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Recent content by Hannah

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    Aspies and hugging

    My partner is touch sensitive, so if anything/anyone touches him unexpectedly, he startles really badly and it often sets off his hand flapping & whistles. He often says sorry because he jumps even if i accidently brush against him at home. I dont mind, i just wait for him to hug me, that seems...
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    Chores

    Thats really good, i think its good to keep occupiedAnd it gives you a routine to follow, even if it is a temporary one.
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    "Do Autistic Adults Have More Health Problems?"

    My partner suffers from anxiety, most of it is related to his hyper sensitivity to noise, lights, busy places & touch sensitivity. He was born prematurely at 26weeks old in 1975, it is almost unheard of that a child would survive at that age back then. He has a number of conditions which i think...
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    New here & would like to help my partner....

    Thanks Tarragon. It is like in the last year or two he is suddenly starting to realise he is different to other people, maybe he just needs time to adjust. He does need to network for his job at conferences where he speaks - i wouldnt expect him to tell those type of people. But he works closely...
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    New here & would like to help my partner....

    had a tutor support him through the last years of his studies paid for by his disabled students allowance. But no-one at his work knows about his aspergers. He keeps it a secret from everyone - friends & family. Only me & his in-laws know. That is really nice! I interpret jokes for my partner...
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    New here & would like to help my partner....

    Hi Everyone This is my first time on here. My name is Hannah, i'm 30 and live in England. My partner is 38 and has Aspergers Syndrome. He works full time and is (what i would guess) high functioning - he has a high IQ, has obtained a PhD and works for a university. I am concerned about him...
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    Books to 'teach' you social skills?

    Hi I am new to this forum. I am looking for help for my partner who has Aspergers. He has quite good social skills and maintains eye contact at least 75% of the time. He doesn't have many problems talking to family members or myself, although he frequently struggles to understand sarcastic...
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