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Recent content by neilwalker1970

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    Social Skills Training and More

    I'm 51 now, and diagnosed with Aspergers aged 45, so I never had any help when I was a kid. I would like to know if there is such a thing as social skills training for adults. I tried various therapies in my 20s and 30s none of which did much because I did n't have a diagnosis. Things like CBT...
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    What one particular social cue or courtesy you most struggle with?

    I dread the random encounters you have at work with people in corridors. It's the pressure of thinking of something to say.
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    Why ask a complete stranger how they're doing? Just me?

    I've got to say that check-out staff, call centre people etc asking me "how I am" is irritating. I don't like being forced into a social interaction, especially, for example, when I'm just trying to sort out my car insurance. I also don't like being called by my first name. If you are trying to...
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    Introducing Myself for the Second Time

    "Semi-pro photographer" sounds interesting. I'd be interested to hear more about that. Neil
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    Introducing Myself for the Second Time

    It’s been a while since I posted on here so I thought I would introduce myself again. I’m 50 years old, and was diagnosed with Aspergers 5 years ago, after years seeking treatment for anxiety and depression. I live with my Mum but I do have a job with the local council doing general data...
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    DVLA Medical Exam - What Do They Test?

    Trouble I only found out about the change in advice after I received the DVLA letter back. I phoned them on Friday and asked about getting my name taken off the list. The call centre person put my on hold and presumably spoke to their supervisor and said they could n't do that. It all sounds...
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    DVLA Medical Exam - What Do They Test?

    Hi, I know the issue of notifying the DVLA has been brought before, but does anyone know exactly what questions the doctor will ask and what tests they do? I assume there is a protocol and it's not just up to individual doctors. I mean do they ask about what you do in certain situations, do...
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    Meeting with Social Worker

    Hi, I have a meeting with a social worker from the local Adult Services Asperger Team on Monday. I'm wondering if anyone else has seen a social worker recently and can tell me what to expect. I've had some treatment from the NHS, which did n't really make any difference. I need some help with...
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    Help with Hospital Appts (not for Aspergers)

    To update the situation, I contacted PALS and they gave the details of the Learnig Disability Liasion Service, who I phoned. Unfortunately, they said they don't deal with people with autism. They are supposed to be thinking about this and phoning me back. Seems odd that no-one seems to be help...
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    Help with Hospital Appts (not for Aspergers)

    Hello, I'm a 46 year old man in the UK and was diagnosed with Aspergers 2 years ago. Unrelated to that I have an issue with long term pain and stiffness in my feet, which I am trying to get some help for. Ordinary physiotherapy and orthotics provided by the hospital have n't helped at all. I...
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    Games you have on your "I want! I want!" list

    Reason I ask is that I tried the demo of a game called Mafia (which sounds very similar to GTA). When I tried the driving the part of the game, it was just one long traffic violation! The cops were called, even though I had n't got near robbing banks, getting protection money etc. Point is...
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    Games you have on your "I want! I want!" list

    Not tried any of the GTA games, although thought about buying one. Are they best played with a gamepad? I've only got mouse and keyboard at the moment.
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    Video Training for Social Skills

    I don't think I'm too bad on actual facial recognition. I think my problem is actually making conversation and being interested in other people and being interesting myself.
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    Video Training for Social Skills

    Hi, I am currently receiving therapy from the NHS in the UK. My therapist has suggested I try and observe people having conversations to learn some social skills. I have trouble knowing what to look for when I people are having conversations at work, not to mention I get stressed or I'm just...
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    Adult with Recent Diagnosis

    Hi, I'm 44 years old and only recently got a diagnosis of Aspergers. This after many years going to different therapies for my anxiety and really getting nowhere. I'm looking for ideas help with anxiety particularly with meeting people, making conversation and doing new things.
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