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Recent content by ehmeelu

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    Coping with Family Gatherings

    I knit. I feel like the rhythm keeps part of my brain busy and if I really don't want to talk I can just say sorry, I'm counting stitches right now...there's nothing like a lace sock to survive a big extended family thing!
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    Sensory issue with clothes?

    I've had a job this year where I feel the need to look a bit more polished. Getting dressed in the AM usually involves a huge pile of clothes...someday I'm going to be late because I can't find non-annoying clothes! But I have found a couple of shirts that have a dressy look with a silky...
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    Finally understanding...but so much more to learn.

    Thank you so much for the kind welcome, yotimbo! I love your attitude of embracing the differences that make us who we are. All the best to you as you pursue your goals!
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    Finally understanding...but so much more to learn.

    Thanks for the welcome and the interesting information, Guppyfry! I'm Canadian too BTW... I think Chinese culture, at least in the area I'm familiar with, is very Aspie-friendly. People aren't physically demonstrative, don't use sarcasm, and if you need to be doing something a certain way they...
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    Finally understanding...but so much more to learn.

    Hello! I’m 39 and have recently realized that Asperger’s explains a whole lot about my life! Actually, years ago someone sent me a link to some AQ test. I scored very high (44), but from what I read at the time, although autism could look very different in each person, the one factor that...
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