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  1. M

    Stories of relatives

    A good friend came by today, he's in the middle of arranging a very quiet funeral for a relative who passed away recently. And he's having difficulty as the executor with siblings and other family members. It reminded of the difficulties of family and relatives and the things that happen under...
  2. A

    A recent experience of Alexithymia - eye opening for me

    During the easing of the lock down we are allowed to meet outside with another household. My wife organised for some good friends of us to come and visit one afternoon. It was the first time they had been out of their house for many weeks. Afterwards we received a thank you letter form them...
  3. Daydreamer

    Why I'm here.

    So, I've decided to make this thread in order to clarify a few things. Firstly, I am not autistic. However, I am in no way qualified to provide mentoring or advice on how to cope for those who are. This is something that I get asked about, and I'd like to make it clear that's not a service I can...
  4. As sweet as-pie

    Clashing with extended in-laws

    Hi, I have always been very vocal about my political beliefs on my facebook page, where I'm friends with most of my partner's family. About 2 months ago, one of them commented on an image I shared stating their disagreement. I replied politely and tried to be as diplomatic as possible but she...
  5. Stan Z.

    A fight with my stepmom....again

    Basics: I'm 19, I have ASD, and I still live with my parents during this pandemic due to financial problems with my previous college, and now I'm going to community college. I got into a fight with my Liberian stepmom again. She was surprised and angry at me as I didn't wear gloves when I put...
  6. Jorg

    So...I just found out I may have a 37yo step-sister

    Well...I don't know how to start, I kind of confused. I have spent the lockdown with my parents and as any other person the stress and anxiety of being indoors just has made us a little stressed. As I am used to be indoors, not going to much it is not a problem for me, but I have seen my...
  7. Jorg

    Living with older parents that struggle with technology

    So, I'm 29yo and I'm still living with my parents, mostly because I'm in college and hopefully this year I will graduate and find a job. Have you stuggled with your parents or other olders wihen it comes to tecnology? My parents are 67 and 64 yo, and as the "tech savy" in the family, and the...
  8. Lundi

    Virginity problem running in the family

    I am a 30 year old American male. My first thread on this forum was written when I was 29, about my fears about turning 30 and being a virgin. Not by choice, not by some sort of religious belief like abstinence, but rather just it happened that way without my wanting it to. I did some research...
    • Lundi
    • Thread
    • asperger asperger dating aspergers and women dating family social anxiety social awkwardness
    • Replies: 96
    • Forum: General Autism Discussion
  9. Lundi

    Interacting with family members from third world countries who think that ASD is fake

    I am not sure how to explain this, but on both sides of my family, but especially my father's side, most of extended family believe that any form of ASD is just a hoax, and that those with the disorder(s) are just acting weird on purpose to deliberately vex people or get sympathy and attention...
  10. sisselcakes

    How to support someone on the spectrum

    Hi everyone. I have been looking for some way I can positively contribute. I am a mental health professional, I have been in a relationship with someone on the spectrum, and I enjoy writing. So I purchased a website with the idea of writing articles on different mental health issues, sort of as...
  11. Mars26

    Hello

    Hello, I am 20 years old guy with asperger syndrome. I was diagnosed when I was in preschool. My parents are supportive but my father still doesn't accept that I have asperger. He constantly comparing me to people the same age as me. I also have supportive older sister. I had few close friends...
  12. shysnail

    Over-enthusiastic about autism

    Hi all, I have maybe an unusual situation with my mum when it comes to autism. When I was diagnosed as a child, she was incredibly enthusiastic about it. She bought a bunch of books (think Simon Baron-Cohen and similar) and has generally enjoyed the whole experience of my diagnosis. This goes...
  13. catdog55616

    I Feel a Bit Silly Now

    So come to find out, my school has psychologists. 4 of them, in fact. I'll try to schedule time with them sooner rather than later. Or, should I wait until next school year? It's getting close to the end right now, and I don't want to have to waste gas and money driving up to the school or...
  14. Jenisautistic

    What unconditional love means to me

    Just wanted to share this with you what does unconditional love mean to you?
  15. Aspychata

    Uh Mom? Uh Dad? Did either of these show Asperger-type behavior?

    My mom was definitely cold, l don't remember a huggy caring mother. l remember that l didn't feel accepted, almost a burden in some respects by the teenage years. What does your childhood bring up in your mind.
  16. Stan Z.

    Is it possible for doctors to not detect any signs of Asperger's/autism in babies or toddlers?

    Or was I an exception? When I was younger (maybe around 5-11years old), I did some pretty unconventional things. I intentionally cut my left ear lobe with scissors during class in pre-K because I didn't know better (thankfully, it healed), I joked about the word "sex" in third grade even though...
  17. Stan Z.

    A misfit within my own family....

    Hey, everyone. Name's Stanley. I'm 18, and I'm a high school senior. I plan to go to college within the fall semester to pursue my career of graphic design. Currently in my last year of my high school career, I maintain a 90+ grade average (we use the 0-100 GPA scale in our school district)...
  18. B

    Interests

    Growing up I have myself experienced and seen others in my family experience the impact of restricted interests on family life as such I wanted to find out how caregivers start to widen the restricted interests of their children.
    • B1996
    • Thread
    • autism family hfa highfunctioningautism interests obsessions restrictedinterests
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Obsessions and Interests
  19. guitarandtattoos

    need support system and understanding friends.

    I made the decision to cut contact with an abusive family who choose not to respect me or my boundaries. It has left me completely estranged with friends of family or even associates of family. I don't have anyone to talk to and no one reaches out to me. People who are not even involved have...
  20. No Strings Attached

    Christmas Gifts

    I am a very indecisive person, so every Christmas I find myself facing an issue. What do I choose for Christmas? My family requirements are practical things, so I decided to apply that and ask for things that help soothe or something aspie related (who has on my list amounts to fidget toys). Any...
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