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Recent content by Amber123

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    Who am I?

    I think with this condition, we often need for people to tell us what to do, what to say, and how to feel. That's why when we come up against something new or challenging it is always overwhelming and confusing, regardless of how normal this event or situation or choice is to other people. It...
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    Has my autism affected my childhood friend developing anxiety?

    Bit of background. I've only recently discovered I have autism spectrum disorder (this year). I'm 26. My best friend in year 5 was new to the school and she came from South Africa. The other kids made fun of her because of her accent and there were some things she didn't understand or had a...
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    Learning how to deal with life..

    Learning how to deal with life..
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    Being "mothered" by people

    Agree. This happens to me all the time. It especially doesn't help that I have a narcissistic and unloving mother. I don't like to feel helpless, but with having Asperger's and being neglected as a child, there are alot of simple tasks and life lessons I still need to learn, even basic hygiene...
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    Teddybears and stuffed animals?

    I have a "metre" bear who's called big ted or just ted. He gets alot of love and he gets to sleep in my bed with my husband, who I've asked multiple times if he wants him elsewhere.. some nights ted ends up on the floor, but my husband assures me he doesn't mind as long as he's on my side of the...
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    New Member

    Certainly agree. What I am also saying is that I was taught, and many of the older generation (my parents), to see autism as a disability and not a spectrum/range of capabilities.
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    Recent Diagnosis of High-Functioning Autism

    Wow! Thank you for that elaborate background. It was very helpful in understanding your current situation. I have only just found out about my situation being very similar to yours. My parents however were not supportive and certainly will not accept this diagnosis. I think it is a good idea...
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    New Member

    Hi, my name is Amber. I'm 26 years old. I have recently realised I have Asperger's. I have always felt different, not often playing with others as a child and not needing or wanting to be involved with people socially. I always played with my teddybear, and to this day teddies are still a huge...
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