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Recent content by Arkanu of Galatiel

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    Shutdowns/Meltdowns---What are they? Do all adults with ASD have them?

    I get emotional, and usually end up making noises because I'm trying to parse information, usually instructions. If I'm frustrated, I'll usually snarl or growl, but when I'm anxious or simply confused, I usually go "Uhhhh" or "Ummm". I also make strange movements, walk different, and usually...
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    Anyone on the spectrum suffer through this too?

    Greatly improved since my childhood, but I still get frustrated with messy foods like Ice cream, or condiments. Ketchup bottles are "evil" that way:D I'd say it boils down to motor functions being different from "normal". No matter, I have found eating to be awkward and messy on many occasions.
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    Autism traits could be 'edited' out genetic trial suggests

    Where do I sign? I just want to fix my motor functions.
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    What are your controversial opinions regarding the autism spectrum?

    I always tell myself if I do something stupid, dangerous, or get an idea, that the responsibility and consequences are mine to bear. I guess my controversial opinion regarding autism is that even we have responsibilities to attend to. It's definitely not all fun & games.
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    Has anyone else decided they don't want children?

    Not exactly. While I do hope someday to have children, I'm worried I might not take care of them properly, as all of my current responsibilities seem to pale in comparison, and I already view those as imposing or challenging. If my responsibilities are challenging now, I'm not ready for kids...
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    Being too honest

    I've never been considered brutally honest, just the regular kind. However, I can be blunt, and I prefer to be straightforward and to the point, which apparently is going to be a problem. I have been brutally honest at times, yes.
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    I had a some success with everyday conversations knowing this...

    Ditto. I'd rather fix the problem than get all emotional. Frankly, I think emotions are pretty useless, depending on the situation, i.e crying and feeling sad didn't fix my PC, but replacing the power-supply did. When people are feeling bad, I do try to console them, and even offer a hug.
  8. Arkanu of Galatiel

    HOW DO YOU RELAX?

    Anything, from playing video games to 3D modeling, to reading books, holding my guinea pig or sitting on the couch with my dogs, or drawing, or taking a walk. I find it kinda hard to relax, however, because I've been twitching alot and feeling under the weather and fatigued.
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    I had a some success with everyday conversations knowing this...

    A lot of the times, I seem to (unintentionally) assume an emotionless state, but when faced with a situation that evokes emotion, it builds up (this can take anywhere from mere seconds to hours) and eventually boils over, and all semblance of logic and reasoning is removed. It starts to return...
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    Lack of empathy

    Sometimes, I feel that way. I have moments where the NT's come off as stupid and mean (I may just have bad luck, seeing and running into those kind of people), but I do have compassion for them. When I'm frustrated, I simply feel sorry that they're stupid and mean, because my emotions are...
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    Can you be happy with living alone for a long time?

    Only if you want to. I'd rather not, myself, but for the future, I have no idea on how to find someone that I become friends with, and maybe develop a relationship with them, and even get married. One problem I have is that I'm preoccupied with seeking employment, hobbies, pets, and chores...
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    Dysphagia/Pseudodysphagia and ASD

    I can chew with no problem, but it may take two or more attempts before I completely swallow [food]. I think that may also be because I have a bad habit of not chewing my food thoroughly. Liquids are easy, and the only times I choke are when a trickle of water or a crumb of bread or other dry...
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    Driving

    I get distracted too easily, and my hands and feet have been particularly clumsy for a while now (They were always somewhat awkward, but they're more-so now), but I am thinking about a license.
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    What is AutiGender?

    Autism is indeed genetic. The genetic aspect is thought to be a result of deletion of material in chromosome #17: Chromosome 17 This one should have a karyogram: Chromosomes & mtDNA I will mention this: I'm kinda fuzzy or questionable with genetics, and I struggled with it in biology class...
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    What is AutiGender?

    It sounds like nonsense, as Autism and similar phenomena are indiscriminate, and the only connection they have to gender is a higher incidence in males, and that in itself is disputed.
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