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Recent content by Sem

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    Aspies and good hearing ?

    I have the same exact problem! I can hear all kinds of stuff far away, and then sitting with someone, have to ask them to repeat them selves. I can't put the sounds and words together correctly . . .
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    boyfriend meltdowns and leaves

    I know this is a late response, but wanted to chime in. what about developing a written contract or agreement - that includes how you will meet your own and each others' needs? it could include how he can have time apart and how he and you will reconnect after, him doing some reading or...
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    Has Anyone Else Suffered From Discrimination At Work?

    I'm at the point where I can barely tolerate a day at work. I love the actual work I do, but nearly hate everything else about it. I've started speaking up at work when I think people are being unprofessional, and I've had to meet with my supervisor, and basically it's because I haven't been...
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    What Is Your Favorite Number?

    19
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    Difficulty starting the day and doing stuff

    It has taken me experiencing countless grumpy, irritable, and depressed weekends to realize I do not do well without a schedule or routine. If I don't start doing something within about 1-3 hours, my day is practically ruined. Does anyone else experience this? A few things that help some...
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    ASD and personality

    I don't think it s personality all that much. People don't like dealing with our requests for support/accommodations. I know that when I don't have support at work or have to deal with supervisors who can't do their jobs my brain functioning goes down. If it continues to go on, then I start...
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    Aspies and hugging

    I don't really like hugs, except with my husband, mom, dad, and sister, and that's it. everyone else I'm never sure what I'm supposed to do - it's so awkward. I try to avoid hugs and also saying goodbye (I just try to sneak out or wander off when no one notices).
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    side effects from ipad use?

    I got an ipad a while ago and have noticed if I use it for more than 20 minutes I get a headache and am pretty nauseaus. (FYI - I don't experience this with any other devices and I am in a well lit room)In reading posts on the apple site, it seems like a rare phenomenon. I am wondering if it...
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