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Recent content by waterrain

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    How to deal with people who do not fullfill promises

    I feel the exact same. It is soo stressful when people just give the run around I'd rather someone just say the truth.
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    SSI review for child with aspergers

    That's good point and I hope the people reviewing her ssi case understand that aspergers can be hard to spot to the untrained person. I think the reason it is so evident when they are in the early elementary years is the curriculum is more based around play whereas now she is older and its just...
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    SSI review for child with aspergers

    Ok, well I will definitely write a letter and send it in that explain why I think the teacher does not have a full perspective on how this affects my child.
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    SSI review for child with aspergers

    My child used to be in special ed up until 3rd grade. After that they stated since she got good grades that they would just provide regular class social support (never happened). Well now she is in 8th grade. Last year I had her participate in as many activities as possible to help her social...
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    Newly Diagnosed

    That's great! I'm 37 y/o just came from the neuropsych the appointment was for anxiety I thought I would ask about my aspergers. He flat out said you do not have aspergers. Didn't give me a test or anything and it was our first meeting. Honestly I dont beleive the guy because I have two...
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    social skills and energy of introverts

    I'm scared to take any psych meds. I wonder if a holistic solution is available.
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    social skills and energy of introverts

    Sometimes I get labeled as lazy but ironically I think its lazy to just slap someone with that label.
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    social skills and energy of introverts

    "Introverted leaders, according to Kahnweiler, also capitalize on their quiet time. They use it to reflect on their work and restore their energy." I am introvert and realize it is true that I get my "energy" from being alone and get "drained" from being in social situations that require me to...
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    Speech patterns advice

    cool. Didn't know it had a name!
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    Speech patterns advice

    Hi all! My kids made a comment that I sound like a computer when I talk lol! ahaha Well I am curious have you notice in yourself or others with aspergers that they use certain types of speech more frequently then the general population. I did a little research and found that my speech sounds...
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    How to appear less adversarial

    Thanks, that's another statement I can use. Polite society is difficult to get along with that's for sure. I know the obvious manner stuff like don't insult others, take turns, treat others as you want to be treated etc. I make missteps because I like and enjoy for the most part to be told...
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    How to appear less adversarial

    Lol I guess people just want to make me feel like a jerk when I tell them truth.
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    Advice Request... Feeling Completely Lost

    I need to tackle the same problem. I can't easily multitasking or think on my feet and not sure of the cure. From what I understand it has to do with a problem in the brain executive functioning. Life with Aspergers: How a Lack of Executive Functioning May Appear in Young Adults
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    How to appear less adversarial

    Good point.
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    How to appear less adversarial

    Well I guess in both situations I felt awkward because I hate conflict.
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