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  1. As sweet as-pie

    Being "picky" with food?

    I've always been really picky with food. If I don't crave something specifically and then I eat it, I'll feel sick and never be able to eat it again. (No exaggeration.) If someone makes me a sandwich and it's incorrectly cut or the fillings are in the wrong order, I can't eat it. (certain...
  2. Butterfly88

    Autism Shares Brain Signature with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

    Autism Shares Brain Signature with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Very interesting. My doctor says I have bipolar tendencies and I do talk to people in my head.
  3. 2

    Patience til the End

    Hi I hope many of you will gain insight into people on the spectrum although each and every person is different and functions at a different level.. One thing I never managed to work out was where behaviour due to being on the spectrum stopped and the personality/character took over. I had...
  4. Jenisautistic

    writing about The Outsiders *Spoilers* And trying to push through a possible shut down

    Going through a brain fog right now. Although right now at this moment it’s not bad as it was before. Have some stuff going on. Sometimes I get like this Like the blank page I started on. Creative and in a way just plain in a rut. But still staying positive! Possible shutdown ? Anyway...
  5. D

    College Students with ASD

    Attention all college students with ASD (including what was formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome), we are looking to hear about your experiences as a university student! Your feedback will be very beneficial in helping to develop a social support program for Loyola students with ASD. Survey...
  6. L

    Hello! I'm 17, Female with ASD, no friends

    Hi! I'm new to the site :-) My Story I left school at 14 due to my mental health and being undiagnosed - I have struggled with school all my life and I was at breaking point; having panic attacks everyday before school. One day my dad decided enough was enough and I didn't go to school that...
  7. Butterfly88

    New appeal for missing man with Aspergers

    Police in Croydon continue to appeal for help to trace vulnerable missing man George Aird from New Addington. George, 26, was last seen at about 01:30hrs on 27 December 2017 in the Canary Wharf area. Having been to visit his mother for Christmas in the Eastbourne area of East Sussex, he was...
  8. Gritches

    Having Fun the Right Way

    Hey ya'll. I'm just particularly happy right now and I wanted to talk a bit about my relationship with the phenomenon known broadly as "fun", and how I came to have more fun than I ever have in my life. In recent times, I've achieved an unprecedented level of happiness. Ever since I heard the...
    • Gritches
    • Blog entry
    • 2 min read
    • autism fried chicken fun happiness happy
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: General
  9. Major Tom

    A technique that could help anyone.

    There has been a few things or people that have had a big impact in my life. Some of them were here, and hopefully you've had the chance to see and share in the great advice, wisdom, and caring moments that can happen on AC. I wanted to mention another person who has helped me along the way. I...
    • Major Tom
    • Thread
    • anxiety anyone autism depression panic sickness stress
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Off Topic
  10. C

    I just got my diagnosis but I am a bit confused.

    Hello, I literally just got my diagnosis 5 minutes ago over the phone. They told me I have the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum because they don't see Autism, Aspergers or any of the other types as seperate diagnosis anymore. Is that true? I went in to get a possible diagnosis for Aspergers because...
  11. Tiar DVaughn

    Hi Everybody

    My name is Tiar D'Vaughn. I am a young adult living with Autism in Spokane Valley. This is my first post. Hi.
  12. L

    Mom of a beautiful, wild, silly 6 year old girl, with Autism

    hi, I decided I wanted to get involved with the Autism community, in hopes that you will help me as I walk this journey with my daughter. I have so much to learn and understand. My Arielle is a sweet little girl. She is bright, very sweet and has a "can do" attitude. She struggles with...
  13. Perspective1

    Depression and other "side effects"

    Hi, I have been thinking this thru now for long time, and now I have come to the conclusion that side effects, like Depression and others, which are mentioned as side effects of the Autism spectrum, are not inherently side effects of the Autism spectrum itself. I will explain this opinion by...
  14. Utini

    Close friendships make me overly anxious.

    I'll be short. Have a new job and I'm becoming good friends with one of my co workers. Problem is, it's making me super uncomfortable and I worry about the point where she is going to start inviting me to things. She loves that she can be very weird around me so she feels that it is special...
    • Utini
    • Thread
    • anxiety autism coworkers friendship friendship anxiety obsessing
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Help and Support
  15. Gritches

    Free Cookies

    Once upon a time a few days ago, I decided I'd bring some cookies to work and give them away. I thought it would be a nice thing to do, but moreover I thought it would be a cheap way to buy some stock with people and to meet people I haven't met before. After all, free cookies: what could...
    • Gritches
    • Blog entry
    • 2 min read
    • autism cookies free free cookies neurotypicals
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: General
  16. Jenisautistic

    Talking about trauma

    Hello everyone this is Jen. I just want to say that I wanna understand how to get the trauma out of me. I have caught up in abuse and before that I don’t exactly remember too well but I want to understand how to fix the trauma and a little to say right now thanks bye :coldsweat::fearful...
  17. Catalyst

    Bypassing the Job Interview?

    So, I tried doing a search for an actual discussion about getting work, but I couldn't find one. Admittedly, I only went through four pages, so forgive me if this has been posted before. I have a lot of trouble with job interviews. I've been through a Job Corp thing where they help you build a...
  18. Chris Russell (The Talentless Liar) Blog

    The best of times... (First published 01 Jan 2018)

    It's that time of year again, and I had hoped to have something heartwarming, insightful and completely out of character for a logic loving, systematic, no-nonsense Aspie, to share with you all. My Christmas tree is still up, so I've thrown in some Dickens, and have sprinkled it with a...
    • Chris Russell
    • Blog entry
    • 5 min read
    • asperger’s aspies autism communication neurotypical peter flowerdew ta 101 thedifferentengine transactional analysis understanding
    • Category: General
  19. Jenisautistic

    Hey everyone let’s spread cheer

    Have one it’s me JenI want to spread love and caring So please read the description of the video and watch it thank you
  20. Evil Genius

    Autism & Doctors

    So I had a doctor that basically tried to blame a meltdown I was having due to frustration on being manic. He's stopped listening to me now, saying "that's the mania talking". Anyone have a similar occurrence? What did you do to counteract?
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