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autism

  1. Jenisautistic

    Disassociation and reality

    Hi everyone, have you ever tried to zone out of a dissociative state and felt confused or overwhelmed or even scared Have you ever not want to come out of that state and stay in your own ideas and imagination. Or even get locked in the past and daydreaming about it sometimes
  2. S

    New to forum, currently studying Level 2 in Autism Awareness looking to chat to people whilst i study

    Hello, I am studying Level 2 in Autism Awareness after completing Level 2 in Counselling Skills and Supporting Children's Mental Health and Well-being online at Open University, I live on my own in rented accommodation and don't have a network of people to talk to about what I am studying and...
  3. autism-and-autotune

    Can I vent about my crummy day at work?

    Apologies if this isn't allowed. What's...unique about the situation is that despite it being a bad bad day, I still had all my spoons and executive function...but as of right now I'm over it an incapable. So I work the retail, etc. etc. Particularly yesterday it was not good because there was...
  4. Kavigant

    I Never Metaphor I Didn't Like

    One of the things I hear most frequently regarding autism is that autists don’t understand metaphors. This really trips me up as I try to evaluate myself for autism, because I think that I understand metaphors just fine. I think that perhaps I don’t get it: isn’t it true that metaphors cannot...
  5. autism-and-autotune

    The Old and Wrong Theory

    My fiance and I watched this informative video last night about autism and vaccines (coincidentally) after getting our booster shots. I guess you could say that I got upgraded? While I'd known before of the scare that autism is caused by vaccines, I didn't know the extent of it. The video is...
  6. Jenisautistic

    It’s you I like cover

  7. autism-and-autotune

    New Obsession: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in C Minor

    Not just the first movement, which is more famous than the others. The whole thing. I don't know why I go through phases where I seek something harmonically 'out there' like Beethoven tends to do, but here we are. The other night while I was busy attempting to be mindless I recollected that...
  8. Jenisautistic

    Has anyone seen this?

  9. Jenisautistic

    Middle of the night thoughts

    Hey everyone, just wanted these videos of some random thoughts I had during the middle of the night
  10. M

    Hi I’m new

    Hello everyone, new to the forums. Thought I’d check it out to find some community and people like me. It can be scary out there in a neurotypical world lol. A bit about me, I love to read and color, and also love creative writing. I also love listening to music. I like some modern and classic...
  11. autism-and-autotune

    Music over the 'Autism' theme

    You know me; obsessed with counterpoint! I came up with this theme on day in church. 'Solfege' is how we refer to the names of notes, and its history is long and complex and not very well known to me. Granted, I sort of fudge the rules by using 'a' and 'ut' but the principle still stands...
  12. Jenisautistic

    History has its eyes on me (reference intended)

    Hello everyone Now that I am doing job training and learning how to work volunteer and be an intern I hope that I will be able to pave the way for people like me,for people with more significant or risky disabilities like medical stuff to have a chance and to better find a place in this world I...
  13. Jenisautistic

    I am so grateful and blessed

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to state that I am very happy in my new program within the ARC. We are learning job skills and doing volunteering and internships. I feel so happy and blessed to be a part of it
  14. autism-and-autotune

    My accommodations at work FINALLY got approved!

    I can now wear a pin which displays my selective mutism :) Also, my managers have been super understanding and accommodating for what tasks I know I can do, and understanding of my abilities and limitations. I was worried because I'd heard this particular location wasn't the kindest towards...
  15. V

    I am Venkat from India, a self-diagnosed Autistic

    Hello guys, My name is Venkat, and I am from India. I am in my 41st year now. I found that I was Autistic almost around 6 years ago. I very much want to get officially diagnosed, but my life situations are Not allowing me. My Life is a Paradox. I am the only son of my parents. I had Autistic...
  16. A

    A young girl with Autism seeking support

    Hey everyone, My name is Irsa in my twenties who's navigating life with autism. I've always believed in the power of community and connection, which is why I've decided to reach out here on Autism Forum. Living with autism has its unique challenges, and I'm sure many of you can relate. I'm...
  17. slw0363

    Hi I'm Shelby and I'm an addict.

    Howdy from the great state of Oklahoma yall. My name is Shelby and I'm an autistic addict. I started a blog with the hopes to make friends. It would mean the world if you would read it and interact with me over on my blog. I'm assuming you can find that through my profile, but if you can't I can...
  18. M

    Autism and allergies research questionnaire

    Hello! I am a neurobiophysics student from Lithuania. For my autism and allergies research I'd like to invite you to fill in this short questionnaire that will take only 5 minutes of your time. Every single response will help a lot to have a better understanding on how allergies affect the...
  19. JaredKFan

    I screwed up with a dear friend because I’m autistic

    Long story short, I made some mistakes with a friend of mine because I let my mask down around her. We had had occasional communication difficulties (she and I are both hard of hearing and I can have a hard time understanding her voice sometimes) and I have spatial awareness problems that can...
  20. S

    Could it be autism? Diagnosed with CPTSD and feeling very confused.

    Hi, everyone. I'm new to the forum and hoping to get some insight regarding CPTSD and autism. I have been officially diagnosed with CPTSD for quite a while. However, my partner (professionally diagnosed with autism) has pointed out many behaviors that could be traits of autism. We compiled a...
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