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Recent content by Tom

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    Is Your Partner Autistic?

    I think there is potential for better understanding between neurodivergent partners. I'm on the spectrum and my wife of 40 years is very ADHD. We didn't know this at the time we met, just sensed we were different then most people and that became a strong connection point for us.
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    I never actually heard anyone explain it. But in vague context I thought it might be when...

    I never actually heard anyone explain it. But in vague context I thought it might be when someone possesses unusual insight of some sort.
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    [ATTACH]

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    Looking for tools or apps

    I guess I am pre-app, but did find the need for some tangible reminders which I handled by notes in my pocket. Even today I still write down important things to remember on notes kept where I make my tea and coffee during the day.
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    Potato poll.

    Am old enough to remember the originals that used actual potatoes. Was kind of messy.
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    Hello!

    Welcome. With many things the first part/stage is the hardest. I think that can be true when you first realize you are on the spectrum. But on the other hand many things can begin to make more sense and be clearer. It takes time. As an analogy it is as if you were issued a standard tool kit...
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    What song are you listening to right now?

    My favorite Greg Kihn song (1977). Breakup Song is very good too.
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    Hello and intro

    Actually not sure what menstruation is, but I have a feeling it does not involve men. BTW we are primarily a community of people on the spectrum, not mental health professionals, etc. But all are welcome and we do have NT members who just can relate in one way or another.
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    My Family is Messy

    It's pretty futile to change people's habits and tendencies especially when they are defensive about it. One approach is to make your own bubble of orderliness within the house of clutter. Another is to simply accept the extra work needed to have clean things when you need them. Its not...
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    Some more paintings I did when I was young

    I like the landscapes and think the Floral with Bird quite beautiful. Very striking effect. The natural parts of the first are quite good and in interesting color. The green space people are take or leave it but exactly the sort of work I did when young too. :D
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    Hiya, I'm Ponka!!

    Frogs are nice. I am mainly a Chihuahua person these days but due to wife and daughter and daughters friend have sort of inherited quite a few birds, and one miniature African Frog. I actually became quite attached to the frog and interacted with it every day and learned to care for it fairly...
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    What song are you listening to right now?

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    Need help selecting photos

    The 2nd Kudo, Rhino pair and Giraffe. But all are fantastic. Your are very talented photographer.
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    How to avoid an old "friend" (bully) from the 70's

    High School reunions are weird things. A gathering of people who may have not even liked each other X years later. Makes no sense and sometimes its just an opportunity for some to try and show off with 'Look how successful I am'. Your 'old friend' sounds like he may be that type and is just...
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    my bird commited suicide

    I like the cage outside idea. The birds chances are affected by your location. Over the years 3-5 species of parrots have established populations in the US. These are generally in warm spots like southern Texas, Florida and Southern California. But if I remember correctly there is an oddball...
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