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Recent content by Kelsey4vril

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    It's been a while but... New Autistamatic Video is up

    Oh, my mistake! I do remember thinking that genes for physical appearance must be very strong in your family. :rolleyes: Still, a good effect that accomplished its task.
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    It's been a while but... New Autistamatic Video is up

    That totally makes sense to me. Cure is a particularly complex topic to cover in a lot of ways, and it’s a great idea to collaborate with people because it requires a lot of perspectives. I’ve recently read the book “Brilliant Imperfection: Grappling with Cure” by Eli Clare and it’s a really...
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    It's been a while but... New Autistamatic Video is up

    An EXCELLENT video, Quinn! I’m so delighted that you’re on youtube making these well written, well edited presentations! I agreed with everything you said and you said it so well. I’ve also shared this video on my facebook page. It’s been such a pleasant surprise to meet you and watch your...
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    Hello introducing Julie

    Hi, Julie, welcome to the forum! Planning the whole rest of your life is a big ask, but I think I get what you’re saying... You’re trying to set yourself up for success and happiness as you take on these new roles, right? :) You sound like a very cool person, I look forward to getting to know you!
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    I don't like to look at people and I sit alone

    It definitely is, sometimes! Challenging myself to move through my fears and discomforts have led to great things in my life. Driving would definitely give me greater freedom and flexibility in my life, but for me and my abilities, I decided the risks outweighed the rewards. You may very well...
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    I don't like to look at people and I sit alone

    Yes! And see if you can also share about a song or band you already liked that you feel has similar energy to Black Eyed Peas. This exchange of interest furthers the conversation. They might not know what to say besides “Oh, good”, otherwise. (Which is fine, but sharing a specific interest of...
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    I don't like to look at people and I sit alone

    I really relate to this. I chose not to finish getting my driver’s license because the combination of my slow processing speed and panic responses made me feel like a danger to myself and other drivers, and I knew that even if I didn’t cause an accident the daily stress would take too much out...
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    Is it okay to do "nothing" (read below)

    I would argue that when you truly make time to do nothing, you’re actually doing something: restoring your own energy efficiently! There are times when doing nothing is the definition of working smarter instead of harder. Still, I know sometimes “doing nothing” is easier said than done...
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    I don't like to look at people and I sit alone

    Hmm, okay! I have a couple of suggestions, and of course feel free to use what you like and disregard what you don’t like, haha! Headphones are a great option for lunch break IF you want to send a polite nonverbal signal to your coworkers that you don’t want to be spoken to. People will almost...
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    Hello!

    Thank you, Autistamatic! I’ll do that, and I really love what I’ve watched so far of your channel! I’ll be subscribing with my official channel for sure. :) Thank you for creating so much great content! I look forward to getting to know you better through your videos and this forum. Thank you...
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    Flirting vs. joking around/being nice

    I’m so sorry that happened to you. :( I also agree with you that everything that’s been described to us is already coloured by @mw2530 ’s perception, so any advice we can give is only based on that and not our own observations. Good point. It’s good not to let assumptions drive your expectations.
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    Flirting vs. joking around/being nice

    Hmm, I see why you’re wondering. Of course it’s very plausible that she’s just being friendly, for a lot of outgoing people this is just how they communicate with people they like, as you said. At the same time, I know that for me my friendliness is not always super different from flirting - the...
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    I don't like to look at people and I sit alone

    Hi Justin, I understand the fear you’re describing. As a child and teenager my greatest fear was that I would never be able to connect with people, and no one outside of my family would ever love me... that I was destined to be alone, like you fear that you are. Even now that I’ve gained more...
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    Hello!

    Thank you all for such a warm welcome! :) @Kyou Nukui Thanks for the encouragement, I’ll let you know when my channel is up and running.
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    Hello!

    Hi there, I’m Kelsey. :) I was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD as well as generalized anxiety when I was 12... I’m forever grateful to my mother, who fought hard to get me diagnosed because she knew I needed extra support that I wasn’t getting without one. I’m 30 years old, now. I’ve struggled with...
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