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  1. Elly Gay

    Participants required: Autism, Social Media & Quality of Life

    Autism, Social Media & Quality of Life Study Introduction: Hello, I'm Elly and I'm a Psychology student at University of East London. I also have a sibling with autism. About the research: I'm investigating the relationship between social media use and quality of life in adults with autism...
  2. rollerskate

    MBTI (Meyers Briggs Personality)

    I kind of have this hypothesis going that auties are most likely to come up as INT- or INF- on a Meyers-Briggs assessment... I thought it might be kind of fun to find out if there's any truth to that! So, if you don't already know your MBTI personality type, you can take a free quiz on it...
  3. Jason Aull

    Often just existing

    My name is Jason Aull. I live in a group home In Lebanon Tennessee. I have Aspergers, bipolar and have been diagnosed with schizoid-affective. Currently I Take an SSRI and an antipsychotic. I do not like taking Psychotropics but I am forced if not heavily coerced into taking them. My mom wrote a...
  4. J

    8yo Autistic Boy Talks About Having Autism & Meltdowns On Social Media

    This is my son and is from our YouTube account where we vlog, play video games and upload other random stuff. We also have a facebook page and a facebook autism support group for family members of children on the spectrum. As well as a Instagram. Links can be found on this video or on our...
  5. Jenisautistic

    Alone in the universe cover Plus some updates

    Today was my singing class recital we sing some classical songs a million dreams and a few other songs . We had two recitals one in a high school and one in a senior citizen home . i’m kind of nervous right now for a reason I’ll put in the members only discussion. But otherwise I’m doing...
  6. Jena

    Question regarding learning disability and aspergers

    My question is too long to put in the title so this is my question: Is it possible to be diagnosed with Asperger and ADHD when young in 4th grade. But have a undiagnosed learning disability that has gone unnoticed? I'm a 21 year old female, in college, and noticed since I started college how...
  7. allan619

    The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale - Problematic Questions

    The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale Has anybody taken this test, I have just taken it online and I have to say it wasn't easy to answer the questions, simple as they seem. In fact I found that the questions were poorly formed, were strangley broad and the selection of 4 multiple choice...
  8. S

    Sympathy or Empathy?

    I've had long conversations with people explaining they do not think I have autism during to the fact I feel forms of empathy but I never know how to act upon the feelings. Just wondering if you guys agree that people with autism lack empathy or sympathy. See I thought empathy was the one...
  9. Jenisautistic

    What unconditional love means to me

    Just wanted to share this with you what does unconditional love mean to you?
  10. ConqueringZero44

    Freezing and Advice..

    I've been freezing quite alot when there's too many people around me, i don't know why.. I don't know how. And i always have to fight myself to keep moving. My legs will sometimes freeze, my mind goes numb. Shopping is extremely difficult and i try and avoid the same people twice as i worry i'll...
  11. Jenisautistic

    does anyone use a disability identification card?

    i just recently received one.. i figured it would help in situations that are difficult im "sick" or unable to talk well or cant be understood also if im scared.
  12. S

    Im looking for an Autism themed image

    Hi guys, this page has been really helping with everything over the last year. I'm really grateful for all the amazing advice people have gave me. Just a question, does anyone have a link to the picture below that is the newtons prism experiment with an 'A' as the triangle as I want to get it...
  13. AngelWings17

    Good jobs for autistic people???

    If you've ready my previous posts that mention my job, you can probably tell that I hate it ant it's too stressful. I need to find another job. Preferably one that's Aspie friendly. And also, if the job allows visible tattoos and facial piercings then that's a bonus! I am striving to work with...
  14. L

    Hi I need help or guidance

    hi my name is lj or jesse i need serious help autism is doing my head in right now i have no control over my emotions i was never taught i truely need help ive been asking for years and got no where im still no where and im getting worse my partner is the one who cops it the most please help me...
  15. 19maddie94

    He said he needs space

    Thank you everyone.
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  16. L

    Take part in this study: Studying the impact of depression on quality of life for adults

    Calling all adults (18 years and over) with ASD! Would you like to take part in research? I am a Master’s student and as part of my dissertation project I am conducting a study on the impact of depression on quality of life for autistic adults. This will involve completing an online survey...
  17. S

    It's happening, finally after 3 long years

    On the 27th of February I finally got the letter. I am now officially on the waiting list and in the next 6-8 months I should have my diagnoses. I just have one question, I keep obsessing over it. Everyday I count down the days and it's making me so anxious that I cant leave my house alot. Does...
  18. Renzo

    How to Help Your Autistic Child Thrive

    How to Help Your Autistic Child Thrive (Source) Autistic children face a lot of misunderstanding. You can trust me on that because I've been in the same position as your promising boy or girl is now. Just like your kid, I have autism. Just like your kid, I had parents who really wanted to help...
    • Renzo
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    • Category: Aspergers & Autism
  19. Dirtdigger

    "Autistic" or "has Autism:

    How would you all like to be referred to? "Autistic/Aspie" or "has/with Autism/Aspergers"? I want to be called Autistic because when someone says I have/with Autism it feels like I have or with a disease like having or being with a cold, flu or some other disease. Or am I just being...
  20. Jenisautistic

    I love my family song Julia from Sesame Street

    I personally think this video is so adorable I love Julia she’s my favorite character on Sesame Street .
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