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"Come and say hi! Anyone with a diagnosis, or suspects they may have, any of the many Autism Spectrum Conditions, Add, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalcula, Tourette's syndrome, and any others I've forgotten. I was diagnosed with "The Condition Formerly Known as Aspergers" a year ago after first approaching the NHS about it in 2008. " How does that manifest itself Nell? | |||
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"Come and say hi! Anyone with a diagnosis, or suspects they may have, any of the many Autism Spectrum Conditions, Add, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalcula, Tourette's syndrome, and any others I've forgotten. I was diagnosed with "The Condition Formerly Known as Aspergers" a year ago after first approaching the NHS about it in 2008. How does that manifest itself Nell?" I think I have Dyspraxia but it's never been formally diagnosed. I cant tie laces/knots (a bugger for an aspiring Dom) struggle with left and right, no hand eye coordination and I cant read maps. | |||
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"Sensory sensitivity and overload are my particular challenges. I have poor executive functioning skills too, so I find being organised and keeping my ho_elife and worklife running smoothly very difficult and tiring. On the plus side I have a huge curiosity and focus and will think of things others don't. I also have an amazing eye for detail and can complete Where's Wally in lightening speed. There are loads of other characteristics that are part of me that would be classed as autistic traits, but they're my normal and I forget they're odd "Everything you have said I relate to. Plus I don't really understand the grey area thing
For me it is or isn't, it's wrong or its right much the frustration of others. | |||
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My four year old god daughter has recently been diagnosed with Asperger's too. | |||
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"Sits down. Makes myself comfortable. Found my people! " Yay and welcome. | |||
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"Sits down. Makes myself comfortable. Found my people! " Hello! Glad you're here
I think there are many more of us than we suspect. Certainly more than us three..... | |||
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"Sensory sensitivity and overload are my particular challenges. I have poor executive functioning skills too, so I find being organised and keeping my ho_elife and worklife running smoothly very difficult and tiring. On the plus side I have a huge curiosity and focus and will think of things others don't. I also have an amazing eye for detail and can complete Where's Wally in lightening speed. There are loads of other characteristics that are part of me that would be classed as autistic traits, but they're my normal and I forget they're odd
Everything you have said I relate to. Plus I don't really understand the grey area thing
For me it is or isn't, it's wrong or its right much the frustration of others. "I'm the same, which is unfortunate when I'm so crap at being organised. If it's not perfect, it's wrong. Therefore I am always failing... | |||
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"Dyspraxia here
My four year old god daughter has recently been diagnosed with Asperger's too. "Close links in the family. My brother and brother are both undiagnosed aspies and my eldest son and my mum are both on the waiting list after being referred for assessment. I think my mum is incredibly brave to be going for a diagnosis at age 62. | |||
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"Sensory sensitivity and overload are my particular challenges. I have poor executive functioning skills too, so I find being organised and keeping my ho_elife and worklife running smoothly very difficult and tiring. On the plus side I have a huge curiosity and focus and will think of things others don't. I also have an amazing eye for detail and can complete Where's Wally in lightening speed. There are loads of other characteristics that are part of me that would be classed as autistic traits, but they're my normal and I forget they're odd
Everything you have said I relate to. Plus I don't really understand the grey area thing
For me it is or isn't, it's wrong or its right much the frustration of others.
I'm the same, which is unfortunate when I'm so crap at being organised. If it's not perfect, it's wrong. Therefore I am always failing... "Oh yes, I try so hard to be organised as I need order but can't do it, so have a meltdown and or tantrum a three year would be proud of. | |||
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"Dyspraxia here
My four year old god daughter has recently been diagnosed with Asperger's too.
Close links in the family. My brother and brother are both undiagnosed aspies and my eldest son and my mum are both on the waiting list after being referred for assessment.
I think my mum is incredibly brave to be going for a diagnosis at age 62."That's really good on her though. And I get what you mean about close links, my ex girlfriend has dyspraxia and her younger brother has autism too. I'm really glad that my best friend has been able to get her daughter diagnosed so early, as hopefully it'll be easier to find more support for her. The specialists have also said that as she's been diagnosed so young she'll be able to adapt to her 'differences' - not quite the right word - better. Which I can relate to as I was diagnosed withmy dyspraxia when I was 5. Now I've found ways to adapt to situations which I find difficult and I learn some skills in my own time and at my own pace. People in my life just accept my little quirks and what makes me me. | |||
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"Dyspraxia here
My four year old god daughter has recently been diagnosed with Asperger's too.
Close links in the family. My brother and brother are both undiagnosed aspies and my eldest son and my mum are both on the waiting list after being referred for assessment.
I think my mum is incredibly brave to be going for a diagnosis at age 62.
That's really good on her though. And I get what you mean about close links, my ex girlfriend has dyspraxia and her younger brother has autism too.
I'm really glad that my best friend has been able to get her daughter diagnosed so early, as hopefully it'll be easier to find more support for her. The specialists have also said that as she's been diagnosed so young she'll be able to adapt to her 'differences' - not quite the right word - better. Which I can relate to as I was diagnosed withmy dyspraxia when I was 5. Now I've found ways to adapt to situations which I find difficult and I learn some skills in my own time and at my own pace. People in my life just accept my little quirks and what makes me me. "I'm hoping my son will be able to get his diagnosis soon as the teenage years were particularly hard for me as an undiagnosed aspie. If he can get the support and acceptance early I'm hoping his teenage experienced will be much more positive. | |||
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"There have been some lengthy threads before on - especially - ASD experiencing users here. I view us all being part of the human family, that often others don't have the understanding, interest, flexibility or abilities to be so fully wonderful coexisting with us. " That's an interesting take on it. Much is made of the theory that people on the spectrum are lacking in empathy (which I heartily disagree with), but there are studies showing that neurotypicals and neurodiverse are both able to experience empathy similarly and that there appears to be a disconnect between the two groups so misunderstanding and misinterpretation abounds. | |||
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"Dyspraxia checking in. " From half way down a cliff?  | |||
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"Dyspraxia checking in. From half way down a cliff? "That's a dangerous place for someone with dyspraxia  | |||
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"Dyspraxia checking in. From half way down a cliff?
That's a dangerous place for someone with dyspraxia "Indeed | |||
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"Dyspraxia checking in. From half way down a cliff? "It is a bit of a cheat shot. I am about a foot off the ground! I also tried to balance for that shot and just pivoted off my foot and crashed into the rock. I was diagnosed in my last week of undergrad degree. After the second special educational needs module in my uni course for young kids. In both classes 2 years apart with different co-hort everyone in the class went 'thats you that is'. I wondered why I had to work harder than others (10-5) in library Monday to Thursday to get by. I just have to ensure I'm organised and double check things I have written and I'm ok. Bonus intelligence test just to check I was not thick put me in the top 1% for intelligence in the UK. How have I used that? I can quote Simpsons seasons 1-14, peep show, partridge and most of popular music 1966-2008 from memory. Probably should start working on the cure for cancer or something.... | |||
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"Dyspraxia checking in. From half way down a cliff?
It is a bit of a cheat shot. I am about a foot off the ground!
I also tried to balance for that shot and just pivoted off my foot and crashed into the rock.
I was diagnosed in my last week of undergrad degree. After the second special educational needs module in my uni course for young kids.
In both classes 2 years apart with different co-hort everyone in the class went 'thats you that is'.
I wondered why I had to work harder than others (10-5) in library Monday to Thursday to get by.
I just have to ensure I'm organised and double check things I have written and I'm ok. Bonus intelligence test just to check I was not thick put me in the top 1% for intelligence in the UK.
How have I used that? I can quote Simpsons seasons 1-14, peep show, partridge and most of popular music 1966-2008 from memory. Probably should start working on the cure for cancer or something....
"That sounds an awful lot like me... theres a reason I scraped through school, dropped out of uni and joined the military I cast quite Simpsons but I can feel of a raft of Volkswagen engine codes, tell you most of the minute differences in classic vw beetle models and the specifications of loads of old steam engines #nerd  | |||
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"Dyspraxia checking in. From half way down a cliff?
It is a bit of a cheat shot. I am about a foot off the ground!
I also tried to balance for that shot and just pivoted off my foot and crashed into the rock.
I was diagnosed in my last week of undergrad degree. After the second special educational needs module in my uni course for young kids.
In both classes 2 years apart with different co-hort everyone in the class went 'thats you that is'.
I wondered why I had to work harder than others (10-5) in library Monday to Thursday to get by.
I just have to ensure I'm organised and double check things I have written and I'm ok. Bonus intelligence test just to check I was not thick put me in the top 1% for intelligence in the UK.
How have I used that? I can quote Simpsons seasons 1-14, peep show, partridge and most of popular music 1966-2008 from memory. Probably should start working on the cure for cancer or something....
"There are plenty of people researching cancer cures. You may be the most talented Peep Show Quoter in the history of man. Embrace it | |||
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"Hello! Erm. So. Hi! Aspie here. High functioning, overthinker and planner. I don't know what else to type. That probably means I should stop." No! Never stop! Your posts are always a joy to read  | |||
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"Hello! Erm. So. Hi! Aspie here. High functioning, overthinker and planner. I don't know what else to type. That probably means I should stop." | |||
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"Whatever the opposite of pyromania is, I think I have that..... " Oh I LOVE pyromania | |||
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"Whatever the opposite of pyromania is, I think I have that..... " That would be pyrophobia I believe. | |||
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"Whatever the opposite of pyromania is, I think I have that..... That would be pyrophobia I believe. " Bbq's and me don't mix, just ask my date.... On a more serious note I can be a super anxious, over thinker, but I'm happy rn | |||
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"As the neurodiverse paradigm has extended from autism spectrum through ADHD, dyslexia etc, it's often missed that it also encompasses a number of mental health conditions, so I'm here too. *waves*" Hi! Which conditions are included, if you don't mind me asking? | |||
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"As the neurodiverse paradigm has extended from autism spectrum through ADHD, dyslexia etc, it's often missed that it also encompasses a number of mental health conditions, so I'm here too. *waves*" *waves back* | |||
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"As the neurodiverse paradigm has extended from autism spectrum through ADHD, dyslexia etc, it's often missed that it also encompasses a number of mental health conditions, so I'm here too. *waves*" Hiya, allot of these words are going straight over my head... I don't understand a huge amount but I'm happy as I am... also *waves back* | |||
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"Come and say hi! Anyone with a diagnosis, or suspects they may have, any of the many Autism Spectrum Conditions, Add, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalcula, Tourette's syndrome, and any others I've forgotten. I was diagnosed with "The Condition Formerly Known as Aspergers" a year ago after first approaching the NHS about it in 2008. " What are they calling aspergers now then? My soon to be ex, her dad, her brother, my stepson, are all aspergers. | |||
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"Come and say hi! Anyone with a diagnosis, or suspects they may have, any of the many Autism Spectrum Conditions, Add, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalcula, Tourette's syndrome, and any others I've forgotten. I was diagnosed with "The Condition Formerly Known as Aspergers" a year ago after first approaching the NHS about it in 2008. " I assume that, according to the last Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM–5), you are included in the Autistic Spectrum, with a low-level symptomatology. Well, I hope you are able to keep a quasi-normal style of life and are supported by NHS services. Accepting weaknesses and focusing in strengths, everything can be (almost) alright... You all have my sympathy  | |||
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"Come and say hi! Anyone with a diagnosis, or suspects they may have, any of the many Autism Spectrum Conditions, Add, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalcula, Tourette's syndrome, and any others I've forgotten. I was diagnosed with "The Condition Formerly Known as Aspergers" a year ago after first approaching the NHS about it in 2008. What are they calling aspergers now then? My soon to be ex, her dad, her brother, my stepson, are all aspergers. " The DSMV scrapped all subtype names and now refer to them all as 'Autism Spectrum Conditions'. | |||
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"There's a fair few; such as bipolarity, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and obsessive–compulsive disorder. The term is about variations in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions, and originated from work in autism but that which correlates to similar challenges in the mental health field around the social model of disability rather than solely the medical model." I'm glad you posted, I wasn't aware of that and I'm happy to learn that. I have bipolar II as well as autism. From what I understand there is a proportionally higher prevalence of bipolar in the autistic community than in neurotypical people. | |||
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"There's a fair few; such as bipolarity, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and obsessive–compulsive disorder. The term is about variations in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions, and originated from work in autism but that which correlates to similar challenges in the mental health field around the social model of disability rather than solely the medical model. I'm glad you posted, I wasn't aware of that and I'm happy to learn that. I have bipolar II as well as autism. From what I understand there is a proportionally higher prevalence of bipolar in the autistic community than in neurotypical people. " I also have bipolar II. | |||
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"Aspergers and high functioning Autism here. As I said yesterday I am struggling a little since the diagnosis. Life’s little curveballs such as losing my Mother recently have knocked me way of out of kilter. My routines and patterns are all out. I am struggling to understand if my feelings are normal at the moment and don’t want to blame my conditions unduly. " Did you get any post-diagnostic support? | |||
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"ADD here, (non hyperactive- attention deficit disorder) can be a pain if im run down, but try and keep busy 100% of the time. Its led me into very dark places in the past. Words that sum it up. Frustrating Mentally destroying Lonely Obsessive 99% guy Ill do it one day Low self worth I manage it well mainly through the gym .every so often it gets the better of me " Sorry you feel this way. I've been there too and it's shit | |||
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"I was diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalcula in 1980 and told I would never go to university.... nearly 40 years later and I will be finishing my degree next month!" Congratulations! | |||
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"Aspergers and high functioning Autism here. As I said yesterday I am struggling a little since the diagnosis. Life’s little curveballs such as losing my Mother recently have knocked me way of out of kilter. My routines and patterns are all out. I am struggling to understand if my feelings are normal at the moment and don’t want to blame my conditions unduly. Did you get any post-diagnostic support? " Yes but I have not taken it up as much as I should. I had a leg op that went bad had time off work and spiralled. Got back up. Lost my mum. Need to get my shit together. | |||
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"I was diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalcula in 1980 and told I would never go to university.... nearly 40 years later and I will be finishing my degree next month! Congratulations! "I worked hard to put coping strategies on place to deal with my condition. Had a dyslexia assessment 2 years ago and they told me, apart from my reading spleen, I had all but beaten dyslexia | |||
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"Aspergers and high functioning Autism here. As I said yesterday I am struggling a little since the diagnosis. Life’s little curveballs such as losing my Mother recently have knocked me way of out of kilter. My routines and patterns are all out. I am struggling to understand if my feelings are normal at the moment and don’t want to blame my conditions unduly. " Losing one's Mother will knock pretty much everyone out of kilter, when routines and patterns are important as they are with neuroatypicals, of course it's hitting you incredibly hard. Please be gentle with yourself, and I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Would you look at something like bereavement counselling as a way of working through it? Cruse are a great organisation. | |||
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"Hello! Erm. So. Hi! Aspie here. High functioning, overthinker and planner. I don't know what else to type. That probably means I should stop. No! Never stop! Your posts are always a joy to read " Your openness is part of the reason I've decided to fully embrace my 'quirks'. | |||
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"Come and say hi! Anyone with a diagnosis, or suspects they may have, any of the many Autism Spectrum Conditions, Add, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalcula, Tourette's syndrome, and any others I've forgotten. I was diagnosed with "The Condition Formerly Known as Aspergers" a year ago after first approaching the NHS about it in 2008. I assume that, according to the last Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM–5), you are included in the Autistic Spectrum, with a low-level symptomatology. Well, I hope you are able to keep a quasi-normal style of life and are supported by NHS services. Accepting weaknesses and focusing in strengths, everything can be (almost) alright... You all have my sympathy "Thank fuck for that. I was seriously worried I wouldn't have it and would have to carry on my quasi-normal life without it. The relief I feel. Almost indescribable | |||
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"Dyspraxia here
My four year old god daughter has recently been diagnosed with Asperger's too.
Close links in the family. My brother and brother are both undiagnosed aspies and my eldest son and my mum are both on the waiting list after being referred for assessment.
I think my mum is incredibly brave to be going for a diagnosis at age 62."Why is it brave? X | |||
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"Dyspraxia checking in. From half way down a cliff?
It is a bit of a cheat shot. I am about a foot off the ground!
I also tried to balance for that shot and just pivoted off my foot and crashed into the rock.
I was diagnosed in my last week of undergrad degree. After the second special educational needs module in my uni course for young kids.
In both classes 2 years apart with different co-hort everyone in the class went 'thats you that is'.
I wondered why I had to work harder than others (10-5) in library Monday to Thursday to get by.
I just have to ensure I'm organised and double check things I have written and I'm ok. Bonus intelligence test just to check I was not thick put me in the top 1% for intelligence in the UK.
How have I used that? I can quote Simpsons seasons 1-14, peep show, partridge and most of popular music 1966-2008 from memory. Probably should start working on the cure for cancer or something....
There are plenty of people researching cancer cures. You may be the most talented Peep Show Quoter in the history of man. Embrace it "God, it’s so easy being a freak, no wonder they’re ten a penny! I also would embrace you given the chance. | |||
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"Come and say hi! Anyone with a diagnosis, or suspects they may have, any of the many Autism Spectrum Conditions, Add, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalcula, Tourette's syndrome, and any others I've forgotten. I was diagnosed with "The Condition Formerly Known as Aspergers" a year ago after first approaching the NHS about it in 2008. I assume that, according to the last Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM–5), you are included in the Autistic Spectrum, with a low-level symptomatology. Well, I hope you are able to keep a quasi-normal style of life and are supported by NHS services. Accepting weaknesses and focusing in strengths, everything can be (almost) alright... You all have my sympathy
Thank fuck for that. I was seriously worried I wouldn't have it and would have to carry on my quasi-normal life without it. The relief I feel. Almost indescribable"I know, right! I'm truly overwhelmed by this man's sympathy. It just flows forth and hits me on the face. | |||
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"ADD here, (non hyperactive- attention deficit disorder) can be a pain if im run down, but try and keep busy 100% of the time. Its led me into very dark places in the past. Words that sum it up. Frustrating Mentally destroying Lonely Obsessive 99% guy Ill do it one day Low self worth I manage it well mainly through the gym .every so often it gets the better of me Sorry you feel this way. I've been there too and it's shit "Its one of them, makes me what i am. Its not effected me in about 10 month but little things like forgetting names all the time is frustrating as i look ignorant. | |||
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"Dyspraxia here
My four year old god daughter has recently been diagnosed with Asperger's too.
Close links in the family. My brother and brother are both undiagnosed aspies and my eldest son and my mum are both on the waiting list after being referred for assessment.
I think my mum is incredibly brave to be going for a diagnosis at age 62.
Why is it brave? X"Because there is always the almost crippling fear that you will be told that this diagnosis that explains absolutely everything you've struggled with your whole life doesn't actually apply to you. It's easier to not seek the diagnosis at all than risk being told that. | |||
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"Dyspraxia here
My four year old god daughter has recently been diagnosed with Asperger's too.
Close links in the family. My brother and brother are both undiagnosed aspies and my eldest son and my mum are both on the waiting list after being referred for assessment.
I think my mum is incredibly brave to be going for a diagnosis at age 62.
Why is it brave? X
Because there is always the almost crippling fear that you will be told that this diagnosis that explains absolutely everything you've struggled with your whole life doesn't actually apply to you. It's easier to not seek the diagnosis at all than risk being told that. " | |||
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"Dyspraxia here
My four year old god daughter has recently been diagnosed with Asperger's too.
Close links in the family. My brother and brother are both undiagnosed aspies and my eldest son and my mum are both on the waiting list after being referred for assessment.
I think my mum is incredibly brave to be going for a diagnosis at age 62.
Why is it brave? X
Because there is always the almost crippling fear that you will be told that this diagnosis that explains absolutely everything you've struggled with your whole life doesn't actually apply to you. It's easier to not seek the diagnosis at all than risk being told that.
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" I was diagnosed with "The Condition Formerly Known as Aspergers" a year ago after first approaching the NHS about it in 2008. What are they calling aspergers now then? My soon to be ex, her dad, her brother, my stepson, are all aspergers. The DSMV scrapped all subtype names and now refer to them all as 'Autism Spectrum Conditions'. " I loved watching the undateables and it made me realise I was definitely Aspergers/ on the spectrum. I totally related to the guy who freaked out when plans changed. It made so much sense of things that had happened over the years. I’ve never been diagnosed, I don’t think it would change anything now. Maybe knowing as a teenager would have been useful, but you couldn’t tell me I was wrong then anyway. I’ve learnt to embrace the ‘weird’ and if you explain your weirdness people embrace you too. | |||
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"There have been some lengthy threads before on - especially - ASD experiencing users here. I view us all being part of the human family, that often others don't have the understanding, interest, flexibility or abilities to be so fully wonderful coexisting with us. That's an interesting take on it. Much is made of the theory that people on the spectrum are lacking in empathy (which I heartily disagree with), but there are studies showing that neurotypicals and neurodiverse are both able to experience empathy similarly and that there appears to be a disconnect between the two groups so misunderstanding and misinterpretation abounds. " I think that often people who could afford to be more generous in their investment to understand others who are somehow limited are often those who demonstrate a rigidity, by choice. There's empathy in people on both parts of the artificial divide but sometimes a difficulty with fluency. Diversity is good, as it can influence people to take stock and be more considerate as well as flexible. | |||
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"Come and say hi! Anyone with a diagnosis, or suspects they may have, any of the many Autism Spectrum Conditions, Add, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalcula, Tourette's syndrome, and any others I've forgotten. I was diagnosed with "The Condition Formerly Known as Aspergers" a year ago after first approaching the NHS about it in 2008. What are they calling aspergers now then? My soon to be ex, her dad, her brother, my stepson, are all aspergers. The DSMV scrapped all subtype names and now refer to them all as 'Autism Spectrum Conditions'. " Oh. Cool thanks. | |||
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" ADHD, like Tigger on crack! " This + a tough of Sheldon symptoms (can't spell the name of it ATM) So you have a hyper teenage smart arse that randomly zones out & can't always control what comes out my mouth & definitely not my expression. Lots more, but that's tip of the iceberg. Odd old me lol | |||
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"I'm autistic, only formally diagnosed a few years ago after many years of suspecting it. Huge relief for me, knowing there's a reason for the struggles I have, that I'm not simply an anti-social weirdo. My brain is just wired a bit differently. I love my autistic label, it has become an important part of my identity. " I'm still waiting for an assessment and diagnosis, but while I was working in speech therapy my manager had previously worked in autism and recognised that it was pretty likely, and it felt so validating to actually have a reason that I've always been bullied and struggled with socialising. | |||
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"I'm autistic, only formally diagnosed a few years ago after many years of suspecting it. Huge relief for me, knowing there's a reason for the struggles I have, that I'm not simply an anti-social weirdo. My brain is just wired a bit differently. I love my autistic label, it has become an important part of my identity. I'm still waiting for an assessment and diagnosis, but while I was working in speech therapy my manager had previously worked in autism and recognised that it was pretty likely, and it felt so validating to actually have a reason that I've always been bullied and struggled with socialising." Yeah I felt immensely validated and even peaceful, the psychiatrist who diagnosed me said she couldn't believe I hadn't been diagnosed when I was much younger because my traits were so obvious. It's a good feeling. Women/AFAB folk are typically much harder to diagnose since we present very differently. Good luck when your assessment finally comes.
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