*friendly wave from the_tortoise*

[the_tortoise]

Hi,

I'm new here.

I'm professionally diagnosed with Autistic Disorder, no intellectual disability. (So.....I have the "high functioning" variety of "classic" autism -- I didn't know which I should pick at sign-up, as I don't think either is more accurate than the other.)

I also have fairly severe combined-type ADHD, and significant sensory issues that have been labelled as "global sensory processing disorder" by an occupational therapist and "hyperacusis" by an audiologist.

I live in my own apartment with my cat. I receive support from others for some things but on the whole I'm quite independent. (Not as independent as I'd like to be, but things are what they are right now.)

 

[ksheehan88]

Welcome tortoise

 

[tree]

 

[StephF]

Hi Tortoise and hi to your cat too

 

[the_tortoise]

Thanks for the nice welcome, everyone

 

[Mia]

Hiya the_tortoise You're welcome here, glad to meet you. ☜(ˆ▿ˆc)

 

[the_tortoise]

nice to meet you, too

 

[Myway]

Hello and welcome.

 

[the_tortoise]

Hi and thanks!