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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!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 15, 2018
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@johnbishop

Hello my cyber friends on the Spectrum. I think I'm probably a neurotypical but just not typical. Kind of hard for me to explain also. I like being with friends but I really don't like big crowds. If I had to describe myself, I would say I am an extrovert living inside of an introverts body, if that is possible. Anyway, I subscribe to Netflix and just noticed a show called Atypical which is about a teen on the autism spectrum. There are 2 seasons available so it's been around awhile. I'm just wondering if anyone has seen it and if it's a good representation of being on the autism spectrum.

Just following your posts has been quite an education for me and I thank each of you for raising the awareness and contributing to this dialogue.

John

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Yes, while I'm probably neurotypical I understand what John is saying. There are degrees of being neurotypical I'm sure. I really get my energy from alone-time. I too, have appreciated this discussion. I realize that we are all different in our own way and that makes us unique. As we interact with the rest of the world our uniqueness enriches the lives of those around us. If there is one thing I've learned from this discussion, is that we should all celebrate who we are.

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stlouisgmajenn | @stlouisgmajenn | Sep 15, 2018
In reply to @gingerw "@mamacita My father always told me I was "different", but never said how. I did not..." + (show)
@gingerw

@mamacita My father always told me I was "different", but never said how. I did not have any support system from my family growing up, but recall a friend of my mother who took me under her wing, and supported me. That made my mother furious. And one teacher in high school who "saw" the real me, and tried to help as he could.

Yes, to all who would sit on the sideline, nod your head in agreement, or read comments with tears in your eyes as you recognize yourself or a loved one, know that this is a safe place to express yourself. Here's to our commonality, in all the various forms!
Ginger

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I've always been different. The only hugs I liked as an infant were from my mom but she's since proved invalid. My father molested me and she let him. I excelled in grammar school, college, in computers. It's amazing how many computer geeks are mentally challenged. We bond and laugh. Mainly while working the night shift.

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Parus | @parus | Sep 16, 2018

No doubt I am also neurotypical. I have had so may different labels throughout time I get upset with being labeled so many different things. I always did well with learning and preferred books, etc. to people. I no longer try to fit in and avoid places with lots of noise, strong smells, etc. due to overload. Maybe are all neuroatypical in some way. I am endeavoring to accept the being I am and continue to walk to the beat of my own little drum...

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stlouisgmajenn | @stlouisgmajenn | Sep 17, 2018
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@parus

No doubt I am also neurotypical. I have had so may different labels throughout time I get upset with being labeled so many different things. I always did well with learning and preferred books, etc. to people. I no longer try to fit in and avoid places with lots of noise, strong smells, etc. due to overload. Maybe are all neuroatypical in some way. I am endeavoring to accept the being I am and continue to walk to the beat of my own little drum...

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Neurotypical? What is this? Sounds like me but never heard the term. Seems there are others like me out here. Please, please, please, lets connect

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sirgalahad | @sirgalahad | Sep 17, 2018
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@stlouisgmajenn

Neurotypical? What is this? Sounds like me but never heard the term. Seems there are others like me out here. Please, please, please, lets connect

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neuro typical is a termused by peoples on the spectrum as refernec towards able bodied peoples .although I find it harsh term and labelling of people but that's my opinion and issue .as

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stlouisgmajenn | @stlouisgmajenn | Sep 17, 2018
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@sirgalahad

neuro typical is a termused by peoples on the spectrum as refernec towards able bodied peoples .although I find it harsh term and labelling of people but that's my opinion and issue .as

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Yes, labeling is crap until you need disability payments in the USA. I had to be labeled b4 I could retire. I say I'm retired. I worked hard, decades. Probably born autistic, incest survivor, lots of nerve damage from car accidents, head trauma. Bipolar is my current diagnosis. Plus PTSD. Getting weaned off Effexor, nasty drug, caused 2 mini strokes. I am no longer "able bodied". Can't even remember when I was. I can barely make it to the bathroom.

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sirgalahad | @sirgalahad | Sep 17, 2018
In reply to @stlouisgmajenn "Yes, labeling is crap until you need disability payments in the USA. I had to be..." + (show)
@stlouisgmajenn

Yes, labeling is crap until you need disability payments in the USA. I had to be labeled b4 I could retire. I say I'm retired. I worked hard, decades. Probably born autistic, incest survivor, lots of nerve damage from car accidents, head trauma. Bipolar is my current diagnosis. Plus PTSD. Getting weaned off Effexor, nasty drug, caused 2 mini strokes. I am no longer "able bodied". Can't even remember when I was. I can barely make it to the bathroom.

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unfortunately that's soame attitude has arrived in Australia if want federal govermentsupport as a disabled or autistic person .I have been diagnosed by prof ian hickey brain and mind institute Sydney university as autistic under DSM-5 .WE THEN ARE REQUIRED TO GET SUPPORT FORM THE GOVET THROUGH ndis TO SEE THEIR CINICAL PYSCHOLOGIST AT A FURTHER COST OF $ 3,00O .TO BE THE TOLD UNDERTHE DIAGNOSIS OF DISABILITY FUCNTIONA.LITY AS AN AUTITSIC I AM NOT DISABLED OR DISFUNCTIONAL ENOUGH TO WARRANT FINANACIAL SUPPORT BY THE GOVT .THEY AGREE I AM AUTISTIC BUT I AM ALSO CALLED A NEW DIAGNOSTIC TERM OF permanently DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED WHICH IS A VERY CUTE WAY OF AVOIDING AND RATIONALISING COSTS TOWARDS AUTISTIC PEOPLES.

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sirgalahad | @sirgalahad | Sep 17, 2018
In reply to @stlouisgmajenn "Yes, labeling is crap until you need disability payments in the USA. I had to be..." + (show)
@stlouisgmajenn

Yes, labeling is crap until you need disability payments in the USA. I had to be labeled b4 I could retire. I say I'm retired. I worked hard, decades. Probably born autistic, incest survivor, lots of nerve damage from car accidents, head trauma. Bipolar is my current diagnosis. Plus PTSD. Getting weaned off Effexor, nasty drug, caused 2 mini strokes. I am no longer "able bodied". Can't even remember when I was. I can barely make it to the bathroom.

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SAD ALSO WATCH OUT FOR LIPITOR I CHANGED MY ANTIDEPRESSANTS BECUASE I GOT TIRED OF BEING PERMANENTLY CLOUDY AND NOT ABLE TO FUCNTION IN MY JOB AS A TEACHER AND SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL OFFICER

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sirgalahad | @sirgalahad | Sep 19, 2018

sorries I have forgotten again regarding use of capital letter some will view it as a threat and apologies to those members

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sirgalahad | @sirgalahad | Sep 24, 2018

just an update in regards my health and mental health I am currently slipped back into Autism Burnout and had to see my Psychiatrist on Friday for a change medicines and to get some counselling and support . I had a major varicose vein bled from 2 veins in my left calf when I banged it on the edge of a shop counter and felt cold liquid on my leg and noticed a major pool of blood and rushed to the local medical center .I therefore nearly bled out and died . I survived and had 20 stitches to close off the veins and to save my life . I was the racially and culturally abused by an Asian and an Indian for being disabled and autistic .when he kept belittling me I melted down and blew merry hell out of him and got both arrested for disability abuse .Will be going to court and then a very close old school friend from when we both were in Kindergarten 55 years ago died on Wednesday from a major heart attack in front of his wife at lunch . I will miss bruce he had 4 coronary arteries blocked the ambos couldn't restart his heart
so folks I am in recovery and its going to take a while to reset the operating system of my autistic brain .I will be askew and not on the air

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