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    Klutsy in relationships

    I have again had a situation where I have made a mess of a situation with my wife. I am not trying to do this but what ever I do (from the best of intentions) seems to be the wrong thing. I just cannot get it right and I have no clue as to how to respond to her. It seems that autism for me...
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    Autism and Neurodiversity in the Workplace 2021-04-01

    This free program developed by Dr. Karen Bopp at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) includes a series of five self-paced, interactive modules filled with useful activities and videos. The program is designed...
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    My work is providing support for Autism Awareness

    Hello! I just wanted to give a shout out to my employer Dr. Bryan Hendriks and Dream Dental Implant Center (www.DreamDentalImplants.com). He has agreed to give a portion of all earnings during the month of April to provide support for Autism Awareness month and Autism Speaks. He is even running...
  4. Daydreamer

    Let's talk about the concept of thinking inside or outside the box.

    As a child, I would often confuse the adults around me because they didn't understand the connections that I would make. It didn't occur to me at the time to stop and explain my thought process, because I incorrectly assumed that what was obvious to me was automatically obvious to others. My...
  5. Gummi27

    Smiling/Laughing at the 'Wrong Time'/Inappropriate Facial Expression

    Something I enjoy about talking to people who are straight forward is not having to read between the lines. Especially when I've had little sleep or know I have something stressful coming up, like an appointment, or a car ride. Being able to focus on what they're saying and to just take it in as...
  6. Sabrina

    Hugo, un amigo con Asperger's 2017-08-10

    In six minutes this cartoon video explains Asperger's in kids. It has been view more than a million times. En seis minutos este video animado explica el Síndrome de Asperger's en niños. Ha sido visto más de un millón de veces.
  7. Cinnamon115

    Autism Speaks’ "Coaches Powering Forward for Autism" Teams Up with NCAA Basketball Coaches and Fans

    (not written by me) Autism Speaks’ "Coaches Powering Forward for Autism" Teams Up with NCAA Basketball Coaches and Fans Campaign to raise awareness and funds for autism research, family services and advocacy NEW YORK, N.Y. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 18, 2015 Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism...
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