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Recent content by Ginseng

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    Autism in the Workplace SURVEY (employees)

    I am no longer working. Does this pertain to past employment or just current employment?
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    A New Puppy in the house

    Have you thought about getting a duck? They make good pets or so I hear. o_O;):):eek:
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    Autistown - a thought experiment

    I love your pharmacy idea! I bet in the right hands this idea could become a reality.
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    I've just been rejected for n-th time by a girl and I'm "confused"

    I am sorry you were hurt. She doesn't sound very nice in my opinion. But yes, it is normal to be hurt. you are human. I would be concerned it if didn't have an affect on you. There is someone for you though. I don't mean that as a cliche. Look around you. Look especially at odd people. People...
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    Looking for advice: how can I not let my emotions be so visible to everyone?

    Welcome to the forum! You came to the right place. Maybe this article might help you? Do you fit this criteria? I know I do. 21 Signs That You're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
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    Try different (the fish song ) Cover

    I loved your video. It was nice seeing you. I wish we all had the courage to make a video because it helps us know each other better.
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    Question: Am I too sensitive?

    Yes, RUN!!! Glad you are awake enough to pick up on that. That is not good stuff.
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    WHAT is the stupidest thing u can think of

    I have done that!!!! o_O;):)
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    I think my girlfriend might have Aspergers

    I was under the impression she was part of your conversations with her mom. I agree, you do not want to do anything behind her back. But mom’s information is necessary for finding out if you are on the right track. Does she actually meet the diagnostic criteria for autism? And I disagree...
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    I think my girlfriend might have Aspergers

    Ask her mom to look at the diagnoses criteria from childhood. That is when it is the easiest to see. But the autism doesn't go away just because she learned to mask certain behaviors. You really need to look at early childhood for an accurate dx.
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    Need advice from Aspies about my son

    We can and often do have both. But OCD is stressful whereas autistic behaviors are calming. Google the difference between OCD and autism. I think something will pop up.
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    Need advice from Aspies about my son

    See if he will process with you what helps him about following his list. I would avoid the “Why” word because that sound accusing or fault finding. But, it would help to differentiate between autism and OCD behaviors. If it is OCD it will cause him distress if he doesn’t follow his list...
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    Best ways to deal with general and social anxiety.

    Reminds me of when I was in Michigan, a friend brought me home from a brief shopping trip to the grocery store and asked me if I wanted to go to this other place in a couple of hours. I looked at him shocked and said "No, that would mean I went out twice in one day." This shocked him as he is an...
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    Best ways to deal with general and social anxiety.

    This made me laugh. I would love to meet you. :);):)
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    New here, just looking for answers...

    I hope they receive the information well. When I made what were helpful observations weren’t received that way by my DIL. this can be very painful to hear and receive as a parent.
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