The Revamped TSR Asperger's Society!
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Original post by Peregrinum
No, it's not. Feeling bad one day and okay the next is simply experiencing the normal ups and downs of life. Depression is an actual illness and possibly a very dangerous one. However, when people call all the little "blues" and fleeting moments of unhappiness "depression" it undermines the significance of the real, clinical depression and it also adds to the stigma. People with the illness get told to snap out or get over it, but you can't just get over it the way you can get over a bad day and that's because having a bad day does NOT mean having depression.
Stop being so tedious, ofcourse I wasn't diagnosing him with clinical depression.
Original post by avhhs
I didn't watch the program (didn't know there was one 
), but I feel that article really isn't good in presenting us lot in a good light.
), but I feel that article really isn't good in presenting us lot in a good light.I came across this researching aspergers, according to this ignorant article we are retarded dangers to the public. I don't relate to this man at all, and I hate how they said he had 'severe learning disabilities'; aspergers is not a learning disability
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/9492599.Tot_attacked_by_adult_with_Aspergers/
Original post by translucent
I came across this researching aspergers, according to this ignorant article we are retarded dangers to the public. I don't relate to this man at all, and I hate how they said he had 'severe learning disabilities'; aspergers is not a learning disability
That is ridiculous. I know Aspergers isn't a mental health problems, (although I seem to remember that some will have both) but people with those kind of problems are more likely to hurt themselves than a member of public.
I could really do with some help, please:
I volunteer in a charity shop and sometimes help someone else if required. She asked me today why do I hate "small talk"? Short of coming out and saying (when I get my diagnosis - I have an appointment on Thursday) that I am Autistic, what do I say / do?
I volunteer in a charity shop and sometimes help someone else if required. She asked me today why do I hate "small talk"? Short of coming out and saying (when I get my diagnosis - I have an appointment on Thursday) that I am Autistic, what do I say / do?
Hello guys! I've just spotted this society on here and I thought I'd pop in.
My name's Lamperouge... or April, whichever you prefer! I'm a student, I'm in my final year and I study Spanish and English Literature. So...I have a dual diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome and Developmental Dyspraxia, and although I'm an awful lot better than what I used to be, I really struggle with communication - knowing what to say, how to say it, how to control my tone of voice. I'm unintentionally rude, and this is a massive problem for me.I abhor small talk, but I give it a go anyway! I'm not good with verbal or facial cues, but apparently I crack some really good, unintentional jokes. I find metaphors and smilies fascinating and really confusing, all at the same time! I've lived in Valencia for a year independently, and I'm hoping to go to Seville this September to work. My aim is to become a translator
...Well, that's me. Hopefully I don't sound like an arrogant arse. I look forward to chatting with you guys.
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My name's Lamperouge... or April, whichever you prefer! I'm a student, I'm in my final year and I study Spanish and English Literature. So...I have a dual diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome and Developmental Dyspraxia, and although I'm an awful lot better than what I used to be, I really struggle with communication - knowing what to say, how to say it, how to control my tone of voice. I'm unintentionally rude, and this is a massive problem for me.I abhor small talk, but I give it a go anyway! I'm not good with verbal or facial cues, but apparently I crack some really good, unintentional jokes. I find metaphors and smilies fascinating and really confusing, all at the same time! I've lived in Valencia for a year independently, and I'm hoping to go to Seville this September to work. My aim is to become a translator
...Well, that's me. Hopefully I don't sound like an arrogant arse. I look forward to chatting with you guys.
x
Original post by OU Student
I have my diagnosis. I don't quite meet the criteria for Aspergers.
Why not?
Original post by Oli-Ol
Why not?
The main difference is speech.
Original post by OU Student
The main difference is speech.
Why does your speech not meet the criteria?
Hi guys, just come accross this thread- just wondering what your test was like for Aspergers? I was tested for it three years ago at 17 and the test I had seemed more like it was designed for 3 year olds- I had to make up a story with kids toys and act it out and also read from a book aimed at 3/4 year olds learning to read.
Original post by Oli-Ol
Why does your speech not meet the criteria?
I had / have delayed speech or something.
Original post by Ivanka
Mine was like that, exactly as you described - I was seventeen and thinking that the centre must have seen a seventeen-year-old teenager for the first time if I got tasks like those. However, it seems now that it's common practice...
I feel as though I've missed out. I never had that. I just had to talk about my childhood and interests.
Question for those with siblings on the spectrum:
How do you deal with parents who constantly say that your sibling is worse than you? (ignoring the obvious when one is low functioning and the other is high functioning) Mum keeps doing this. But seems to be forget that unlike my brother, I have other issues alongside, including what seems to be hypo / hypersensitivity to everything.
Original post by OU Student
I feel as though I've missed out. I never had that. I just had to talk about my childhood and interests.
Question for those with siblings on the spectrum:
How do you deal with parents who constantly say that your sibling is worse than you? (ignoring the obvious when one is low functioning and the other is high functioning) Mum keeps doing this. But seems to be forget that unlike my brother, I have other issues alongside, including what seems to be hypo / hypersensitivity to everything.
Question for those with siblings on the spectrum:
How do you deal with parents who constantly say that your sibling is worse than you? (ignoring the obvious when one is low functioning and the other is high functioning) Mum keeps doing this. But seems to be forget that unlike my brother, I have other issues alongside, including what seems to be hypo / hypersensitivity to everything.
My mum has done this for as long as I can remember, because both my dad and little brother are further along the spectrum than I am. It's really annoying.
Original post by Oli-Ol
My mum has done this for as long as I can remember, because both my dad and little brother are further along the spectrum than I am. It's really annoying.
It's starting to annoy me too. I think it's because I actually make an effort to do stuff (I go to a running club twice a week and will be attending a NAS branch meeting for people on the spectrum) and mum allows him to just do nothing all day. She's also happy for him to claim benefits; yet I can't do that. I have to find a job.
If he was low functioning, I could see her point. But he's not.
Original post by OU Student
It's starting to annoy me too. I think it's because I actually make an effort to do stuff (I go to a running club twice a week and will be attending a NAS branch meeting for people on the spectrum) and mum allows him to just do nothing all day. She's also happy for him to claim benefits; yet I can't do that. I have to find a job.
If he was low functioning, I could see her point. But he's not.
If he was low functioning, I could see her point. But he's not.
It's a slightly different problem for me, because it's my little brother, who, irritatingly, is more intelligent than I am. He's really antisocial, doesn't see the need for friends... typical aspie really. But whereas I make the effort to socialise because I was forced to when I was his age, he can stay in his room all day making balloon animals. We get on fairly well, but it irritates me that his intelligence and brilliance at everything is celebrated.
Original post by Oli-Ol
It's a slightly different problem for me, because it's my little brother, who, irritatingly, is more intelligent than I am. He's really antisocial, doesn't see the need for friends... typical aspie really. But whereas I make the effort to socialise because I was forced to when I was his age, he can stay in his room all day making balloon animals. We get on fairly well, but it irritates me that his intelligence and brilliance at everything is celebrated.
A lot of this is the same for me. Except, he's older and just plays on his computer all day. I'm not allowed to do that. I've been told time and time again to get a job.
On the subject of working, I think I have a serious problem - diagnosed on Thursday and told my work programme adviser that I've been diagnosed with a communication disorder. (communication is my main issue) She has now asked for a doctor's note.
I haven't seen my GP about my Autism since January, when I asked for a referral. I'm now worried that again, I'm going to be told to go on to ESA. In one way that would be easier - I can job hunt at my own pace.Question to everyone on here:
How much do you get compared to Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory? Happens to me a lot and it's really irritating -_-
My boyfriend also thinks it's funny to say 'Aww my little Aspergers girl' every time I make a mistake.
How much do you get compared to Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory? Happens to me a lot and it's really irritating -_-
My boyfriend also thinks it's funny to say 'Aww my little Aspergers girl' every time I make a mistake.
Original post by Oli-Ol
Question to everyone on here:
How much do you get compared to Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory? Happens to me a lot and it's really irritating -_-
My boyfriend also thinks it's funny to say 'Aww my little Aspergers girl' every time I make a mistake.
How much do you get compared to Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory? Happens to me a lot and it's really irritating -_-
My boyfriend also thinks it's funny to say 'Aww my little Aspergers girl' every time I make a mistake.
I get compared to Will from the Inbetweeners a lot although I do not know much about the character himself since I do not watch the Inbetweeners.
I've not been compared to anyone.
Is anyone here on the work programme? I'm on it and have had nothing but problems. I was given a lecture today because apparently it's my fault that I supposedly agree to do stuff and then email my adviser and tell her no.
They don't understand my disabilities (I have Autism and a load of other stuff) and then make everything out to be my fault.
Is anyone here on the work programme? I'm on it and have had nothing but problems. I was given a lecture today because apparently it's my fault that I supposedly agree to do stuff and then email my adviser and tell her no.
They don't understand my disabilities (I have Autism and a load of other stuff) and then make everything out to be my fault.
not on the work programme sorry 
has anybody else managed to drastically improve their social skills? and if so, could anyone give me tips. apparently its just a question of practice and i've tried being brave, and going to lots of clubs and putting myself in social places....yet im still standing there like an awkward lemon every single time. i'm not even as anxious as i used to be, but my brain apparently doesn't have the resources to make decent conversation and consequently i seem to actively deter people who make the effort to talk to me, away :P
has anybody else managed to drastically improve their social skills? and if so, could anyone give me tips. apparently its just a question of practice and i've tried being brave, and going to lots of clubs and putting myself in social places....yet im still standing there like an awkward lemon every single time. i'm not even as anxious as i used to be, but my brain apparently doesn't have the resources to make decent conversation and consequently i seem to actively deter people who make the effort to talk to me, away :PQuick Reply
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