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autism

  1. NicoNico

    Coming out as Aspie to mother

    So I have spent the last 2 weeks doing research on ASD, because an acquittance suggested I might have autism. After doing a lot of research ( I have a whole composition note book filled with symptoms and whether or not I share those symptoms ) I've self-diagnosed as Aspie. I want to get an...
  2. M

    As an Aspie/Autie do you know who you are?

    In my life, looking back at the past I've found that my personality is malleable and not quite real. At school I was student, working I was various things, artist, chef, salesperson, waitress, newspaper carrier, babysitter. Have held a lot of jobs in my life, and during that time I identified...
  3. Optimus

    Atypical (the tv show)

    Anyone watched the TV show Atypical? Good or bad representation of ASD?
    • Optimus
    • Thread
    • asd autism do you think it's accurate? is it bad? is it good? netflix television show what do you think about the show atypical?
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: General Autism Discussion
  4. JoyChaos

    Looking for other black folk

    I know I'm not the only one on this website so where are you? drop a comment, a like, something so i know youre out there fam. I need to know i'm not alone
    • JoyChaos
    • Blog entry
    • 1 min read
    • african americans autism black people of color poc
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: General
  5. quarantinedonearth

    Shutdowns/Meltdowns---What are they? Do all adults with ASD have them?

    I'm a 26 year-old female and I'm trying to determine whether I'm a high functioning autistic or not. I have 35 of the 44 symptoms described in Rudy Simone's book Aspergirls. Except... I don't have angry meltdowns or shutdowns. I get very depressed sometimes but that's it. Does the fact that I...
  6. shinkansen

    Quora - the Q & A website, ASD and ADHD blog

    After I was diagnosed with both ASD and ADHD, I wanted to find out more. Came across Quora, a social media website, where members ask and answer questions https://www.quora.com/. There are quite a few members with Aspergers and autism spectrum disorder. I'm using the Quora website to expand my...
  7. S

    Writing an Article and need one more interviewee, please help!

    Hello there my fellow Aspergians, I am being given a chance to possibly write a freelance article for VICE on the topic of dating on the spectrum, and I need your help! I have here a list of interview questions, and I'm looking for one more person diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum to answer all...
  8. EagleKey7

    Hello! I'm a newbie to Asperger's.

    I'm a noob. I planned on starting a youtube channel before I found out about being an aspie. While I know some of my personal struggles and some adventures I'd like to take people on is there anything any of you would suggest as a way to engage and help people. I'm disabled currently and need to...
    • EagleKey7
    • Thread
    • adhd anxiety asperger's autism depression mental health ocd ptsd ptsd; asperger's; rad tourette syndrome
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  9. JellyBean

    What characters do/did you find relatable?

    What characters that you've watched, read or listened made you feel happy or less alone with your diagnosis? Like what characters did you find relatable as a child and up to now. I remember as a small kid I related to Fumble from Happy Feet, Fluttershy from mlp and Luna Lovegood in the Harry...
  10. J

    This is kind of embarrassing, but I don't really know what I'm supposed to feel

    So... I recently went to a self-defense workshop that was 3 and 1/2 hours long. You weren't allowed to wear tanktops, just T-shirts. We worked in groups of three and there were lots of people in a small-ish gym/dojo. I was getting along really well with my group and at the end I was putting my...
  11. A

    Links That Might Be Helpful For Dealing With People On the Autism/Aspergers Spectrum

    I am slowly plowing my way through vast quantities of information about Aspergers and Autism in order to get a better understanding of how to deal with it myself. It applies to other people on the Autism Spectrum as well. Some people on this forum are not yet sure whether they are on the...
  12. seanaaronfay

    Asperger's and disconnection

    Hi all, As an individual who's dealt with Asperger's for the past 12 years, I've struggled so much with making and finding friends my own age. I don't talk to much to anyone my age outside of work or school. My biggest struggle of all, which has essentially fueled the fire, is the loss of...
  13. Caelix3

    Autism and inanimate objects?

    Anyone else get attached to inanimate objects? Such as Keychains, pens, pencils, bags or purses, etc. I noticed that sometimes I get attached to inanimate objects. Almost like one would get attached to a stuffed animal. An example would be: I bought a Keychain at Meijer, it was a fuzzy...
  14. ariannegarcia

    autism anxiety and alexithymia

    I had a panic attack the other day, and I tried to work through it. I wrote about how I was "feeling" and this is my understanding of my experience <3 I Need A Break: Autism, Anxiety, and Alexithymia
  15. U

    ASD-themed jewelry/accessories

    What ASD-themed jewelry or accessories do you have? I used to have an autism awareness ribbon pin with the rainbow puzzle pieces on it. I wore it on my apron to work (didn't reduce the bullying; people probably didn't even notice it) and later put it on my purse. But a month ago I looked at my...
  16. Gritches

    Wage Slavery *gasp*

    Wage Slavery Wage slavery. Watch out, that's a Marxist term. I'm taking a huge risk by even breathing such a term; I bet my FBI profile will reflect that I'm a "communist sympathizer" after I post this. After all, we have a non-oppressive government that allows for the freedom of different...
    • Gritches
    • Blog entry
    • 4 min read
    • asperger's syndrome autism rebellion revolution slavery wage slavery wages
    • Category: General
  17. Z

    27th May 2017

    "No kid Is cookie cook cutter, their fore we can't treat them like they are" said myself in reference t people who all kids learn the same an uniform, when they are all individually made.
    • ZebraAutismo
    • Blog entry
    • 1 min read
    • asperger aspie aspiefemale autism children kids life
    • Category: General
  18. Gritches

    The Destructive Power of the Phrase "Life isn't fair"

    "Life isn't fair." - The motto of those who don't care about just how unfair life has been to someone else. "Life isn't fair". I hate that saying so incredibly much. It can't be defeated because it's technically true. It's true because it makes itself true via its use and application by those...
    • Gritches
    • Blog entry
    • 2 min read
    • asperger's autism empathy equality fair fairness guilt remorse
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: General
  19. Gritches

    Who's the Monster?

    Who's the Monster? I've been reading a lot lately about psychopathy (or more properly, antisocial personality disorder) and its overlaps and connections with autism. It should be noted that "psychopathy" doesn't actually have a formal definition in the DSM or ICD, but I fail to see any major...
    • Gritches
    • Blog entry
    • 3 min read
    • aspd asperger's sydrome autism empathy guilt monster psychopath remorse social justice suffering
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: General
  20. deedledee90

    Therapy frustration!! Grr.

    So my therapy format is odd...to see a therapist I have to call the office on the day I want to go in, and they will schedule a time for that day. Well, today was the first day I had time/courage to try it out. So, I called and reached an answering machine (PANIC), left my contact info and they...
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