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  1. SomeRandomAspie

    Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator and Autism

    I recently took the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) found at Free personality test | 16Personalities and I got the result of INTJ. Being someone with Asperger's I was wondering if the percentage of INT personalities was higher on the spectrum as opposed to people not on the spectrum. If you...
  2. How The Psychedelic Furs Have Helped Me

    How The Psychedelic Furs Have Helped Me

    Since I'm now posting blogs on here and not on Tumblr anymore, this article will be a very personal and probably even an emotional one. And it includes a favorite band of mine, The Psychedelic Furs. When I used to write on Tumblr, I never talked about my personal life and the struggles I have...
    • sarah_r92
    • Blog entry
    • 7 min read
    • asd autism music psychedelic furs
    • Category: General
  3. onlything

    An unnatural smile

    Hi there Community, today I have a small question about your experiences with 'weird' or 'unnatural' way of smiling. As a child, I would rarely smile. On most photos you'd find me staring somewhere with widely open eyes in a kind of flat awe- or confusion-like expression. People would tell me...
  4. Asperger's and Puberty

    Diagnosis Update

    Not sure how many already know but I am in the beginning stages of my diagnosis for ASD. The problem now is that ASD is categorized into five groups and the doctor's (clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, etc.) aren't sure if mine is Asperger's because they completely missed the diagnosis...
    • JulianDG
    • Blog entry
    • 8 min read
    • adhd asd coordination diagnosis asperger klutz major depressive disorder ocd tics tourette syndrome
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Aspergers & Autism
  5. Datura

    Intense Imagery Movements

    An article about children who exhibit self-stimulatory behaviors in conjunction with intense visual imagery. Some, but not all, exhibited other ASD traits. Taken from Intense imagery movements: a common and distinct paediatric subgroup of motor stereotypies Intense imagery movements: a common...
  6. Asperger's and Puberty

    New Diagnosis

    Hey guys, I know it's been a while since my last post so I just wanted to update everyone. As seen in my introduction thread, I was and still am currently seeking diagnosis. In addition to my past diagnoses of ADHD and OCD, the Psychiatrist believes because of my tics that I definitely have...
  7. Fabian

    Forms of stimming?

    I am doing for a long time now (years) and since my recent diagnosis was wondering whether it could be forms of stimming. I am becoming more sensitive and pick up more and more things about me since my diagnosis. I have not noticed that I stim much although I want to discuss these 3 things with...
  8. Optimus

    Atypical (the tv show)

    Anyone watched the TV show Atypical? Good or bad representation of ASD?
    • Optimus
    • Thread
    • asd autism do you think it's accurate? is it bad? is it good? netflix television show what do you think about the show atypical?
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: General Autism Discussion
  9. Finding the sweet spots in life.

    Asperger's... really?

    I've never been one who believes in labels, Once heard that labels were for soup cans. Humanity will record it as the way it is, and the labels helped identifying a persons life. Some were good labels. To be educated, a teacher is one that comes to mind. Teachers are, to me, whoever is helping...
    • Mike Stouffer
    • Blog entry
    • 3 min read
    • asd asperger hope mental health trigger
    • Category: General
  10. quarantinedonearth

    Shutdowns/Meltdowns---What are they? Do all adults with ASD have them?

    I'm a 26 year-old female and I'm trying to determine whether I'm a high functioning autistic or not. I have 35 of the 44 symptoms described in Rudy Simone's book Aspergirls. Except... I don't have angry meltdowns or shutdowns. I get very depressed sometimes but that's it. Does the fact that I...
  11. shinkansen

    Quora - the Q & A website, ASD and ADHD blog

    After I was diagnosed with both ASD and ADHD, I wanted to find out more. Came across Quora, a social media website, where members ask and answer questions https://www.quora.com/. There are quite a few members with Aspergers and autism spectrum disorder. I'm using the Quora website to expand my...
  12. Katleya

    Name an ASD "super power" or talent you have no use for

    I'm sure most of us have one thing (or more) that most people wouldn't even believe is true. And sometimes that thing is pretty useless, but just out of curiosity, what are things you can do/feel that you really don't put to use on a regular basis, either because you haven't found what to do...
  13. JoyChaos

    Curious...

    I am curious about the folks on here who are self diagnosed but when they went in to get the formal one done they were diagnosed with something else. What exactly is that something else? I mean what were you diagnosed with if it wasnt ASD? I just randomly was thinking about it. Ive seen plenty...
  14. U

    ASD-themed jewelry/accessories

    What ASD-themed jewelry or accessories do you have? I used to have an autism awareness ribbon pin with the rainbow puzzle pieces on it. I wore it on my apron to work (didn't reduce the bullying; people probably didn't even notice it) and later put it on my purse. But a month ago I looked at my...
  15. C

    Fiction Book Suggestions

    I recently started reading some fiction and I do find it enjoyable. I feel though that there is too much emphasis on personal relationships and not enough investigation and mystery. Any suggestions on fiction that might appeal to people on the spectrum?
  16. Mike Stouffer

    The Lens

    I've been uncomfortable around others my entire life. Have used the camera as a barrier between others and myself. Earplugs that are blue putty like, and off camera I go. Because of something being uncomfortable doesn't mean one has to stop enjoying the life around us. It's when we deal with the...
    • Mike Stouffer
    • Thread
    • asd aspergers counselling labels meltdowns older photography social anxiety trigger
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  17. janie

    The ASD Riddle

    New member Quinny posted a lovely introduction. Once again, warm welcome, Quinny, hope you find cool sand and safe breezes here. Quinny shared a great observation from an insightful therapist yesterday when diagnosed. Thanks, Quinny! I thought could be presented here as a thread topic for...
  18. RiverSong

    Tony Attwood Answers Questions Regarding ASD

    I found a series of videos where Tony Attwood answers questions regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I think these videos were a part of an interview conducted by the organization Spazio Asperger. The videos are split up into seven parts and they're in English with Italian subtitles. The...
    • RiverSong
    • Blog entry
    • 2 min read
    • answers asd aspergers interview questions tony attwood
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Aspergers & Autism
  19. M

    New here!

    Hi, My name's Marshall and I'm 23 years old. For a couple years I've always thought I might have aspergers. My story is very similar to those I've read. Growing up I had very little friends, I would prefer to be alone and do things my way, and I always felt a bit different and out of place. And...
  20. selfhatetoselflove

    Unexpected change is the worst

    I was supposed to go to a riding lesson this morning, but the barn is 1-2 hours away by trains without a car. I have a big anxiety about this commute every time I visit there, but as I heard that it would rain later today, the anxiety got HUGE. I couldn't go to a riding lesson. I am very very...
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