Adults On The Autism Spectrum

Posted by Mamacita, Alumna Mentor @mamacita, Apr 29, 2018

Maybe you were really shy as a child. Perhaps you took home a huge stack of books from the school library, read them, and returned them the next day. Or did your best friend find you crying in your closet, unable to answer the question "Why?" At any rate, your life could be traced to the Self-Help section of the local bookstore. Unfortunately, most of the books were not much help. ADHD seemed to fit, at times. Your shrink said you might be Bi-Polar, although she wasn't really certain. All you knew was that you rarely fit in, anywhere. One day at work, it hit you square in the face: I don't speak these people's language! Really, it was like you were all playing this game, and everyone knew the rules but you. You couldn't tell a joke, and you never "got" any joke your co-worker tried to tell you. People started getting annoyed with you, because you had a memory like a steel trap. They didn't appreciate it when you called them on the carpet. Who knew? This was my life, and worse. I finally aced several tests that pointed me to the answer to my questions. The Autism Spectrum. Guess what? Little kids with Autism grow up to be Adults with Autism. Diagnosed late in life? This is the place for you!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Autism (ASD) Support Group.

P.S. Anyone out there familiar with The Joy of Autism? Just ran into it this morning. Let me know what you think. XOX

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loves and bear hugs dear dear miss Mamacita

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Good Friday morning to you! How are you all, my darlings? Ready for a peaceful, calming, yet fun weekend, perhaps? I hope you don't have to work at all this weekend. But if you do, know that Mamacita is here, thinking about all of you, sending bear hugs and puppy dog devotion to you all!

We have a black, middle aged Pug that we named Sir Puggleton. In moments of extreme fondness for him, we call him Pugsley. He requires a good bit of attention, as Pugs have flat faces and sometimes respiratory issues. This particular Pug has allergies. Just like his family! So we have to medicate him every day.

We love Pugalot, but sometimes he is cranky and short on good manners. So we correct him, love him, and attempt to give him - and us - a good life. Just like this page. I love it. I love having all of you in my life. If I am wrong about something, I desire to correct it. If you have overstepped the bounderies, somewhat, I will sweetly, gently, private message you. We are all human, and as such, we make mistakes from time to time. No worries. You are free to express yourself and to ask questions.

This is a safe place for grown ups who are Spectrum Dwellers! For us to discuss, share information, tell our stories, and support each other. Everything else is icing on the cake. I share all kinds of information about Autism On my Facebook page. Every single day. I will indeed begin sharing more factual information as I find it. On here. Right here. There are exciting new developments ahead of us. Let's travel that road together. "No information about us, without us." Love you! Remember....we are better together.

Mamacita

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John Bishop, thank you for liking our page! I have a short writing from Jeanette Purkis Au , noted Autism Advocate, Author, and Speaker, regarding social media that I will try to share here. If it doesn't work out, I may need another try .

Well, that didn't work. Back to the drawing board. A member private messaged me with information on how to successfully transfer information. Looks like I need a refresher course! Have a good weekend and I hope to "talk " with you again soon!

So, don't sweat the small stuff, guys and dolls. Don't let the little things get to you. We Auties can be very sensitive, and when we make mistakes it feels so embarassing. But we all have to learn things, you know, and we all learn in different ways. It's really ok. See y'all later!

Mamacita

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@mamacita

Good Friday morning to you! How are you all, my darlings? Ready for a peaceful, calming, yet fun weekend, perhaps? I hope you don't have to work at all this weekend. But if you do, know that Mamacita is here, thinking about all of you, sending bear hugs and puppy dog devotion to you all!

We have a black, middle aged Pug that we named Sir Puggleton. In moments of extreme fondness for him, we call him Pugsley. He requires a good bit of attention, as Pugs have flat faces and sometimes respiratory issues. This particular Pug has allergies. Just like his family! So we have to medicate him every day.

We love Pugalot, but sometimes he is cranky and short on good manners. So we correct him, love him, and attempt to give him - and us - a good life. Just like this page. I love it. I love having all of you in my life. If I am wrong about something, I desire to correct it. If you have overstepped the bounderies, somewhat, I will sweetly, gently, private message you. We are all human, and as such, we make mistakes from time to time. No worries. You are free to express yourself and to ask questions.

This is a safe place for grown ups who are Spectrum Dwellers! For us to discuss, share information, tell our stories, and support each other. Everything else is icing on the cake. I share all kinds of information about Autism On my Facebook page. Every single day. I will indeed begin sharing more factual information as I find it. On here. Right here. There are exciting new developments ahead of us. Let's travel that road together. "No information about us, without us." Love you! Remember....we are better together.

Mamacita

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John, thank you again for all the technical assistance you have given me. I really appreciate it. I was never trained on how to use all these devices. Again, if I can find a beginners class, I am claiming a spot! Here where I live college is free if you are over 65. All you need are the books and room in the class so the professor is comfortable!

Have a lovely weekend. Stay warm!

Mamacita

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@mamacita

John, thank you again for all the technical assistance you have given me. I really appreciate it. I was never trained on how to use all these devices. Again, if I can find a beginners class, I am claiming a spot! Here where I live college is free if you are over 65. All you need are the books and room in the class so the professor is comfortable!

Have a lovely weekend. Stay warm!

Mamacita

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Good morning Mamacita @mamacita, I am excited to see this discussion that you started become so active. Greetings from South Eastern Minnesota where it's brignt, sunny and currently 5 degrees but it is supposed to get up to a high of 24 degrees today. We have a dusting of snow almost covering the ground and it's starting to look a little like Christmas even though we haven't celebrated Thanksgiving yet. Does your local school district have a Community Education Department? They have that here in Minnesota and they normally offer some great adult education on computers and social media for us Oldies but Goodies.

I had not heard of Jeanette Purkis Au mentioned in your previous post but I did a little searching and maybe these links will help.

Jeanette Purkis on autism and empowerment
-- https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/jeanette-purkis-autism-empowerment/7528224

Reflections on 'Lateral Violence and the Autistic Community (her website/blog)
-- https://jeanettepurkis.wordpress.com/2018/11/08/reflections-on-lateral-violence-and-the-autistic-community/

Disability, Resilience and Achieving the Supposedly Impossible: Jeanette Purkis at TEDxCanberra
-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqdGb4TraFk

John

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Good morning Mamacita @mamacita, I am excited to see this discussion that you started become so active. Greetings from South Eastern Minnesota where it's brignt, sunny and currently 5 degrees but it is supposed to get up to a high of 24 degrees today. We have a dusting of snow almost covering the ground and it's starting to look a little like Christmas even though we haven't celebrated Thanksgiving yet. Does your local school district have a Community Education Department? They have that here in Minnesota and they normally offer some great adult education on computers and social media for us Oldies but Goodies.

I had not heard of Jeanette Purkis Au mentioned in your previous post but I did a little searching and maybe these links will help.

Jeanette Purkis on autism and empowerment
-- https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/jeanette-purkis-autism-empowerment/7528224

Reflections on 'Lateral Violence and the Autistic Community (her website/blog)
-- https://jeanettepurkis.wordpress.com/2018/11/08/reflections-on-lateral-violence-and-the-autistic-community/

Disability, Resilience and Achieving the Supposedly Impossible: Jeanette Purkis at TEDxCanberra
-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqdGb4TraFk

John

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@johnbishop
Hi John:

I just listened to the above video. It was wonderful! Thanks for sharing that.

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@mamacita

Good Friday morning to you! How are you all, my darlings? Ready for a peaceful, calming, yet fun weekend, perhaps? I hope you don't have to work at all this weekend. But if you do, know that Mamacita is here, thinking about all of you, sending bear hugs and puppy dog devotion to you all!

We have a black, middle aged Pug that we named Sir Puggleton. In moments of extreme fondness for him, we call him Pugsley. He requires a good bit of attention, as Pugs have flat faces and sometimes respiratory issues. This particular Pug has allergies. Just like his family! So we have to medicate him every day.

We love Pugalot, but sometimes he is cranky and short on good manners. So we correct him, love him, and attempt to give him - and us - a good life. Just like this page. I love it. I love having all of you in my life. If I am wrong about something, I desire to correct it. If you have overstepped the bounderies, somewhat, I will sweetly, gently, private message you. We are all human, and as such, we make mistakes from time to time. No worries. You are free to express yourself and to ask questions.

This is a safe place for grown ups who are Spectrum Dwellers! For us to discuss, share information, tell our stories, and support each other. Everything else is icing on the cake. I share all kinds of information about Autism On my Facebook page. Every single day. I will indeed begin sharing more factual information as I find it. On here. Right here. There are exciting new developments ahead of us. Let's travel that road together. "No information about us, without us." Love you! Remember....we are better together.

Mamacita

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@mamacita It has been a rough few days for me, personally. This past Wed night, there was a mass shooting in Thousand Oaks [CA], where 12 people were killed. The law enforcement officer who was killed was someone I had worked with. As that tragedy unfolded, I watched many former co-workers start to deal with this senseless tragedy. Then, the next day, before first responders could take a breath, a fire started in that same part of the county, and still rages on. There has been so much loss. Last December I was caught up in the big fire in my county, and cowered for 3 days with car packed, fully clothed, little rest, as the storm of flames swirled around and near me. So these two tragedies this week, one manmade, one by nature, has reduced my resilience. The smoke in the air and sight of active fire yesterday, took me right back to last December.

What am I doing today? Talking to you, my cyber friends, around this table of care. Releasing the dark energy. But also being grateful for being able to feel, and acknowledge the effects of the events. It helps a lot.
Ginger

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@mamacita It has been a rough few days for me, personally. This past Wed night, there was a mass shooting in Thousand Oaks [CA], where 12 people were killed. The law enforcement officer who was killed was someone I had worked with. As that tragedy unfolded, I watched many former co-workers start to deal with this senseless tragedy. Then, the next day, before first responders could take a breath, a fire started in that same part of the county, and still rages on. There has been so much loss. Last December I was caught up in the big fire in my county, and cowered for 3 days with car packed, fully clothed, little rest, as the storm of flames swirled around and near me. So these two tragedies this week, one manmade, one by nature, has reduced my resilience. The smoke in the air and sight of active fire yesterday, took me right back to last December.

What am I doing today? Talking to you, my cyber friends, around this table of care. Releasing the dark energy. But also being grateful for being able to feel, and acknowledge the effects of the events. It helps a lot.
Ginger

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Hello @gingerw, I'm so sorry to hear of all of the traumas you have been living with. I didn't realize all of this was happening in your locale. How very unfortunate.

I'm glad that you came to this table to share your burdens. Hoping for better days ahead for you and your community!

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@gingerw So much going on for you at this time. I will be keeping you in my thoughts. I have been aware of the Cali fires and knowing a cyber friend is in this hits a bit closer to home. Please keep us up to date as you can. Be safe.

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