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Recent content by BluJay

  1. BluJay

    Anyone on the spectrum NOT have sensitivity issues?

    Haha I hate those socks too, I wear high ones like a dork. That’s what I would love to decipher, when is something part of the autistic experience vs plain old human experience? I think my poor friends are going to get polled.
  2. BluJay

    Anyone on the spectrum NOT have sensitivity issues?

    This is fascinating, thanks for sharing. Would have never guessed the touch part as that’s something I don’t like (exception being a good firm hug from family in times of distress) So I guess that proves the point that no one can be judged on one criteria no matter how common it is.
  3. BluJay

    Anyone on the spectrum NOT have sensitivity issues?

    That’s very interesting. So I guess I shouldn’t make that a make or break in my own personal acceptance of it. I’m now realising I’ve gradually suppressed a lot over the years too. Trying to work out what is the mask and what is actually me :/
  4. BluJay

    Anyone on the spectrum NOT have sensitivity issues?

    I must admit I get tired and grumpy fairly easily in a busy shopping centre. Possibly subliminally sensitive without having the conscious awareness that I’m being overstimulated? Yes, wool ugh! I’ve always wondered why they make scratchy jumpers and who would buy them? But maybe that’s my...
  5. BluJay

    Anyone on the spectrum NOT have sensitivity issues?

    It will be interesting to see now that I’ll be looking at my life and experiences with a new point of view if I have some of these realisations too.
  6. BluJay

    Anyone on the spectrum NOT have sensitivity issues?

    Thanks heaps everyone! Very interesting. :) Ok, I feel more confident now in making the effort to chase a diagnosis. I got a bit hung up on thinking that I just couldn’t be genuinely autistic without sensitivities. But since the diagnosis referral has come about from a situation resembling...
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    Anyone on the spectrum NOT have sensitivity issues?

    Hi! I’m new here. My GP has referred me for an ASD diagnosis (of course I’ll be waiting a while) I’ve got something on my mind and would love to hear from the community. I’ve learnt a lot about Autism over the years (purely out of interest) and am still trying to refine my understanding...
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