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autism

  1. Z

    What quotes/ Words have stuck with you

    Any words quotes you have heard, read, thought etc which have stuck with you. Me me their is three. The first is 'People way I'm good with special needs teenagers. No I'm just good with teenagers'. This was sad by the taxi driver who use to take me to school because it made me so happy someone...
  2. M

    Do those symptoms sound like ASD?

    I'm not asking for a diagnosis, it recently dawned on me that my father might be autistic, He's 67 so I'm not going to do anything about it, I just want some closure after growing up in my toxic family that wasn't perfect otherwise anyways. So here are some examples: - walks into the room and...
  3. Z

    Art Therapy

    Today I started art therapy, has anyone done it? What are your experiences of it?
  4. Caelix3

    Wanting to do the same activity / thing.

    Anyone else have this problem? That you want to do the same activity or thing over and over again. The mere thought of doing something different stresses you out. To the point that you usually don't try something new? I've been having this problem forever. Especially with video games. Or t.v...
  5. Z

    Books which give a good and accurate portrayel of Autism

    What books do people think show a positive but realistic view of autism? I think Mockingbird and The Curious Incident in the Dog in the Night Time.
  6. Z

    The stigma of Anti Anxiety meds

    From the age of 7 I have taken fluxotine to help with my anxiety and at age 17 I still do as my anxiety is that bad. However I find that of people find about this they tut and say things like 'Is that safe' and 'doesn't it take away who you are'. I find even people like Doctors and support staff...
  7. Z

    Is apergers/ autism a glamerised condition.

    It is the only condition where people go I think I'm a touch autistic. You would never say something like I think I have a touch of cerebral pausy. People also go on about all the celebrities with it and how it is only mild. I sometimes feel like parents want their kids to have it as an excuse...
  8. S

    Autism Madness

    As with any job, I have my good and not so good days as a substitute teacher's aide. Sometimes the class is just having a challenging day. The teacher and staff are terrific but some of the students are having issues that day. Such as the day when I came home feeling like I had been at the Wild...
  9. StormchaserNYC

    First post

    This is my first post on aspie central. I was diagnosed as pdd-now as a toddler, which by age 11 the diagnosis became changed to asperger's. When I was in public school, I had very ableist and reactionary staff who frequently punish me for things other students did comma especially I got...
  10. Caelix3

    Autism diagnosis discussion at meeting

    So at a meeting at my school, they were discussing if it was right to put Autism down as one of my diagnosis. One thing that got me mad is two of them said I couldn't have Autism because I'm very smart. Which I felt like was an insult to other people with Autism. Like they were saying autistic...
  11. AustinTheAspie

    An Odd Fear Of Mine

    Okay, this is probably going to sound incredibly stupid to some people on here, but this is a very real fear of mine; I'm afraid that if I truly be the person I am, which is a fun-loving, nice, but weird as hell dude, that I'll get murdered by someone for being me. This fear has been crippling...
  12. B

    A question for parents with an autistic child/children, or people with severe autism.

    Hi everyone, I have a question for any parents of autistic children or any people with severe autism. My son who is 4 has severe autism has been going to see a pediatrician who is suggesting we put him on Risperadol (spelling?). I would like to know if any other parents have any experience with...
  13. J

    RESEARCH PROJECT SURVEY: How does Asperger's impact an individual's life?

    Good day to anyone out there. I am a student currently undergoing a research project surrounding Asperger's, and have chosen the following question to guide my learning: How does Asperger's impact an individual's life? For this I require a range of sources, one being a survey, and was hoping...
  14. Caelix3

    Flat affect?

    I don't know if it is a autism thing or more of a depression thing. But I constantly get told I have a flat affect. Today in a meeting at Adult prep program, one of the teachers said I tend to have a flat affect. Which makes me hard to read. That I need to show a face reflecting how I'm feeling...
  15. S

    It's The Autie Again

    Someone told me about their father who was diagnosed with dementia. He lives with his youngest sister and her family. He has his good and bad days. Some days, a little of both. He's gotten in the habit of when he forgets things, or sleeps to noon, or stays up past midnight, etc., he'll offer...
    • Sashi
    • Blog entry
    • 2 min read
    • aspergers syndrome autism
    • Category: General
  16. S

    Did the girls take me literally?

    It is a rare event when I am quick on my feet with a response when it comes to this complicated thing called communication. Usually, when on the spot, words either don’t come out of my mouth or the wrong words come out. Then, I want to find a dark hole and climb in it. That’s one reason why...
  17. W

    Sensory token theory.

    Hi everyone, i wanted to share this. Ive heard many theorys that people with autism could use to explain our mental energy levels, and ability to cope with sensory input and social situations. Including spoon theory, and battery theory but neither really sat well with me. I felt that these were...
  18. S

    Taking It Literally

    When I first suspected I was on the autism spectrum, I began my journey by doing research followed by online testing, consulting with special education teachers, and telling my doctor my suspicion. Among the various autism symptoms is taking what people say literally. I had to give that...
  19. S

    Obsession Question

    I am "big" on obsessions. Since I learned recently I have Asperger's Syndrome, it helps to explain why I am big on them. I've had some wild ones in my life, beginning in childhood. My first obsession that I can recall was with soap operas. This was back in the late 1960's and 70's...
  20. Caelix3

    Trouble with role playing :(

    I love role playing. But whenever I end up joining one, I get really socially anxious and barely interact with anyone. Like I won't even message someone to plot because I don't know what to plot about. I want to continue role playing but I always end up getting really socially anxious. Thus no...
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