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autism

  1. M

    Barber helps young autistic boy afraid of having his hair cut.

    https://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/good-news/barber-goes-to-extraordinary-lengths-to-help-212731638.html Barber goes the extra mile to help autistic boy with fear of haircuts On November 3, British barber James Williams gave a very special haircut, which then made him an Internet sensation...
  2. carbon12

    Dude, why is that girl .....

    The name is Karol, (+one martini please, shaken, not stirred) and I am 14 years old. I speak 4 languages and I wish to learn more. I want to study science or mathematics, or perhaps also programming. My favorite books are about quantum mechanics and science in general (that means that I...
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  3. M

    Asperger's and difficulty with authority figures

    Much of my life from early on has involved difficulties with any sort of authority figure. Teachers, older siblings, bosses, have given me no end of grief over the years. My Father had the same sorts of difficulties and perceptions in his life. I understood ethical and moral behavior as a...
  4. SocOfAutism

    Autism Disclosure in the Workplace (study)

    I've been a member here for a little while, so I'm not dipping in with a study and then dipping out. I'm a sociologist studying autistic people in the workplace. I have a current study called Autism Disclosure in the Workplace. If you would like to participate, please check out my site at...
  5. Lena_C

    Autism And Epilepsy: The Complex Relationship Between Cognition, Behavior And Seizure

    For your reference. http://ispub.com/IJN/4/1/7948
  6. M

    Neurodiversity, acceptance and community

    John Elder Robison My Life With Asperger's Knowledge Is Power, in Community and Alone Why neurodiversity, autism acceptance, and community are important. Posted Sep 15, 2015 I figured this out firsthand while spending time with Dr. Warrenetta Mann, one of my colleagues at The College of William...
  7. R

    5 Pieces of Advice for Other Adults Recently Diagnosed on the Spectrum

    What do you all think of these suggestions? http://themighty.com/2015/09/5-pieces-of-advice-for-other-adults-recently-diagnosed-on-the-spectrum/
  8. R

    When Your Child Has Autism, You Can Swallow the 'Red Pill' or the 'Blue Pill'

    Do any other parents of children with autism here relate to this analogy? I've never thought about it this way before. http://themighty.com/2015/09/when-your-child-has-autism-you-can-swallow-the-red-pill-or-the-blue-pill/
  9. R

    New Film Highlights Important Issues With Teens and Autism

    "A Brilliant Young Mind" hits theaters tomorrow. Is anyone planning to see it? http://themighty.com/2015/09/new-film-puts-the-spotlight-on-important-issues-with-teens-and-autism/
  10. R

    Why It's OK My Son Is Obsessed With Microwaves

    I think a lot of parents to children on the autism spectrum will relate to this one. :-) http://themighty.com/2015/09/why-its-ok-my-son-with-autism-is-obsessed-with-microwaves/
  11. M

    How to know if my aspie fwb wants more?

    Hi all, I'm an NT for the most part (never been tested and have a history of aspergers/autism plus some mild tendencies I've noticed in myself, so could be either way). I have a friend (with high-functioning aspergers or autism, not 100% sure) whom I play in a music group with, who I've had a...
  12. M

    Child with autism has cards printed so that people won't judge him.

    Child With Autism Makes Cards Explaining His Condition To Stop Strangers Judging Him Daniel hopes his cards will raise awarness of the conditions. [Photo: SWNS] An eight-year-old boy, with both autism and ADHD, has come up with a novel solution for stopping strangers from staring at him – and...
  13. Skylark

    Aspie Tests (RAADS, AQ etc)

    Another test which tells me I am very likely Aspie. This is a relief! At least my 'self-diagnosis' is consistent.
  14. 23andaspie

    Introversion and Autism

    I wanted to share a paper I've known about for some time called Introversion and Autism: A Conceptual Exploration of the Placement of Introversion on the Autism Spectrum. How do others feel about this view? I know that some Aspies actually consider themselves extroverts or people have referred...
  15. J

    Not sure if I should date.

    I've been very anxious lately. There's a guy I've liked for like 2 years and we're good friends and hang out sometimes. Sometimes I go a bit far in my Aspie fantasies and think waaaay into our future even though we're not even dating. Problem is, I like him, and yet I feel like I don't want to...
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