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Recent content by patrick183

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    ASD and following instructions

    Absolutely true for me. I very much am wired not to want to follow instructions. I find I can understand things much more deeply if I figure them out in my own way. I also challenge most anything everything that is not justified by consistent logic. It's allowed me to become extremely...
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    Signs of autism?

    I have two young kids (one now almost 5 and likely HFA). It sounds to me like you are worrying over your child's behaviors in a way that is sending your mind in circles (something I am prone to as well). I would recommend that you take a very objective approach. A few ideas are: Look at the...
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    Dating advice please

    I think his first paragraph is trying to be nice by saying he's busy, but in the end he realized he need to say something more directly: "You’re a lovely girl and I really wish you the best but I’m not going to be able to make a second date". This vaguely still reference his schedule issues...
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    Highly Sensitive Person Quiz.

    14. Is heightened sensitivity correlated with autism? I know it's related in many cases. The answer is not obvious to me but I've only been learning about the spectrum for the last year or so. But for example my son (suspected HFA) is very undersensitive to many sensory stimuli, but...
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    How to get the housecleaning done?

    I live with my wife and two young kids. I am by far the most organized and I do most of the tidying up. My wife and older son are pretty bad, they just don't seem to understand the idea of putting things away! It bothers me, and I do get frustrated regularly, but I've learned to live with it and...
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    Where you convinced the diagnostic was going to be negative, but ended positive?

    I was diagnosed today (high functioning autism), and was similarly minded as you beforehand. Deep down I was pretty sure I had aspergers but not severe, but I was convinced the results would say that I didn't have aspergers. I worried I'd have to defend myself and argue. The diagnosis ended...
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    The reluctance to socialize

    I feel absolutely like this. I'm 36. Your characterization of "outer layer of the friendship circle" is perfect -- that's how I feel about the few "friends" I've ever had. I also relate to the drained feeling after attempts. I hope I can make progress in this direction. It's a lot harder...
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    Diagnosis

    I know my reply is very late but I stumbled upon your post while searching for past threads involving diagnoses. You sound a lot like me, I was recently diagnosed with adult ADHD and am also not sure about autism and and questions surrounding getting a diagnosis. I have some anxiety but it is...
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    MY DIAGNOSIS (TOMORROW)

    Hi, I just had my testing yesterday and will get my results in two weeks. So I completely understand the uneasiness you are feeling of waiting for the result. I keep hanging up on something the psychologist said when I first met her: "Well I'm really glad you came. Even if this doesn't turn out...
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    Sanity Check - HFA Adult Diagnosis in USA

    Hi, I've seen a psychologist for a couple weeks, who has screened me [36 yr] for autism, ADHD, and social anxiety. The screening was performed using the DSM-5 and didn't take more than 90 minutes for all three. Based on the screening she believes I have HFA, ADHD inattentive type, and mild to...
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    Are series and movies representation of autism realistic?

    I am watching this show now... and in the process of being diagnosed as self-testing and screening by a psychologist has indicated I do very likely have HFA. I keep getting hung up on the idea that my personality is too functional or without enough quirks to truly internalize and accept the idea...
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    Hello from Boston

    Thanks for sharing. Your video resonates with me in so many ways.
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    Hello from Boston

    Thank you for sharing your experience. It's helpful to hear from someone this resonates with. I definitely relate to what you say about noises and how you binge on one thing at a time. It takes a lot of energy to be with my family for longer periods of time as there is so much talking involved...
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    Hello from Boston

    Hi, My name is Patrick and live in Boston, MA, USA. Though I've entertained the thought for many years, I've recently become intensely focused on the idea that I may have Aspergers. I am joining this forum to learn more and read about others' experiences -- perhaps it will shed some light on...
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