is in kindergarten. She has learned to write her name before even recognizing the letters in her name because it is what is expected in K. My son learned around age 4. She has a speech delay that may contribute to her going at a slower ra... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: is adhd related to autism? |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 10:03 am
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,683
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| Am I the only one who was told that a person cannot have both autism and add..and that if they are diagnosed with autism, the add traits are just concidered part of their autism? (this is what I was told by the professional who assessed me)...I have been confused ever since. The professional who as... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are aspies more (or less) ashamed of being nude in public? |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 9:58 am
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Replies: 142
Views: 19,649
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| Very self-conscious. Be lucky to go to the beach in a bathing suit. idk why. Always been like this. |
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