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Recent content by jolilabrat

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    what is parenting like with ASD?

    Both of my kids are NT and grown. They are now 27 and 30 years old. They are also very sociable. Unfortunately, I have learned the mistakes I have made from talking with them now that they are adults. They open up to me more than they did when they were growing up. I have Asperger's so I am not...
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    Are you creative or do you lack imagination?

    No, I'm just realistic. I am acutely aware of my strengths and weaknesses.
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    Are you creative or do you lack imagination?

    To be even more specific, my imaginative part of the brain is an empty white board. Bringing up new ideas and creativity is pretty much impossible. BUT I'm a skilled Tweaker. No, not drugs....Tweaking as in I can build onto someone else's idea, recipe, decoration, etc...
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    Are you creative or do you lack imagination?

    I don't see researching as an interest. More like a temporary obsession. An itch to satisfy my curiosity. The same pretty much applies to reading and watching movies not being hobbies. I believe hobbies are ongoing, not short lived. Like collecting coins, cross stitching, painting, etc...
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    Are you creative or do you lack imagination?

    I'm curious. Is it common for female aspies to be creative? To enjoy cooking, sewing, arts & crafts? Decorating? Doing hair and nails? Painting, or anything creative? I don't seem to have any interest in any of it. I don't have a lot in common with stereotypical females. But I'm not a tomboy...
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