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Recent Content by Pats

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    Terrible news. (Therapist stuff)

    I hope he can work something out for you to stay with him, if not, maybe he can suggest someone he feels would suit you.
    Post by: Pats, Jan 15, 2019 at 9:11 PM in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Femininity and Autism

    I was more of a tomboy growing up - but it's possible that someone who affects us greatly can influence our tastes and behavior. I hung around my...
    Post by: Pats, Jan 15, 2019 at 9:06 PM in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Cubby update

    Has anyone else ever heard that copperheads will emit an odor that smells like cucumbers? I've always heard that if you step into a shed and...
    Post by: Pats, Jan 15, 2019 at 8:48 PM in forum: Off Topic
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    Getting my insurance adjuster's license

    That sounds great. I wish you success.
    Post by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 10:13 PM in forum: Education and Employment
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    Can anyone relate?

    I've always been clumsy and uncoordinated. With age, I have more tremors. My suggestion - You know how cameras and binoculars come with a neck...
    Post by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 10:11 PM in forum: Help and Support
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    Do autism 'experts' really think that we have little or no empathy??

    And, as with my kids, they are fine the next morning and we're still NOT.
    Post by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 2:52 PM in forum: Help and Support
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    Cubby update

    When my brother moved to Arizona he had 2 big collies and took them to a class to teach them to be afraid of snakes (due to so many rattlesnakes)....
    Post by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 11:29 AM in forum: Off Topic
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    Cubby update

    To me - a snake is a snake is a snake (including the rubber ones. lol) And I could not send Cubby back home to live outside. He had a shed with...
    Post by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 11:21 AM in forum: Off Topic
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    Do autism 'experts' really think that we have little or no empathy??

    I think I worded that wrong. It's like people see us picking up on negative feelings and emotions and are fearful of danger but can't see us as...
    Post by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 11:04 AM in forum: Help and Support
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    Cubby update

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Cubby loves being here and Cubby loves me and I love Cubby. He's a cuddler and you know you're being cuddled. He has taken on...
    Thread by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM, 22 replies, in forum: Off Topic
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    Do autism 'experts' really think that we have little or no empathy??

    You know, when you think about it - it's as if we can feel the negative but not the positive.
    Post by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 10:47 AM in forum: Help and Support
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    Do autism 'experts' really think that we have little or no empathy??

    [MEDIA] This is a 3 part video created by one of our own members who is very skilled at explaining to the world who we are as opposed to how...
    Post by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 10:19 AM in forum: Help and Support
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    Social abilities learning process

    One of the best ways to make someone feel like you're interested in what they are doing or saying is by asking questions. I remember the exact...
    Post by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 10:16 AM in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    How to celebrate sweet 16?

    Also, by going to an event or something, it takes the pressure off her to entertain and socialize as much.
    Post by: Pats, Jan 14, 2019 at 10:13 AM in forum: Friends, Family & Social Skills