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  1. 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.”...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Butterfly88

    Christmas surprise comes for Alvin boy with autism, grandmother

    Christmas surprise comes for Alvin boy with autism, grandmother So nice, I hope Alvin enjoys his new toys and that everything works out for the family.
  5. Major Tom

    Can't keep a single train of thought.

    Blue Heron by Major420 posted Dec 8, 2017 at 6:53 AMLately, I have been struggling keeping my train of thought. Hopefully I can form some sort of coherent thread here, if not I apologise. My mind is constantly wandering, like a leaf blowing in a strong autumn breeze, or perhaps a butterfly, at...
  6. Oda

    I suspect I have ASD - would love input

    Hi, I'm a 23y/o female, doing a clinical/research master in neuropsychiatry. About a year ago I had a discussion with my mother about how disappointed she was that as a teenager I would barely go out or meet up with other people my age, and since I became older this trend has only gotten...
  7. Butterfly88

    Dakota Fanning is a Star Trek fan on a mission in Please Stand By exclusive trailer

    In Please Stand By, Dakota Fanning (War of the Worlds, The Twilight Saga) plays a young woman with autism who runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. Will she live long and prosper? You can find out on...
  8. M

    Is the way we learn and use language different from the rest of society?

    Recall learning words as a child, and how I thought each word, the more complex it was, the more magical/special. Learning long words, more than shorter concise ones, caused me a world of pain from my peers and family. Yet I carried on, carting around my gigantic dictionary, as it was and still...
  9. Gritches

    PTSD and the Healing Power of Self-Forgiveness

    Very recently, I've learned of the healing power behind forgiving yourself for a troubled past, and as highlighted in JDartistic's post about dealing with humiliation, I'm not alone in that sentiment. I would, however, like to explain where I was, where I am now, and what changed in hopes that...
    • Gritches
    • Blog entry
    • 3 min read
    • asperger's autism forgiveness guilt memories ptsd regret self-forgiveness trauma
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: General
  10. P

    Do you think I have Asperger's Syndrome?

    Hi All, I'm currently in the process of being diagnosed, but for now are these traits associated with Asperger's? I fixate severely on things like music, sport and politics and go on and on about them often not knowing that the other person isn't happy with it. It feels like a compulsive urge...
  11. Utini

    Need advice on how to handle new job. Should I tell them that I am autistic?

    I would like to tell them but I don't think it would turn out well. Nobody would understand and then I would be treated differently. I do want to be treated differently but not in the way that they probably would. I come in on time, I do my job, I obey, and I'm afraid to sit down or take...
    • Utini
    • Thread
    • aspergers autism employment healthcare new job
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Help and Support
  12. Rising_Son

    My Introduction

    Hello. I've always been an outcast, but I have what seems to be a unique predicament. Before I go further, I will warn in advance that some things that I say may be uncomfortable to others. I will follow all community guidelines, but I hope that this community can be tolerant of the way that I...
  13. The Midge

    Thank Spectrum! I didn’t buy anything this Black Friday

    Black Friday is a relatively new import on my side of the pond. This is one of those days it is a real advantage being on the spectrum. I have no desire to join the riots of bargain crazed shoppers in town. I have looked on line and the logic and attention to detail that comes with the...
  14. Butterfly88

    Autism and Trauma

    I have PDD-NOS and PTSD. I’m in therapy working through trauma. Problem is my therapist says she doesn’t think I’m autistic. She also seems to not know the difference between Asperger’s Syndrome and PDD-NOS. When I started stimming in her office she looked worried and asked me if I was okay...
  15. InPrincipio

    Inspirational Women with Autism

    For females on the spectrum, this is good: Thoughts? Comments?
  16. M

    Louie CK and his apology

    Long ago, I realized that the reason I liked Louis CK's form of comedy and other similar comedians, was because he blurted our original and even thoughtful jokes. No matter how surprising or or shocking. He didn't seem so affected by the rules of society, or how he was supposed to act. It...
    • Mia
    • Thread
    • apology autism comedians honesty
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Off Topic
  17. The Midge

    Whats normal about eye contact n the animal kingdom?

    I was reading up on this as eye contact between dogs usually means rouble. I have to make sure mine avoids eye contact with certain dogs, Wikipedia said this on an article about eye contact: So it would appear that those on the spectrum have normal eye contact as far as most animals go and...
  18. Utini

    Troubles working in healthcare

    Looking for other people that are familiar with a busy job in healthcare or any loud and fast paced job really. Would like to know if you have any of the same problems/feelings. My biggest concern lately, as I get older is that I don't take care of myself at work. I'm a CNA on a med/surg/neuro...
  19. P

    Research project

    Hi, I am student from York St. John University, England. Studying MSc Clinical Linguistics. I am looking to complete a small scale research project on communication employed by non-verbal individuals with ASD. I’m looking for one individual, from one family, that would be willing to be videoed...
  20. Jenisautistic

    Chloe is proud to be autistic/ Special Books by Special Kids

    Remind you of anyone ...
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