I am a new mom to this group. I am so glad there is a group like this. My stepson has had behavior issues for the 4 years I have known him and we finally had a...
Hi I just joined. I have a 21 year old son wirh AS.I put a little info on the "My story" page. I am always looking for resources, information anything and...
If you are getting this from a therapist LEAVE NOW! FIND ANOTHER ONE. Granted, there are things that we repress as too painful, but it is also very easy for...
Take a look at the Research Digest page 7 in the OCF Newsletter ,The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Newsletter, Autism 11:101-110, 2007 S. Bejerot, titled...
Personally, with me, it's heat. Ever since I was a baby, I have not been able to fall asleep if the house is warm and I have never been able to sleep without...
HI Tracy, sorry for the late response. I have 4 children 1 with autism and 2 with Aspergers syndrome. The best advice I can give you is to read Tony Attwood's...
Ahhh! You are my twin! I am exactly the same way. That and I am always hot. Hot hot hot. I hate the heat. I want to move to Alaska, but I am so spoiled after...
This is very interesting to me, because I have OCD and I have two with Aspergers and 1 with autism. (personally I think they are the same, just varying...
You have to join The OC Foundation to get the newsletter... _http://www.ocfoundation.org/_ (http://www.ocfoundation.org/) Sincerely, Mitch Silvers Mitch...
I HAVE A FRIEND WITH AUTISM THAT IS NEEDING SOME PEN PALS SHE IS CRYING AND SAD BECAUSE SHE DOES NOT HAVE ANY PEN PALS HER NAME IS ERIN CAGLE HER ADDREESS IS: ...
Hi, everyone! I know I haven't been active here much as of late but I wish to extend a warm welcome to all the new members here, albeit belatedly, I must ...
Hi! I myself loathe the heat. I tend to get languid and lose my appetite. I cannot concentrate when I am hot. Also like yourself, I cannot sleep without at...
Hello my name is Gretchen. My son is Matthew. I need someone to talk to as well as information. My adopted son Matthew came into my life by way of foster care...
Hi. I am new to this group and have been reading with interest the subject of Asperger's Syndrome on this message board. I got to thinking about my quirky...
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Talk about intense interest in subjects -- how about dropping them. I just found folders of my writing on disc from 1998. I stopped writing years ago. I...
Hi Gretchen! First of all I want to commend you on adopting and fostering children. If only more were willing and able to do what you do. One place to try is a...
I can relate to almost all of that :) BTW you forgot one thing about yourself : your name. Kevin Riley ... From: silvermeteor2007 Date: 17/07/2007 12:27:38 PM ...
Not mechanically inclined and had no interest in things such as auto mechanics or house maintenance. My son would love to design Rollercoasters, but doesn't...
You describe me so perfectly. I was never with the "in crowd." It didn't really matter though. I don't remember ever really caring about being with the "in...
I need some advice. Last week I went to the neurologist to try to finally get an official diagnosis of epilepsy. I am glad that he listened to me. He seems to...
It certainly has been "normal" for my Aspie son (7 yrs of age) to have muscle tone issues, coordination problems, etc. He has a difficult time, for example,...
... It's interesting to me how many of these could be my husband - especially the lack of interest in mechanics or house maintenance. LOL. Many of them could...
I always enjoy good questionarries. So here are a few responses. 1. Completely hate auto or house repair type work. However, 25+ years later, I wish My...
I'm also rejecting other people when I realise who different they are. At the same time I am driven to understand and connect with people but this contrast...
Does anyone else have trouble driving? I tried to drive a few years ago and it didn't go well. You have to be aware of so many things at one time:speed limit,...
We worry about this with my son. He had trouble riding a bike, but he did do it. I don't think he likes it, though. Disney: 1996 All Star Sports, 1998 All Star...
Sadly, most drivers don't pay much attention to what is going on around them. I am actually a professional driver, I have a class A driver's license. I not...
I don't see how it is possible that so many aspies see themselves as having abnormally intense interests, or have trouble looking people in the eye. Or have...