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    How to post?

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    Literal thinking and the news

    A penny for your thoughts, is that all? An albatross around one’s neck, requires a big rope It costs an arm and a leg, body parts as currency A stitch intime saves nine, Any port in the storm, who would sail in a storm Lend me your ears, ewe All the worlds a stage, no wonder I don’t go...
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    What behaviors/abilities/symptoms make a person “high functioning” or not, in your view?

    Is this conversation getting heated?! Oh dear...was hoping for a safe environment.
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    What behaviors/abilities/symptoms make a person “high functioning” or not, in your view?

    By the time I was diagnosed the terms "high functioning and low functioning were replaced with levels of support, 1,2 or 3. HIgh functioning used to mean if you could speak at age three or not. A more colloquial definition turned into activities of daily living: cook, clean self and...
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    Maybe another reasons girls are less likely to receive a diagnosis??

    Than you for writing. The profile you describe for a girl fits me well. Another response stated when they hit the teens they went in, didnt talk much...this was how I presented, I retained the quiet side throughout life. Still, when I think of Jennifer O'Toole (Autism in Heels) its easy to see...
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    Query me this, don't ask me about that!

    Thank you Schism, you make sense and I feel a little better (even if that wasnt your aim). I like checking in with this community, its very validating and a way for me to honor my diagnosis. I wouldnt want to have to lose it. Ive thought over my posts too, and dont think Ive said anything too...
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    Query me this, don't ask me about that!

    Gosh, I didn’t know that could happen. Ick, I’ve been cyber stalked before, makes me a little paranoid
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    Query me this, don't ask me about that!

    I typically enjoy my anonymity. I’ve been told on more than one occasion that I am a private person. It takes me a long time to let others in, in the meantime however, it’s really nice to know through my shares I’m not alone
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    Query me this, don't ask me about that!

    aspychata, does that mean despite my pen name my employer can still find me on this site?
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    Being married to a not understanding partner, Help!

    Just a quick note....It’s super important to be careful about advising someone to leave an abusive relationship. Leaving may trigger the abuser to desperation and more extreme control and abuse. In domestic violence situations the abused is coached through the steps of a safety plan. Our hearts...
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    Comment by 'Magpie' in 'Special Qualification Courses for ASD before Marriage is highly needed?'

    Its clearly a problem, Ive read a fair number of complaints. Not all people signed up to be a caregiver. An ND may have many endearing qualities and can be tough to leave. This website looked interesting for NT/ND couples. I hope its useful... Different Together Community For Partners of People...
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    PTSD and Autism, a curse that never ends with both.

    I acknowledge the pain, accept that it happened and stop fighting the injustice of it, reassure myself Im not back there and Im safe today. I remind myself its too bad they missed out on a good person. Then I try to remember those who do think I am valuable. When a flashback is really strong I...
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    NeuroTribes

    Im enjoying the book, good writing style, concise yet paints a full picture. Im appreciating the history of autism.
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    Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate: A User Guide to an Asperger Life

    I really like Cynthia Kims perspective, she's too the point. Her more recent blogs wax poetic. This book was one of my steps to diagnosis.
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    Hi. Diagnosed aged almost 60, new here.

    Hello MadAllieTrumpeter, Hello Allie and welcome to the Forum, Im new to the Forum as well and also late diagnosed at 58, this year! Ah, the circuitous route to my diagnosis...I didnt have children so I saw myself in my students. I worked in a college specializing in helping autistic and adhd...
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