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    Without lived experience of living on the Spectrum it can challenge NTs in accepting our...

    Without lived experience of living on the Spectrum it can challenge NTs in accepting our perspective of the world. I have noticed when NTs try to empathise they are trying to recognise the spectrum traits within their own behaviour and thinking. When we challenge this they can get defensive and...
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    Yes, I look at the profiles of members who interact with me. I don't give out identifying...

    Yes, I look at the profiles of members who interact with me. I don't give out identifying information until a rapport has been established :)
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    Autism and Buddhism

    Studying Buddhism will be beneficial. Practicing Buddhism will provide you with new perspective and tools for living. Modern Western Buddhism is not the same as the traditional Buddhist sects which emerged from India, Thailand and Tibet. Take the time to learn about each. Japanese Zen Buddhism...
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    Clothing?

    Fishermans pants and oversize shirts or jumpers in an harmonising palette. Organic textiles like cotton, bamboo and hemp if possible. In winter I love to layer, it feels like a cocoon. Comfort, safety and practicality. As a child, one of my stims was rubbing soft textures like flannel, velvet...
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    Christianity and Aspergers

    Haha! Yes! I used to pretend I was Samson when playing outside alone and would do feats of strength as games which were actual genuine feats of strength for a small young girl. That was simply interpreted as part of my misdiagnosed ADD :D
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    Christianity and Aspergers

    I was raised in a conservative fundamentalist christian cult and it did a lot of damage to me on multiple levels, more than to other youth because of my susceptibility and immaturity. They knew I was different, a "problem child", my mum's parenting skills were judged by women in the church and...
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    Hi Myrtonos Thank you for the welcome. Yes, I am also in Australia. Are you from Melbourne? One...

    Hi Myrtonos Thank you for the welcome. Yes, I am also in Australia. Are you from Melbourne? One of my favourite cities in Australia, especially the Asian market in Footscray. When ever I visit friends in Melbs I pick up a big bag of discount healthy foods in Footscray and distribute them to the...
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    Responding to someone's loss

    This is something I often struggle with and wondering if any of you have any helpful tools. When a friend or family member, even a complete stranger, share news of someone's death or a terrible accident, shares their grief with you, how do you respond? I have been abused for saying "I'm sorry"...
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    Does anybody else absolutely hate the term "aspie(s)"

    I like saying "aspie" instead of "asperger". I always say asperger with the wrong 'g' sound, never knowing if it sounds like g as in purge or g as in burger and usually saying it twice to get it right for the listener. How did Asperger pronounce his own name? Aspie is short and sweet. However, I...
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    Australian Women's Support Groups

    Hi, I'm still seeking help finding an Australian grass-roots, non-profit group or organisation for women on the spectrum run by women on the spectrum which has zero affiliation with autism speaks. I want to offer some financial assistance. If you know of one please post their link here so I can...
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    Hi

    :)
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    Hi

    No worries Nemo, I will.
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    Hi

    Thank you NeoPhile
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    Hi

    Tethys here I'm looking for grass-roots non-profit groups and organisations in Australia who have zero affiliation with autism speaks. Prefer a group which specialises in support and awareness for women, run by women on the spectrum. Australia, non-profit and women are the key words here. If you...
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