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    Any college graduate aspies here?

    You don't say how old you are (unless I missed it) but I'd advise you to only get a degree if you think it will help you in the pursuit of a career, or if the you have the time & money to pursue that piece of paper called a diploma. I went to art school, twice. First time right out of high...
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    People don't believe I'm Aspie

    Thanks all for your comments. I guess it made me feel better to vent about this whole thing since I have no one else who understands that acceptance or the lack thereof IS indeed a problem. I'll just have to figure out how to make the few people that matter to me understand ... books and...
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    People don't believe I'm Aspie

    I totally agree with all you've said here. The media has not helped anyone understand what autism can look like. I mean look at me: I was 51 years old when it occurred to me that I was on the spectrum, and I've been searching for answers about why I feel like such a freak ALL MY LIFE. So clearly...
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    People don't believe I'm Aspie

    Lots of reasons to move; the biggest one is that we're priced out of California and if we stay we'll end up living in a van down by the river. My husband is working 2 jobs and we never do anything together anymore and I (for some reason!?!?) can not find a job. If our financial situation can...
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    People don't believe I'm Aspie

    I'm a 52 female and self-diagnosed myself a year ago as being Asperger. I now suspect I have Alexithymia as well. Reading other people's stories I see so many life experiences that closely mirror my own, but I also took all the online tests and scored well within the spectrum range on all of...
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    An Aspie moment?

    Sherlock, how are you feeling about your friend wanting you to participate in her business? You didn't say. I think it's great! Personally I find it gratifying when I can use all the info stored in my brain for a good purpose, sometimes it feels like a validation of being the way I am. About...
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    Anniversaries are dumb

    I feel the same way about birthdays. I don't understand why people make such a big fuss about them and especially why anyone goes to the extent of throwing themselves a party (my cousin and her husband just threw themselves a 50th birthday party that required people to travel halfway across the...
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    Should Those on the Autism Spectrum Receive Special Treatment in Education or Employment?

    I'm not quite sure what you mean by "special treatment" but think that things should be made more friendly for people on the AS, especially in educational settings. I returned to college (a well known private art school in the US) when I was in my late 30's and though I struggled and it took me...
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    Memory. Can Aspies remember earlier in life?

    I've always suspected that the few memories I do have of my early childhood are from photographs in my family's albums, though I definitely have memories of smells, tastes, textures and art/craft projects but those are after age 6-7. Also have some memories of things that made me feel bad or...
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    Let's talk about dress codes

    I'm partial to certain styles and wear them regardless of trends. Nothing too loud or fancy or complicated. Nothing tight around my neck or really tight in general. No wool. No scratchy synthetics. No high heels. No skirts/dresses (unless I really have to, like a formal wedding). If I like an...
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    The spoken words "I need you"

    I assume you mean asking for emotional help, not asking for help with physical tasks. I think I've only asked for emotional help from my husband, but not very often. At this point (after 25 years together) he knows when I need him to be nice, thoughtful and supportive though ... for the most...
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    Why autistic people won't look others in the eye...

    These two comments totally ring true for me! I think I started watching people's mouths at a fairly early age and used to have many people tell me I'm a good listener. But it feels like the past 10 years or so (I'm 51) I've become very aware of myself having to look away or at the ground while...
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    Special Talent and Interests?

    Hello all. I'm an artist but have studied architecture and woodworking/furniture design, and I've also worked as a graphic designer. My art is often based on patterns in nature and/or my own photographs, but sometimes I enjoy art projects that require a lot of research as I love gathering...
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    Special Talent and Interests?

    Starting a garden and/or learning to garden can be overwhelming. I'd suggest starting small ... every year I expand mine a little and add different plants (I primarily do vegetables in raised beds & grow bags because we rent our house) as my knowledge expands. Doing it slowly is also a little...
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    awesome Dionne Warwick video:
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