I made an appointment at a local clinic. Assuming things start well (right Dr.+ right drugs). What can I expect 2-3 years down the road?
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2013 -
4 answers
I am not casual. My job requires me to write casually. I keep getting told to be less "direct" in my intercommunication style with people. Oh yeah, and I'm an Aspie woman.
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posted by Phalene
on Apr 19, 2013 -
22 answers
Asking for a dear Australian friend, "Ariane" who feels she has nowhere else to turn. Any and all advice gratefully received.
"My son Henry is 19 years old and has Aspergers. He has a little brother George who is 12 and a sister Lily who is 2 1/2. We all live at home with my partner (who is the biological father of Lily).
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posted by taff
on Mar 18, 2013 -
16 answers
How do I best manage a discussion-based course where one student speaks out too frequently because of Asperger’s? I teach university courses at a school with small class sizes of approximately 10 students. One of my students this semester has Asperger’s and speaks out too frequently—usually on topic but usually to share a personal experience with the topic rather than to move the discussion forward.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 14, 2013 -
15 answers
Can you suggest some kick-ass female career/life role models for this social-sciences loving, radical left-leaning, and possibly autistic, woman? I need to read about other people who have been successful in the areas I've struggled in. Not Temple Grandin, please. Many snowflakes inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 11, 2012 -
16 answers
Last night I slept for five hours and 45 minutes. For the last 20 years. I've tried many of the frequently recommended solutions such as melatonin and environmental changes, and am not sure what my next step should be.
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posted by mecran01
on Sep 20, 2012 -
34 answers
What Lego-related gift should I get in the USA for a bright 5 year old Australian with Asperger spectrum issues? He likes Lego and has a particular interest in Legoland in San Diego. I want something that costs no more than $20 and I'd rather leave presents of actual Lego to his parents.
posted by Joe in Australia
on Jul 8, 2012 -
9 answers
Need help finding resources for parents of adult children with Asperger's.
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posted by sonika
on Jul 6, 2012 -
7 answers
How do I interact with an adult brother of my girlfriend I am meeting for the first time... who may have Asperger's/autism spectrum...... in a way that makes them feel comfortable?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 29, 2012 -
18 answers
My little brother probably has asperger's. He most definitely has next to no interests. Can you help me me find something my brother might like? Snowflakes inside, of course.
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posted by semp
on Feb 11, 2012 -
14 answers
What are some informative self-help books and other resources (preferably online or UK-based) for adults dealing with abusive parents who have undiagnosed cognitive deficits and are emotionally stunted?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 1, 2012 -
2 answers
To what extent can a company accommodate a disabled person? Ontario, Canada specifically.
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posted by raintree
on Dec 1, 2011 -
6 answers
I am concerned about my nephew's strange behavior. He paces a lot, is extremely antisocial, and exhibits other odd behavior.
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posted by ElizabethEllis
on Nov 27, 2011 -
38 answers
How can I create a game that will give quest lines, experience, achievements, rewards for accomplishing social life skills?
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posted by Wuggie Norple
on Sep 8, 2011 -
4 answers
Coworker definitely has a social disorder (undiagnosed) and the suggestions given by my boss to handle the situation have not worked and I've become very anxious and have difficulty keeping myself from acting out towards this person when they continue with the unsettling behavior.
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posted by RoadMapper
on Sep 6, 2011 -
45 answers
How do you decide what to share with others? I am a 28-year-old woman with Asperger Syndrome, and my biggest hurdle is figuring out what sorts of things are appropriate to share with others. So far in my life, I have erred too much on the side of caution, and I regret that I have missed out on great friendships just because I can't pick up on signals and I constantly feel like I'm wasting peoples' time even when they assure me I am not. I would like to get better at sharing on social media in particular, but I find myself totally paralyzed trying to decide what's worthy of sharing with others. I need help and advice on how to improve this crucial social skill.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 10, 2011 -
27 answers
Are there good sources for a scientist to improve emotional intelligence - in particular, to be able to read others' emotions and ape appropriate emotions as needed socially?
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posted by juliewhite
on Jun 23, 2011 -
16 answers
How do I look forward and be optimistic when the more I learn about my son's Nonverbal Learning Disability the more scared and grief-stricken I become? He's almost 17 and will be a junior in September in public high school, and he's been unsuccessful at everything he's ever tried to do.
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posted by maloon
on Jun 12, 2011 -
14 answers
Special Education Filter: What kind of questions do I ask someone interviewing to be my child's Personal Care Attendant?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2011 -
4 answers
Someone I care about probably has Asperger's and might be depressed but has never given therapy a real shot. How do
I get help from a professional and find the right resources so that I can help them? What is the best way to make them want to get help themselves? Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 17, 2011 -
8 answers
What connection could there be (if any) between rates of Asperger's and autism and styles of media being consumed?
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posted by littlerobothead
on Nov 22, 2010 -
11 answers
A week ago, my sister and her husband (they have a four year old) have decided to undergo a trial separation. Please help me figure out how best to support her, and whether or not I should keep my mouth shut.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 9, 2010 -
17 answers
I am 21 years old. I've made little academic progress since high school, largely due to depression (hypomanic bipolar). My mother talks to me like I'm almost, but not quite, a lost cause and an albatross around my families' neck, slowly bankrupting my mother and raiding my sister's college fund. How do I know if my mom's negativity is affecting me and if she should stop, or if I'm just taking normal criticism too hard?
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posted by MuppetNavy
on Nov 3, 2010 -
28 answers
So I'm a late-twenties bi woman, and I'm still a virgin who's never had a boyfriend or girlfriend (I prefer guys). I'm glad I waited this long, though - even when I was 18, my Asperger's had me feeling somewhat younger socially and emotionally, and I was nowhere near ready to date or do anything. But now I've reached the point where I'm ready to start meeting some nice prospects, looking for a relationship and, yes, having sex. (NSFW)
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posted by tamagogirl
on Nov 1, 2010 -
15 answers
Where can I find relatively unbiased information on medicinal use of marijuana, in particular in relation to mental disorders (list follows inside)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2010 -
13 answers
My husband has Asperger's Syndrome and a lot of unresolved anger towards his ex-wife. These two things are horrible together, as he is frequently mean to me, punishing me for things she did to him, but then he is unable to grasp how upsetting this is for me. I've been trying to get him to go to therapy to try to work out his anger about her, but in the meantime I need strategies to cope with living like this, as it is making me lose my mind with frustration, anger, and sadness.
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posted by anonymous
on May 24, 2010 -
28 answers
How do I respond to my husband's silent treatment? He has got incredibly angry over some perceived error on my part and is now icing me out whenever we are alone. I don't know what to do.
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posted by geekgirl397
on Apr 11, 2010 -
65 answers
Resources in NYC for a strongly Aspergers teenager to start learning about software development?
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posted by ook
on Feb 26, 2010 -
10 answers
Lately there have been a lot of people telling me I have Asperger's syndrome, most notably so my mother. What exactly should I... do
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posted by tehloki
on Jan 14, 2010 -
32 answers
How to deal with a boss who might have Asperger's? I'm the new nanny for a 4-year-old child on the Autism spectrum.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 24, 2009 -
29 answers
I'm 16 years old. I have (though somewhat borderline) Asperger's and I'm highly intellectually (verbal, not quite visual-spatial) gifted. I don't do well in school, you could say I'm an "underachiever". I graduate high school this year. I will most likely not get into either of my top universities in the city (I'm Canadian, btw). I don't mind taking next year (from graduation until I'm 17.5) to "mature a bit" but eventually I want to go to school overseas. I need to prove to my parents I can live alone... without actually living alone.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 13, 2009 -
30 answers
How do I explain to my mom and my therapist that I feel like my depression has come back and that I'm wasting my time at college?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Nov 2, 2009 -
24 answers
My mom sent me an email today acknowledging for the very first time (that I am aware of) that she experiences symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I would like to write the best response that I can to her, with some links or information about possible next steps. I don't want to screw this up, please help me help her!
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 30, 2009 -
8 answers
Know of any psychiatrists or psychologists in the Brisbane, Qld area who specialise in--or at least have some knowledge of--Aspergers Syndrome?
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posted by mjao
on Nov 3, 2008 -
3 answers
My boyfriend has started a GFCF (gluten-free, casein-free) diet. This is following a recent diagnosis of Adult Aspergers. Please help us.
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posted by mjao
on Oct 25, 2008 -
22 answers
Organization, self and environmental control and time management: How do I holistically reduce chaos from my life so that I can function well? I don't just need a plan, I need follow through.
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posted by Phalene
on Oct 1, 2008 -
11 answers
What advice or words of wisdom would you offer my eighth-grade son on the subject of girls?
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posted by maloon
on Aug 14, 2008 -
29 answers
What is a good career move for a 40ish guy with an MA in literature, an MSIS in general library work, and a work history that does not reflect his real skills because recently diagnosed Aspergers was holding him back a lot?
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posted by gtaylor
on Aug 11, 2008 -
4 answers
Crazy Family Filter: Help me cope with my family's mental health issues? (long)
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posted by Phalene
on Aug 11, 2008 -
18 answers
Is it possible for a relationship between one neuro-typical partner and one partner with asperger's to be in a genuinely fulfilling relationship?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2008 -
16 answers
I have to share an office with a "percussionist." He drums on his desk, taps his foot, etc. It drives me crazy, and I feel like my head is about to explode. Is it rude for me to ask him to stop? If so, what else can I do?
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posted by grumblebee
on Nov 29, 2007 -
56 answers
My girlfriend has Asperger's syndrome, and while I have no official diagnosis, I am a bit of a geek. We would like to have children at some point in the future. Will our children be at risk of more-serious autistic spectrum disorders because of our own less-serious "conditions"?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 26, 2007 -
24 answers
