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  1. Utini

    Close friendships make me overly anxious.

    I'll be short. Have a new job and I'm becoming good friends with one of my co workers. Problem is, it's making me super uncomfortable and I worry about the point where she is going to start inviting me to things. She loves that she can be very weird around me so she feels that it is special...
  2. Gritches

    Free Cookies

    Once upon a time a few days ago, I decided I'd bring some cookies to work and give them away. I thought it would be a nice thing to do, but moreover I thought it would be a cheap way to buy some stock with people and to meet people I haven't met before. After all, free cookies: what could...
  3. Jenisautistic

    Talking about trauma

    Hello everyone this is Jen. I just want to say that I wanna understand how to get the trauma out of me. I have caught up in abuse and before that I don’t exactly remember too well but I want to understand how to fix the trauma and a little to say right now thanks bye :coldsweat::fearful...
  4. Catalyst

    Bypassing the Job Interview?

    So, I tried doing a search for an actual discussion about getting work, but I couldn't find one. Admittedly, I only went through four pages, so forgive me if this has been posted before. I have a lot of trouble with job interviews. I've been through a Job Corp thing where they help you build a...
  5. Chris Russell (The Talentless Liar) Blog

    The best of times... (First published 01 Jan 2018)

    It's that time of year again, and I had hoped to have something heartwarming, insightful and completely out of character for a logic loving, systematic, no-nonsense Aspie, to share with you all. My Christmas tree is still up, so I've thrown in some Dickens, and have sprinkled it with a...
  6. Jenisautistic

    Hey everyone let’s spread cheer

    Have one it’s me JenI want to spread love and caring So please read the description of the video and watch it thank you
  7. Evil Genius

    Autism & Doctors

    So I had a doctor that basically tried to blame a meltdown I was having due to frustration on being manic. He's stopped listening to me now, saying "that's the mania talking". Anyone have a similar occurrence? What did you do to counteract?
  8. Jenisautistic

    Hey everyone

    Just want to share a video with you I thought you might like it’s about bullying and caring and loving and disability thank you I made it myself
  9. H

    I've been called a beta male

    Greetings, I have been recently diagnosed and went on a podcast to try and rap with my feelings. I felt like I was ripped to shreds by my online friends and had people telling me to just "get over it" I feel like people don't understand. I was wondering if anyone has some advice as to how to...
  10. Rachel Jackson

    Hello - I'm new here - and I would really appreciate your help

    I have a child of 7 with high functioning autism and have been working hard alongside my day job to try to support and nourish him. He loves stories and one rainy afternoon, not long after watching the Chris Packham documentary that aired in the UK, I decided to write one. According to the...
  11. F

    Fear of people, and unemployment

    I deleted my original description because I got cold feet due to the subject matter, but basically I attribute a lot of ill will to other people and I think its had an effect on my professional life, have any of you had this experience?
  12. Major Tom

    What kind of advantages does your ASD provide for you?

    I know that ASD provides many disadvantages to people, but that isn't what this is about. I would like to know of any specific advantages you feel your ASD gives to you. (No need to share sensitive abilities or talents if you don't want to.) For me, I have an EXCELLENT sense of hearing, which...
  13. F

    Body Image Issues?

    Anyone on here ever have issues with body dysmorphia and/or eating disorders? Ive struggled with issues like this for the last ten years, Ive always felt really self conscious about my appearance and my athleticism, although I havent always been active. For me its a sort of compensation for...
  14. soumayax

    Psychology dissertation: Autism-related traits and personality.

    Introduction – Hello everybody, my name is Soumaya. I’m currently a third-year Psychology BSc student, collecting data as part of my dissertation (final project). About the research – My dissertation is titled "How does personality vary with autism-related traits within the general population"...
  15. Butterfly88

    Therapy dog for young girl on autism spectrum missing

    Therapy dog for young girl on autism spectrum missing NORWICH — Norwich Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a therapy dog. The dog goes by the name of Mookie and was the dog for a young girl on the austism spectrum. Mookie was last seen in the area of 90 North Street...
  16. F

    Stuffed Animals

    I was curious to know if any of you keep any stuffed animals. A while ago when I used to see my psychiatrist I mentioned the fact that I had a collection of them and he said it wasn't unusual for people on the spectrum. I tell people about them sometimes, some of them dont seem to mind but...
  17. rainman8128

    Atypical

    Hey guys. Recently I watched the show Atypical, about Sam, who has Aspergers as well, trying to get a girlfriend. There is one scene where the popular kids are hanging out and Sam notices that the popular girl kissed 2 different boys on consecutive days. He then says a lot of things I would have...
  18. Butterfly88

    Holiday wish comes true: Thousands of Christmas cards sent to boy with autism

    Holiday wish comes true: Thousands of Christmas cards sent to boy with autism by Gabe Cohen, KOMO Thursday, December 28th 2017 VIEW PHOTO GALLERY 5 photos DES MOINES, Wash. -- Apollo Williams and his mother Barbara Miller call the mess piled up in their living room a “Christmas miracle.”...
  19. F

    Newbie who has lost his way..

    I'm new on this site, as a matter of fact Im kinda new to forums in general, yes I'm a very out of touch millennial. Ive always been kind of skeptical of online communities for a variety of reasons, although Im more or less a social phobic in general. Ive come here because I lack a sufficient...
  20. W

    Bipolar Type I and possibly autism spectrum.

    Dear all, I have Bipolar disorder Type I. Diagnosed and on various meds for years. The pdoc suspects that I have autism spectrum issues as well, and this is why I write here. I do research in mathematics, so I am high functioning in that context, but I have always struggled with social...
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