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  1. Nummulite

    How you relate to fiction (a survey)

    Let's say you're reading a story, and something happens to one of the characters. I'll present three versions of this scenerio, and possible responses you might have. 1. The situation in the story is something you yourself have never experienced before (for example, the character's beloved dog...
  2. Joshua the Writer

    I Posted a Poll on Twitter

    I posted this poll on Twitter asking if the word "Autist" is a slur or not. If you have Twitter, can you go answer it?
  3. Joshua the Writer

    Anybody Else Overthink About Your Validity Within The Autism Community?

    For me, it seems that I am decent at socializing as long as I am within a small group of people. For some reason, my brain registers this as a sign that I am not Autistic and I was improperly diagnosed, despite me being diagnosed as Autistic by a professional and having many other symptoms...
  4. Violet_Poised19

    Hey there

    Hey, my name is Violet and im new here. I joined because as of late I’ve been coming more to terms with my autism and I guess iI just need some advice or help idk. I was diagnosed with high functioning autism when I was three or four. It was something I always knew I had at a young age but it...
  5. A

    I dont know if this fantasy race describes people on the spectrum, and would do harm?

    Warning, Long post: Ok so i dont know how to start this but Hi, i am an amateur writer, im just in the planning stages of my fantasy book, so im looking for different mythological and fantastical creatures and the like, one i came across was a half-breed race called "Blood Child" (half...
  6. M

    Strange things that you eventually understand

    One field was lined completely for two acres with rows of old lilac bushes that were as high as trees. They were massive and decades old. And it begged the question why? They were beautiful and when they bloomed in the late spring they perfumed the air for miles. But it didn't make sense...
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  7. A

    Question: Can a person on the spectrum get a relatively good hacking job for the NSA?

    Hello aspies, I am a 14 year old with Aspergers and severe ADHD and I am looking to get a computer hacking job for the NSA in my home country (USA). I am according to other people, “a computer hacking prodigy”. But I have a big problem ahead; I was told by my therapist and contact teacher at...
  8. catdog55616

    Just a Little Curious!

    I've decided that I'll ask the school's therapist about ASD and such. But I had a question. Has anyone else ever experienced a thing where if something feels wrong, like dirty or unright, they shudder and have to let go if it immediately? I've experienced this while in Piano class, touching the...
  9. blue_bird

    Facebook trouble

    I've never used social media before, and I was apprehensive about using facebook. i decided to make an account since animal adoption sites post a lot of photos of adoptable pets on facebook. Since i'm looking to get a new pet, i thought i'd give facebook a try. anyway, i make an account...
  10. GrownupGirl

    South Park question that's really bugging me.

    How come real-life Canadian celebrities like Jim Carrey look like the American characters in South Park and not like Terrance and Phillip or Kyle's adopted Canadian brother Ike?
  11. Jena

    Question regarding learning disability and aspergers

    My question is too long to put in the title so this is my question: Is it possible to be diagnosed with Asperger and ADHD when young in 4th grade. But have a undiagnosed learning disability that has gone unnoticed? I'm a 21 year old female, in college, and noticed since I started college how...
  12. L

    How do I convince my parents to get my brother tested for autism?

    I have a 6 yo brother that is showing some alarming signs of autism. Since his early years he had many problems with his milestones, which my parents glazed over with "oh he's just a lazy baby" never bothering to look further into it. Right now he is very lacking in his speech, it seems like...
  13. DiverseWonderland

    What is Normal for us?

    So we know about the "Social Guidelines" and what is considered "Normal" These days but what i want to know is what do you all do that you consider "normal" for yourself or what do you do that most others don't do? For instance I will play by imagining something in my head but on the outside...
  14. DiverseWonderland

    Waving through a window

    Can anyone relate to a song called waving through a window? it's from a Musical called Dear Evan Hansen and it really hit me hard cause it's summarizes how it can feel to have social anxiety.
  15. firelight77

    Do you NEED to know?

    So I put off my introduction for a long time because I really didn't know what to say. Also just getting use to how the site works. Thought I would start with a question, then all the personal stuff, just to mix things up ;) The question is...do you, like me, have a super strong drive to know...
  16. SummerAmy

    Hi! Question for mods?

    Hi everyone! I'm an aspie, currently undertaking a PhD on the importance special interests have to well-being. I have in my records that I've sent a message asking permission to potentially advertise research, but I can't find a reply. My first study has launched now, and I was hoping that...
  17. starlitink

    Question from someone not on the spectrum!

    Hello everyone- I'm Star and I'm not on the spectrum of autism at all; I'm doing my best to learn about it because I'd like to be as respectful and understanding of people who are diagnosed. I have a question that I'll try to make as short as possible, so please forgive me if this does end up...
  18. A

    Need help meeting a girl with mild asperger's

    Hi, I'm a 15 year old guy and I've been chatting with this one girl since April. We've been planning to meet up and become a real couple for 7 months now but it's been really hard for her. She got a diagnosis for mild asperger's this Autumn and it's been torture for me. I love her and she says...
  19. L

    Questions from a confused Asperger

    First of hi, my name is Lea and I am an “Asperger “. For a very long time I have been asking myself a lot of questions about my condition and I thought maybe this would help ^^’ so for a little bit of a background my little brother and I are both under treatment for attention deficit disorder...
  20. Ylva

    Q: Autistic & deaf

    I am told that in the deaf community, it is considered incredibly rude to not make eye contact. Considering how many autistics (albeit not all) find eye contact anything from unpleasant to painful, I wonder how deaf autistics deal with that. Does anyone have any information?
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