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Do most people become more autistic?

That's a revelation to me, and quite astonishing! That should surely be a Federal thing. Driving standards and therefore licensing requirements only make sense if they are enforced on a national level. I'm sure @Judge can clarify it, but that must make motor insurance a nightmare! Here, motor insurance is a legal requirement to drive, but licenses are valid not only here, but across the EU (until Brexit ;) )
 
Autistamatic said:
How does that affect the long standing US tradition of the road trip?
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Hi Autistamatic. In the US, we are permitted to drive around the country with a current, valid driver's license, issued in/by the state where we reside. It is only necessary to acquire a new driver's licence, when one's state of residence changes. : )
 
Autistamatic said:
That's a revelation to me, and quite astonishing! That should surely be a Federal thing. Driving standards and therefore licensing requirements only make sense if they are enforced on a national level. I'm sure @Judge can clarify it, but that must make motor insurance a nightmare! Here, motor insurance is a legal requirement to drive, but licenses are valid not only here, but across the EU (until Brexit ;) )
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"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."

- The Tenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. The last amendment outlining our sacred Bill of Rights. Ratified in 1787. Then consider that the first state (CT) to enact laws regulating motor vehicles came about just a tad later in 1901. Yet four years before that the first auto insurance policy was issued. Go figure.

The authority of the federal government is in bits and pieces when it comes to motor vehicles. Of major note however, was a national speed limit. One that was lowered to 55mph in 1974 because of the oil crisis, and eventually raised up to 65mph 1987. And in 1995 the federal maximum speed limit was repealed altogether.

Insurance a nightmare? On a regular basis I doubt you'll find much of anyone gives that a thought when crossing state borders. Though in certain circumstances it can potentially get complicated, as can having to deal with different DMV bureaucracies in the event of an accident or violation. Technically a few states don't even require auto insurance. And of course some recognize no-fault insurance while others do not.

Bear in mind we also have a somewhat colorful and complicated history that define states' rights:


"Thus Always To Tyrants" ;)
 
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Pats said:
both. every time you move to another state AND every 4-8 years.
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Blew me away last year when Nevada issued me an eight-year drivers license. I guess they didn't care for my loitering inside the DMV every four years. Works for me! :p

But then if I move even down the street, with a new address I must get a new license. No test, but all the paperwork that goes with it. :rolleyes:
 
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Thank you @Loren @Judge & @Pats for saving me from having to wade through the internet and answering my questions. My time is at such a huge premium right now and that means a lot. I'm glad I have friends like you guys :)
 
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Thank you @Loren @Judge & @Pats for saving me from having to wade through the internet and answering my questions. My time is at such a huge premium right now and that means a lot. I'm glad I have friends like you guys :)
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LOL...yeah if you had pursued such questions on your own, you might have been a might busy for a spell. :eek:

The logic of uniformity and standardization is simply lost here in a sea of states' rights concerns. o_O
 
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Autistamatic said:
That's a revelation to me, and quite astonishing! That should surely be a Federal thing. Driving standards and therefore licensing requirements only make sense if they are enforced on a national level. I'm sure @Judge can clarify it, but that must make motor insurance a nightmare! Here, motor insurance is a legal requirement to drive, but licenses are valid not only here, but across the EU (until Brexit ;) )
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Insurance rates are affected by where you live, also. And, probably the reason behind having to get a new license in a new state may be because the few different laws in each state. And North Carolina is the worst state for taking you license- some states a little more lenient than others. In NC they can revoke your license if you get an out of state speeding ticket.
 
I had a similar experience, as I got older, I wondered what was happening and thought I was going crazy, since I could relate to people less and less! As a kid, being as I was, I was different, but it became more noticeable with age. When I was diagnosed, I felt very odd for a while, then I got so worried that the diagnosis was wrong, and that I was just flawed, and I had no right to say I am autistic...I then accepted it, but spent ages wondering how to behave.
I think that knowing you are autistic itself, can be stressful, so behaviors can appear more obvious.. and it may take a toll for some of us. I don't believe anybody could become more autistic, but I know what you are saying, and have felt very similar. I think that stress brings out some supposed unusual behaviors, and most of us get more stressed with age! Autistic or not - so I am told! I do completely understand how it could seem that way, as I was wondering at times, if I was becoming 'more autistic', but realised, I am taking too much notice of my physical actions and behaviors.
I think it's good that autism is recognized so much more now, or many of us could still be struggling. I hope I make sense, I usually read back and wonder what on earth I am talking about! I apologise if I make no sense!
 
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I feel like I’m definitely having a harder time. I used to be much tougher. I just get so tired now and I prefer to be home. I used to be very adventurous. No more.

I just self diagnosed recently and I can hardly get out of bed some days.
 
Joon87 said:
I had a similar experience, as I got older, I wondered what was happening and thought I was going crazy, since I could relate to people less and less! As a kid, being as I was, I was different, but it became more noticeable with age. When I was diagnosed, I felt very odd for a while, then I got so worried that the diagnosis was wrong, and that I was just flawed, and I had no right to say I am autistic...I then accepted it, but spent ages wondering how to behave.
I think that knowing you are autistic itself, can be stressful, so behaviors can appear more obvious.. and it may take a toll for some of us. I don't believe anybody could become more autistic, but I know what you are saying, and have felt very similar. I think that stress brings out some supposed unusual behaviors, and most of us get more stressed with age! Autistic or not - so I am told! I do completely understand how it could seem that way, as I was wondering at times, if I was becoming 'more autistic', but realised, I am taking too much notice of my physical actions and behaviors.
I think it's good that autism is recognized so much more now, or many of us could still be struggling. I hope I make sense, I usually read back and wonder what on earth I am talking about! I apologise if I make no sense!
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You make perfect sense to me, as well. Welcome to the forum, by the way!
 
Yes, you make perfect sense. Even about the babbling on part. :) I can relate. Thank you for your input. It was comforting.
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I hope I make sense, I usually read back and wonder what on earth I am talking about! I apologise if I make no sens
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"More autistic"? o_O

I'm not so sure that you can be any more or less autistic as you age. You just....ARE. But for stress levels, I can relate with this. As you have more responsibilities when you get older, it does put a strain upon everyone to complete every single essential thing (like finishing school/college work, paying taxes, or whatnot) they need for their life. And with Aspies like me that also have anxiety disorder, it's even more hard to calm down. So I just try to relax with breathing exercises or listen to slow and chill music, etc. But everyone's different. Hopefully you find a remedy for your stress. :)
 
For me there was a pendulum effect. I had severe sensory problems as a young child that appeared to lessen with time but came back with a vengeance about 15 years later and have got exponentially worse over time.
 
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