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    Word Association Game

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    “Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” – Leonardo da Vinci

    “Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” – Leonardo da Vinci
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    At what age did things start going wrong for you socially?

    I was really not much of a talker at all, but I was a pretty child and I was hyper-polite and helpful to adults, realistically that goes a long way. I was homeschooled from grade two through high school and my family moved around a lot as well so I didn't ever really get the bullying. However...
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    Emotion and logic: are they more than normally separated in us compared to NTs?

    I feel very emotions deeply but for me, there is a wall between feeling and logic 99% of the time. I can be hurt and devastated and then move that to the side to make a decision about a situation without letting my hurt affect logical thought processes. I do this so I can protect those I care...
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    What's your experience of "small talk"

    This is all I could think of when I read your post... Or maybe this is just me. hehe :)
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    What's your experience of "small talk"

    I survive it by moving the conversation to a deeper topic as quickly as possible, if the other person can't make the transition then they feel inadequate and find a way to extricate themselves while I either get out of small talk or find that this new person has things to contribute to an actual...
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    Anybody got weird taste in music?

    That's not fare. I'm a single woman who loves opera and although I get some odd looks, I've never been compared to a prolific serial killer for liking it(I don't think)! But still, I say don't hide it because then you might miss the show! A few years ago I saw Madam Butterfly and although I...
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    Anybody got weird taste in music?

    Trance, House, Classic Country, Classical, Opera, Club, Icelandic Folk, Motown, Indie Rock, Dance/electro, Zydeco, Singer-Songwriter, Folk Pop, Classic Rock, Bluegrass, Trip Hop, Electro Swing, Big Band, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Alt Metal, Post-grunge, Grunge, Classic Crooners, Celtic, Dub Step...
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    Just To Start Things Off (calling all girls)

    Ok here a question for the ladies... Do you all find that you have more meltdowns during or close to your menstrual cycles? Or other abnormal behaviors that you don't see from the NT women around you when they are on their cycles? Like myself, for example, I definitely get more easily hurt by...
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    Does anyone else enjoy an argument for the mental exercise or is it just me?

    I don't know if I'm on the spectrum or not, so this may not be helpful... but here is how I have/do operate... When I was young I was considered painfully "shy" and I didn't really speak unless I was told to or otherwise drawn out by something I was really interested in. Truthfully I wasn't...
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    New and worried about everything...

    Thank you @toothless You message is so nice and welcoming I really appreciate it! And I also like "How To Train Your Dragon" so your awesome name and avatar are a bonus :)
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    New and worried about everything...

    Oh, nobody told me I wouldn't get a tax break... hardly worth it then. :P But really I think a diagnosis could only really give me a more clear starting point for personal development research since ASD is such a large spectrum just knowing where/if I fall on it would give me quantifiable...
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    Just discovered boyfriend might be aspie. we are new parents help!

    I think you have done the right thing so far. Your are very strong handling this all while pregnant and then just after surgery and with a new baby! You are quite formidable and have already made some tough calls because they are best for you and your daughter so I think you mostly need...
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    Just discovered boyfriend might be aspie. we are new parents help!

    I don't think I understand what you're asking/looking for? What kind of guidance are you looking for? I would say first that Your and your daughter's health and wellbeing should be your priority, and trying to change someone else is never going to be a good use of your time whether they are...
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    New and worried about everything...

    Hello All, I hope you're doing well :) I have know idea what to say really, I think I may have Aspergers/ASD or something of the like and the idea makes me feel both immensely relieved and utterly desolate. Relieved because it would explain so much... why I don't understand humans and have...
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