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Recent content by talusjumper

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    My son repeats to himself his own phrases

    I have done this my entire life (not just in my head, but quietly out loud). For me, palilalia (repeating your own words) is a way of validating and processing what was just said. Have been doing it for close to 50 years now. My 26 year old son (also on the spectrum) also does it.
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    Do you have children or a child who has autism and may have got it from you?

    My dad showed symptoms (is gone now and never talked to a psychologist so we will never know for sure), I have it, my son has it, brother has it, his son has it, lots of ADD/ADHD in the family so yeah, I do believe it is hereditary! :arghh:
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    Do you have PDD-NOS?

    One thing to add- PDD-NOS can be very frustrating. If you look up books, articles and movies on Asperger's Syndrome- you will get tons of information. Look up PDD-NOS- you will get limited information- most is for children diagnosed with it; almost nothing for adults. It is almost as if...
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    What are your sensory issues?

    Loud noises, annoying noises (beeping microwaves, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, etc) and bright lights. Also crowded places (that goes without saying)...
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    Do you have PDD-NOS?

    My son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS 12 years ago. Since then (I am 45 now), I have followed gathered as much Asperger's Syndrome information as I could as it fit me perfectly. After all this time, I finally spent the money to be assessed and was just diagnosed with PDD-NOS. Like Nathan above, I...
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