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    What are your opinions on alcohol? (Questions)

    I also forgot to mention that even though one of my parents used to have an alcohol addiction (he's currently doing better as of today, but not completely sober) I'm surprised (and grateful) that I didn't turn down that path of addiction, even though my social life at college (from my post...
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    What are your opinions on alcohol? (Questions)

    My experience with alcohol started in college... However, I didn't start partying/drinking right away since I was getting adjusted to my new college lifestyle (living with a roommate, coursework/studying, and working a couple days a week at my college's dining hall for some extra money) After...
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    What are your opinions on alcohol? (Questions)

    Even though this may be a controversial subject, I posted a thread about my college experiences on drinking and meeting/making new friends, and I remember people telling me that even though they didn't get involved with drinking during college or once they turned 21, they found other forms of...
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    50/50 Reactions: Creepy/Weird vs. A Nice Person

    Sorry for responding a few years later, I took a break and decided to come back... But to answer your question, ever since I turned 21, my cousin and some of our friends started going out to bars in a nearby city close to where I live (Pittsburgh). We always went out for birthdays, New Years...
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    Life After College Situation (Question)

    Even though I'll be graduating from college in a few weeks, I still have a question, along with some concerns about my specific situation that I'm currently dealing with at the moment: Despite me working and volunteering with the football team and the athletic department throughout my college...
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    Spectrum Functioning Levels and Labels

    I don't mean to be rude by asking this, but I'm just looking for some insight on this controversial topic: I noticed that some people, on the spectrum, take offense whenever they're diagnosed as high or low functioning, even though there are different types of spectrum disorders that differ...
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    Disclosing my high functioning diagnosis to my future bosses?

    I plan on working in the sports/fitness related field, specifically working for a sports team/athletic department type of job, professional or college level. I also wonder about the Americans with Disabilities Act that protects individuals from being discriminated within the workplace? On an...
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    Disclosing my high functioning diagnosis to my future bosses?

    I've been told that this would give me an advantage, depending on the company, especially when it comes to getting a job and dealing with some issues that I may face within the workplace someday. Ever since disclosing, I've always been told, by my bosses, that they understand and that they'd...
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    Do you think that society should care more about Autism, specifically high functioning?

    My best guess would be how people react to our actions and behaviors. I mask myself pretty well IMO, however, my close friends sometimes tell me how I act "different" from others. Even though I take their feedback with a grain of salt, the biggest thing for me is how the real world views us...
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    Do you think that society should care more about Autism, specifically high functioning?

    Now, I understand that people DO care about individuals on the spectrum. However, in my experience, high functioning autism flies under the radar at times due to the similarities of neurotypical individuals, despite some differences. Do you believe my statement or does it all depend how you...
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    50/50 Reactions: Creepy/Weird vs. A Nice Person

    Some people think that acting slightly reserved at parties is abnormal. I'm not the type of person to talk to everyone or dance all the time, I like to enjoy the overall scene, even if that means staying in one place from time to time. Little Reason: People will either ignore you or label you...
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    50/50 Reactions: Creepy/Weird vs. A Nice Person

    I've dealt with people who either thought of me as nice or creepy, I'll explain: Before college (K-12), I struggled with staring at girls (when I was younger), not being able to connect with my classmates, along with missed social cues. This lead to me being judged from my behaviors, even...
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    My College Experience (Main Focus: The Social Scene)

    As told by me: an upcoming senior with high functioning autism (HFA) When I first moved on campus, I was ready for a "fresh start", when compared to high school. Everything was going well for me, (social life & academics), even though I had a slight adjustment period during my first 1-2 years...
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    Sports & Fitness

    Back in elementary school (4th grade), I was struggling to make friends, so my mom introduced sports into my life. However, since I was fixated on numbers at the time, she made me watch football. As of today, I love football & hockey. My dream job is to work for any sports team, college or...
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    I always wondered if I had a chance...

    Now, I never been in a relationship before, yet I've come close one or twice, but she wasn't interested in me and another time, I wasn't interested in her. However, I sometimes wonder if I stand a chance against NT people, even though I see relationships of all kinds. I also struggle with...
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