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  1. S

    What is a 'Full Autism Diagnostic Report'?

    Hi all, As some of you may know I have recently been diagnosed with ASD and i have just recieved a short letter to confirm that i fit the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder in both the DSM-5 and the ICD-11 and in the letter it stated i would receive a full diagnostic report in the next few...
  2. S

    Am I attractive?

    This is not a post that is negatively themed, i have just gone my whole life not understanding the hidden body language in society like nearly everyone on this forum and i have always wondered if anyone found me attractive and if i am just missing the signs maybe.. i have had no luck on dating...
  3. NoRMAN

    Allow Me to Introduce Myself

    Hello everyone! For now, you can call me 'Norm'. I'm happy this Forum exists. I'm 36 and it was recently shared with me that I might be somewhere on the Autism Spectrum. I'm slowly (but surely) researching what it means to be on the spectrum in today's world, and I've been discussing it with...
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    • adult asd adult asperger's diagnosis aspergers aspie autism autism acceptance evolving
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    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
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    I had another meltdown today..

    Yesterday was rough, i had one of the worst meltdowns since i was a child and today while in class these kids were banging and screaming through a window outside the class and it just got too much for me, i put my noise cancelling headphones on but it was too late, i couldnt stop pacing...
  5. S

    I had a meltdown and I dont know how i feel.

    Hi, Today i was in my mothers car with her when a car was coming too fast towards the round about we were going round and it caused me to get really anxious and aggressive and my mum tried to say that if she was to hit us then it would be the other drivers fault but i kept getting the compulsive...
  6. Imeguras

    Hello? do people still wander around these forums? Im a bit lost and kinda need help

    Hi? Joined these forums cause im a bit lost in life, recently ive been diagnosed(still not completely official, i think but got medication for autistic irritability/schizo/bipolar) with aspergers (and my therapist also thinks i might have a mood disorder/mania/schizoaffective) Im not a native...
  7. AspieK

    Sensitivity to Electricity and Wireless Devices?

    Hi everyone, I am new to this forum... in fact this is the first time I have posted on any forum! I just found out I have Aspergers earlier this year (self diagnosed after 30+ years of confusion!), and all of a sudden my life makes sooo much more sense, and I am finally feeling like I am getting...
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    • aspergers cell phones ehs electricity electromagnetic florecent light hypersensitivity wifi wireless
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Do you think I'm autistic?

    Hi there! ^^ I think I'm obviously autistic. It's so expencive to get diagnosis in my country, and we don't have that much money. Therefore (and becouse we don't know about it for a long time) I've never been diagnosed. Autistic traits I have: Stimming - I stimming since my baby ages! Every...
  9. S

    Can someone with ASD be a behaviourist?

    Ive always been interested with psychology since i was a teenager since i didnt underatand the world around me. This lead me to read hundreds of papers and articles and books about body language, micro expressions and just the rules of how the body reacts to stimuli and i wondered, i now have a...
  10. S

    It is finally happening, after 3 years of pushing.

    Its finally happening, today i recieved a letter containing my date for my autism assessment which is on the 14th November, i was so happy when i found out but ever since i keep having compulsions over it. Im really happy but anxious at the same time. They gave me a picture story to show me how...
  11. S

    Im not sure how long i can keep going. Can someone please give me advice

    Im not really sure how to ask what i want to. I am a 22 year old male that lives in the UK and believes he has autism and has been on the waiting list for nearly 8 months. For nearly all my life ive suffered from depression and sucidal thoughts but over the past 8 months it has got to the point...
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    Medication for Social Anxiety?

    My 12 year old son is an aspie..Up until now I’ve been able to foster relationships for him with other kids. He was always well liked and had a nice group of friends. Now that he’s getting older I can’t be so involved in his social life. He’s starting to isolate himself and isn’t initiating any...
  13. L

    Aspie women in the workplace?

    I am an NT partner to an aspie female who also has extreme social phobia, and severe anxiety. She has not had a proper job before and is afraid of entering a long term and repetitive social situation at the workplace, due to childhood traumas (hardcore bullying in boarding school for over 7...
  14. Kitty1995

    Suspected Asperger's all my life

    I'm a 24 year old female. I'm diagnosed with ADHD since 2016 but I think there is more to it. What has made me suspect Asperger's? As a child, I had to attend occupational therapy because I would have meltdowns if seams of my clothing would touch my skin. I had to wear all my clothes inside...
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    Does it sound like I have Aspergers?

    Hi! I'm 24 years old, female. I've been to several psychologists and doctors looking for an answer and they either tell me they've never heard of my symptoms before, or they disagree on diagnoses. Sorry if this seems all over the place! Since I was a baby, I've always had little repetitive...
  16. Gryphacus

    What are the implications of an autism diagnosis as an adult?

    Hi all, This is my first post. I'm 24 years old and I strongly believe that I fall on the spectrum. It has been a surreal experience reading page after page of informational sites and blogs, like reading pages out of my own life. I've been living with recurring episodes of near incapacitation...
  17. AspieGeek1998

    Hey, new guy here

    How’s it going guys I’m a 20 Year Old Aspie from England and I’m pretty much a geek in every interest: Film Video Games WWE Marvel/DC Horror Disney The Simpsons Business Affiliate Marketing Search Engine Optimisation So feel free to talk if you’re into those things as I’d love to get to know...
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    aspiehearts dating and friendship site (free)

    After much blood, sweat and tears I am pleased to announce the launch of www.aspiehearts.com - the first free to use dating/friendship site for those on the spectrum! aspiehearts allows you to find your perfect match by criteria from age to appearaance, lifestyle to distance. It's quick and easy...
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    Polarized Lenses, changed my life

    Ive always had issues regarding light, having to wear sunglasses inside because the glare was just too much. Leaving my vision dark and not the best. Always wearing them in summer is annoying as well because most glasses are uncomfortable and dont really work. Then i got polarized lenses and...
  20. John Parris

    What being Aspergers means to me.

    I've been struck by the difficulty we seem to have answering the question 'what is Aspergers?' So I thought I'd start a discussion by answering the question 'What Aspergers means to me.' Please feel free to comment – maybe put in words what it means to you! 'Hello. My name is John, I'm 70 and...
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