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  1. M

    Do people who are intellectually gifted develop obsessions the same way that people with autism do?

    Considering that I have been tested to be intellectually gifted but I haven’t been tested for autism, I need to know.
  2. Butterfly88

    Missing children with autism

    Missing children with autism 4 days ago © Noah K. Murray/Star Ledger/Corbis A special message from MSN: This month we're working with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and other organizations to help reunite missing kids with their families. Together, through raised...
  3. Diagnosed2015

    How to Propose to an Aspie -- at least, this one

    I have a PLATONIC friend in the building that I've known for almost 2 years. We have things in common, like music and computers and really strange senses of humor, he's a great cook, so we've been eating together for the whole time, etc. He's an old hippie and but there's an ounce or two of...
  4. Progster

    Is it possible to be addicted to video games?

    This morning the mother of one of my students phoned me and told me that she was angry and worried about her son, because he was spending all his free time playing video games, and staying up all night to play on school days, not studying for school and getting poor grades. I suggested that they...
    • Progster
    • Thread
    • addiction? autism video games
    • Replies: 62
    • Forum: Off Topic
  5. Mary Anne

    Has anyone experimented with nutrition to help alleviate autistic challenges?

    This doctor and his ideas came up on another thread. The doctor is a extremely well known nutritionist, and best selling author. He is well connected to some of the best wellness doctors in the nutritional industry. At first I thought he was a scammer and con artist until I started reading...
  6. M

    Autism and hospitalization

    In the last three months, someone I care for greatly has been hospitalized with recurring illnesses unrelated to autism. In this last instance there was an operation. Each time I go to hospital there's a loss of privacy for this person along with sensory and physical depredations that continue...
  7. M

    How do you make a distinction between obsessions/compulsions caused by OCD and by aspergers/autism?

    Just wondering because I think I may have either both or just one.
  8. M

    I’m 17, and I think I may have autism/aspergers.

    Even since I was a child, I have exhibited some behaviors that I have never understood or been able to explain. But recently, I’ve been researching about autistic spectrum disorders and realized that a lot of the symptoms associated with it are ones that I feel/have. I even took an online autism...
  9. Utini

    Constant thoughts of suicide due to being bullied at work

    And by family members who are always trying to get me out of my shell and don't understand how I feel at all. I'm stuck with the job I have, can't find one with equal pay and skills. I do great at my job, when I'm there all I do is work, everything gets done. Co workers see this as a threat...
  10. Highway Cowboy

    What do i do now?

    Hi guys, recently diagnosed Aspergers, age 46. I'm a HGV Driver. High functioning autism /Aspergers. What am I supposed to do after diagnosis? I'm not looking for any benefits or anything like that.. Just wondered what I'm supposed to do now. Paid a fortune for private diagnosis cos NHS told...
  11. Jenisautistic

    How the movie Lilo and stitch compares to my life

    How the movie Lilo and stitch compares to my life Well I just watch the movie Lilo and stitch today since A while back. I believe the like lilo r we are a little but broken family. I do have my mom my aunt my uncle and my grandmother and some cousins. But I may be overthinking that part. I...
  12. Sabrina

    « We grew up not knowing we were autistic »

    Hey, look what I found today in BBC news today... « Some women with autism aren't diagnosed until adulthood - if ever. Here, a group of autistic women open up about their experiences”. We grew up not knowing we were autistic
  13. Jenisautistic

    Being stuck in the middle/ in between two systems

    Being stuck in the middle Hey everyone is there anyone out here feels like they’re stuck in between two or three worlds in a way. I’ve been trying to find someway to be productive in society helping out as best as I can even if it’s a little bit.Note I went to the process is the vocational...
    • Jenisautistic
    • Thread
    • abuse auties autism being different being stuck in the middle mental health mental health versus developmental disabilities nerodiverce
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Autism Discussion
  14. Major Tom

    Autism and Cancer, are they related somehow?

    So I got the dreaded news that my father has wound up with cancer. Frankly, I am pretty devastated and numbed by the news. According to the reports I've heard there's not much hope. :( Even though we never really got to spend much time together,(him and my mother were never married, nor got...
  15. N

    Autism Vs. Introvert person

    Hello, my name is Niall and I am new to this site. Although I was tested during childhood for autism and came out negative, I am still fascinated and interested in the Autism spectrum and want to learn more. This is why I came here. Many people, like myself, are still not sure how to identify...
  16. Honey

    Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression

    Hello! I've been diagnosed with anxiety and depression, but not with autism or ADHD. I'm sorta too afraid to bring either up to my mental health care professionals. Does anyone have any experience living with these conditions and ways to cope? Or how to bring up things to your...
  17. M

    Autism and food

    Wondering if this is a common occurrence with some individuals with autism? Recently a family member has been quite ill, yet he's hungry all the time. He's now unable to eat certain foods that he liked previously. He doesn't seem to know or understand what he wants to eat anymore. When he eats...
  18. K

    I am interested in learning about employment situation of individuals on the autism spectrum (UK)

    Hello everyone! My name is Kalle, and I am investigating the experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum who are employed, or are seeking employment now or in the future. This project is part of my Bachelor studies and we are interested in the views and experiences of individuals with...
  19. Utini

    Trouble getting simple adult tasks done.

    What pushes you to finally go in and get something done or make an appointment? How do you get things done in places you are not familiar with? I hate asking people for help with these things, especially when they don't completely understand. Just got back from driving somewhere to get my...
    • Utini
    • Thread
    • appointments autism autismhelp customerservice first time lifetasks socialanxiety tying something new
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Help and Support
  20. Utini

    Being encouraged to have friends and failing to see the benefits anymore.

    My husband is off to his D&D game tonight, big group of friends. Just thinking, having a lot of anxiety over this and obsessing. He has tried in the past to get me to play, I like the game but not playing with strangers. He offered for me to come tonight so it took off that mental bandage I...
    • Utini
    • Thread
    • aspergers autism autism help friendship friendship help marriage
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Help and Support
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