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  1. leehart

    Bon jovi!

    Any fans of Bon jovi here? i loved them when i was in my early 20s but lost touch a bit. Now that im learning to allow myself to do the things i enjoy and give me energy, im listening to them once more and really loving being back in touch with that part of my life. Anyone else a fan of them...
  2. leehart

    What was this? - Didn’t spot own step daughter!

    Hi, I am not sure if this is an autistic thing or if I am just clueless! Today there was a coffee morning, I was to go first and speak to a few folks then take my wife down later once step daughter had arrived. We were running late which had me agitated as I wouldn’t have long down there, I...
  3. leehart

    I’ve been diagnosed!

    I’ve been lurking here on and off for four years, asking questions and reading things, I recently decided to go ahead for assessment and last month I was diagnosed as autistic! Still processing it and slowly getting my head around things. How did folks here react to their diagnosis, what did you...
  4. leehart

    Autism and heart rate variability

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has a smart watch etc and happens to monitor their HRV? I recently got one and was surprised to find my HRV was dangerously low, and kinda remains that way. I did a bit of digging and it seems there is some very early evidence of autism and low HRV and was...
  5. leehart

    Moment you realised how important masking was?

    Hi all, I have been reflecting a lot recently on masking and when that became something key for me. As a young child I didnt mask, I lived in my own mind and didnt worry too much about others. I can remember the moment that changed, which might seem a daft one, especially as I have an ACE...
  6. leehart

    Placebo or self awareness - audio sensory issues

    Hi all, as I explore and deepen my understanding of autism, one thing I didn’t think I had was sensory issues...not ones that affected my life in any noticeable way. By that I mean I avoid certain textures of food cause they are vile (but still eat fine just not healthily), like cotton clothing...
  7. leehart

    Can you follow dance/drama stuff?

    Hi I’m curious to see if this is anyone else’s experience. A few weeks back I was at a service and part of it was a drama, it wasn’t spoken but a dramatic performance, I had not the slightest idea what it was trying to tell me, without words I can’t follow it. Does anyone else experience that...
  8. leehart

    Reduced alertness/focus when stressed

    Hi all, curious to know if this is others experience. Last night was a pressure night at work and today, especially AM, really struggled to think clearly in any way! Felt like a fog in my mind, couldn’t focus on simple things, even put fuel in the car with the engine still running. If so, how...
  9. leehart

    Theory of mind

    Hi all. I have read some articles that say those with Autism can have lower theory of mind and I've come across others who are offended by that. I just watched a really helpful video by Autistamatic about theory of mind. Essentially it seemed to come down to does one find the social cues of...
  10. leehart

    Talking about 'feelings'

    Hi I am curious to know if folks find it easy to talk about their feelings with others? This is something I am really bad at! I either don't know what my feelings are and they manifest in strange ways...ie irrationality angry about something that doesn't matter because something else is...
  11. leehart

    The common cold and hearing issues?

    Hi, I currently have the cold which has made my hearing a bit more sensitive. I'm finding that it is causing me real issues with noise, anything high pitched it really grating. Earlier today in a coffee shop they had some air extractor on in the roof and I couldn't stand the noise. I am...
  12. leehart

    Sensory processing disorder - always there for ASD?

    Hi all, I have been doing my reading and listening here and on Twitter. I realise that a lot mention sensory processing difficulties and the challenge of these. I am not really aware of having any sensory issues that inhibit my life. The only things I am aware of which I have assumed perfectly...
  13. leehart

    No childhood memories

    Hi all, I am aware an aspect of recognising autism is to look back at childhood and see if there were patterns. My issue is I don't know! It might sound strange but due to a traumatic childhood I have very few memories of anything in my childhood or teens. I know I struggled socially due to...
  14. leehart

    Reading body language - I thought I was good at this

    Hi all, massive thanks for the links to websites and tests that can increase understanding in things. Today I took some of the ones on body language, voice tone and reading the movies. I came out low for understanding in all of them! I am finding that a bit of a surprise as I have always...
  15. leehart

    Social weekend - challenging my assumptions

    Hi all. This past weekend I have been away at a big conference which generally requires small talk (which I hate and avoid) and catching up with better known people. With what I have been reflecting on here I was able to challenge myself a bit. For example: When arriving a bumped into someone I...
  16. leehart

    Obsessions

    I'm aware Asperger's can have a hyper focus on things. I'm curious as I about this as I tendto home in on things and become really immersed in them. I wonder if this can become an issue of tension for anyone? By that I mean there is something my mind is locked onto and it's tiring me out...
  17. leehart

    Controversial - Android or iOS?

    Hi all, I love technology was wondering what folks prefer? I have a Samsung phone which I love for many reasons and an iPad which is great too so I sit on the fence. Both are really good but have obvious weaknesses too.
  18. leehart

    Hi - new and looking for advice

    Hi all, I am 36 and have a young child with autism. I didnt know much about autism until my child came along but as I learnt more about it I began to see myself in those descriptions too. I am looking for advice and to see if my experiences echo with anyone here. I did an AQ test just out of...
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