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Recent content by Jason

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    Favorite sports teams

    Football (soccer): Wellington Phoenix, Hajduk Split, Arsenal, Brighton and Hove Albion, Grimsby Town, Lechia Gdansk and Dynamo Kyiv (just a few) Basketball: Orlando Magic
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    career options?

    I'm currently a podiatry student so have to interact with patients in a medical setting all the time. You never know what to expect when someone comes into the consultation room however I've learned to adapt and think on the spot. I can see many Aspie's finding such a situation uncomfortable...
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    What is your job? Likes and dislikes?

    I'm a qualified Fitness Specialist however I'm not working as one due to being a university student and the fitness industry is a grey area. Most people in it are more interested in making money than helping people. I also work in a podiatry practice which I find to be a good learning tool.
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    Good QUOTES

    “Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” - John W. Gardner.
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    "Interested" in a co-worker...what to do??

    I'd go for it. You don't want to look back on your life wondering "what if?". You'll never know if you don't give it a go. You've got to risk it to get the biscuit. o_O
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    Do you think autistic adults can get jobs involving social skills?

    I'm in a health profession so absolutely, you can be in a job requiring social skills. At the same time, being in one develops those skills so don't be afraid. :)
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    How Do You Know If You Got the Job After an Interview? How Do I Know?

    One thing I've learnt it most employers never get back to you when they say they will. After a few weeks it doesn't hurt to call and ask how the process is going. It shows you're interested and enthusiastic. :)
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    New the website

    Welcome! :D
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    Processing Speed and Memory Problems

    I find it useful to put words, dates or anything of importance into a picture in my head. Its much easier to remember pictures instead of words. For example, if you have to remember someone's name, put their name to a feature about them so whenever you think of that feature, their name will be...
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    Processing Speed and Memory Problems

    I've had to learn many intricate skills over my study years which was quite difficult at first. Repetition is your friend. :) you don't need to be the best, just be proactive about trying to improve through memory games etc. :D
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    My employers won't let me do any work - advice needed.

    If I was in your position I'd probably leave. A bored Aspie is not a happy Aspie so if this how it's been for a awhile, it sounds like they are selective about who they let do what. It sounds like you have a fantastic skills set and could probably get a job somewhere else where the work is...
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    Irrational Social Anxiety

    I've come to the conclusion fear doesn't exist. I used to get extremely nervous when needing to do a speech in front 30+ people but then I decided fear isn't a physical object so therefore it doesn't exist :) I used to be afraid of talking to new people but once someone starts talking to me I...
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    Suggesting new videos to instructor

    Suggest them to your instructor with a message saying I've come across these and found them useful and thought other students might like them too, may be the way to go. Most instructors/teaching staff like it when students look for more resources so there is no harm in offering them to share :)
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    Do you hate to sweat?

    After many years of physical activity I've gotten used to it however, I don't enjoy it when I'm just sitting down. Exercise justifies it but its terrible if you're in a formal outfit and start sweating when around people because its so hot.
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    Is anyone else a teacher?

    I have been a tutor/clinical supervisor in the Health and Wellness Clinic at my previous college. It was my first experience of being in that role. I had never been one to tell people what to do (I had a few students who liked to mess around) so it taught me in that respect how to manage people...
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