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Survey : What are the Negative aspects of an High functioning Autistic person
Balakrishnan Chakravarthy
over 10 years ago
Hello, In my other discussion ,i have requested you guys to list the positive side of an high functioning autistic person and in this discussion i would like to list the negative side of the traits of being high functioning autistic person. Thank you in advance for your time ..Bala
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Quirky2212
over 10 years ago
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There is an awareness of being different, but you can't quite put your finger on what it is that makes you different. The pursuit of gaining the understanding can be like the hampster on the wheel - running…
nicole stirling
over 10 years ago
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1. inability to regulate emotions - i am either extremely happy or extremely sad. Intensity of emotions that i feel are out of my control really agitate me
2. meltdowns - high anxiety and stress can lead…
Quirky2212
over 10 years ago
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Nicole -
Great description. My experience is very, very similar. I wanted to post and explain - just didn't have the words.
~Quirky
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autism momma
over 10 years ago
Nicole;I agree,great post.Sometimes,I am not sure,if my oldest daughter is on the spectrum or not.I can`t relate to her at all.She is very into everything that is in style,and expensive clothes,and shoes.I don`t know.We just don`t relate to each other.Sparrow.I think my son had some of the issues with his body feeling disconnected,and not knowing what his needs are.Since he is non verbal,I think,maybe you have described what he is feeling,but since he can`t tell me,I don`t know for sure,and also,the low self esteem ,and wanting to share what you know,that others may not be interested in.Those are biggies for me.I wanted to post on this before,but,I`m not good with words,Sparrow,you blow me away,with your writing ability.I wish I had it.
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autism momma
over 10 years ago
Nicole;I agree,great post.Sometimes,I am not sure,if my oldest daughter is on the spectrum or not.I can`t relate to her at all.She is very into everything that is in style,and expensive clothes,and shoes.I don`t know.We just don`t relate to each other.Sparrow.I think my son had some of the issues with his body feeling disconnected,and not knowing what his needs are.Since he is non verbal,I think,maybe you have described what he is feeling,but since he can`t tell me,I don`t know for sure,and also,the low self esteem ,and wanting to share what you know,that others may not be interested in.Those are biggies for me.I wanted to post on this before,but,I`m not good with words,Sparrow,you blow me away,with your writing ability.I wish I had it.
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