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Aww, i really wanna reach through this screen and give you a great big hug.

Try making up stories while laying down. Or just lay down and pretend to sleep.

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Try making up stories while laying down. Or just lay down and pretend to sleep.

Pretend to sleep? You may as well just sleep.

What is Autism?

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Try making up stories while laying down. Or just lay down and pretend to sleep.

Pretend to sleep? You may as well just sleep.

That works too.

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What is Autism?

It's a disorder. http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism Plus how is that related to JCW's problem?

Oh okay.

What's a spasm?

Aw hun :c Do you have a simulation toy? Something to calm your nerves? Some of the other people I knew who had the same thing always carried around a simulation toy to lessen the spasms they were having. It could be anything, I remember one person had a bath sponge as one.

Just try to find something you can hold in your hand that will calm your nerves.

Aww..

If there's anything I can say: Get a stress ball, or some sort of soft toy, like a plush. That'll help.

(I wish they sold Gordon Ramsey plushies!)

it's time

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it's time

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What is Autism?

The reason why my sister will never talk anymore T_T

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What is Autism?

It's a type of disorder. Many people have it. There are many forms of Autism, such as Aspergers. I know a lot about Autism, as in 4th grade I helped a class that had only kids with Autism, and my cousin has Aspergers. It is hard to tell with some kids; as it isn't as obvious as others. Like my cousin, it can be difficult to tell. Everyone who has it acts different from each other. For example, one person won't talk, and another person could take things literally. Also, people who have it can be excited, but take it differently than people without Autism. With my cousin, it's extremely difficult to tell, like others. Hope that clears things up for you. If not, just ask me or Google Autism for more information.

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To clarify what high-functioning autism is, is that I don't exhibit some of the classic signs of autism, but I do exhibit others. What I do is that I'm not able to handle excitement like "normal" people can, so I spasm. I also can't do things like long-term projects as good as "normal" people do, among a myriad of other things.

I'm reading this as you get to over stimulated, correct? If this is happening, first walk away from what is doing this to you. Go to a quiet area and calm down. Just sit in quiet until it passes. You yourself can control this.
With the long term projects, take a break every so often. Eventually, you will get the project completed.
I don't quite understand why you would think you're not *normal* that's really putting yourself down. Actually you are normal, you just need to find a way to help yourself control these spasms. Try the *quiet time* . Relax with music, not head banging music either. Take a walk, just get away from the cause of your spasms, at least try these methods, alright?
Good luck to you. ^.^

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What is Autism?

It's a type of disorder. Many people have it. There are many forms of Autism, such as Aspergers. I know a lot about Autism, as in 4th grade I helped a class that had only kids with Autism, and my cousin has Aspergers. It is hard to tell with some kids; as it isn't as obvious as others. Like my cousin, it can be difficult to tell. Everyone who has it acts different from each other. For example, one person won't talk, and another person could take things literally. Also, people who have it can be excited, but take it differently than people without Autism. With my cousin, it's extremely difficult to tell, like others. Hope that clears things up for you. If not, just ask me or Google Autism for more information.

Thing is, my sister's autism makes her "mentally crazy". She's 12 and can't talk, read or write anything. Plus she acts, more or less, like a baby. And I mean it literally because she screams a and eats a lot, for example.

Why am I telling this? Well, I'm hoping, do you know what this kind of autism is called?

Hm... Sorry. I'm not exactly sure. I know a lot about Autism forms, but the only ones I know by name are Aspergers and Down syndrome. I'll see what I can find out.

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What is Autism?

The short answer is that Autism is multiple disorders that can diminish a person's communication and verbal abilities.

As to your issue, JCW, it's most likely that you are being overstimulated, as someone else mentioned. There's too much happening in the room at once and so your brain is firing off too many electrical impulses. One of them can easily misfire and thus you spasm. The recommendation is to decrease the level of stimulation. Leave the area if you can. Otherwise, lower the volume on any electronic devices, dim the lights (or turn them off), lie down, and put some ice on your head if necessary. The cold temperature should slow things down a bit. <.<

I have autism I hug my Spyro plush.

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I'm starting to spasm a lot more recently, and it's starting to become really annoying. It seems like I cant go through one episode of Hell's Kitchen anymore without spasms at least once. BTW my spasms are caused by over-stimulation. I'm really starting to hate this.

i also hate having autism :/

*re reads title* oh.

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To clarify what high-functioning autism is, is that I don't exhibit some of the classic signs of autism, but I do exhibit others. What I do is that I'm not able to handle excitement like "normal" people can, so I spasm. I also can't do things like long-term projects as good as "normal" people do, among a myriad of other things.

I'm the opposite of you as far as excitement is concerned. I too have High-Functioning Autism (Aspergers Syndrome). I can handle excitement like "normal" people can half the time.

Unlike a vast majority of people with autism, I have no problem or trouble controlling it at all. However, when I was little... I couldn't, but I had tons of help. Now, it's one of my greatest assets.

I remember my mother telling me a few times in the past I may be able to help others with the disability, aside from myself since again, I don't have any problems controlling it for the most part.

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I have a mild case Aspergers Syndrome. I'm usually alright until I see other people who aren't my family members, then I get all stressed and freak out and I shiver a lot.. That's why I like talking to people on the internet, as I don't get so scared. I don't have to look into their eyes or speak directly to them. According to my parents I did a lot of weird stuff as a young child.. apparently I still do.

I just flat-out had either little or no control whatsoever over my autism when I was a child. As for talking to other people who aren't in my family, I don't have any trouble with that half of the time.

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I have a mild case Aspergers Syndrome. I'm usually alright until I see other people who aren't my family members, then I get all stressed and freak out and I shiver a lot.. That's why I like talking to people on the internet, as I don't get so scared. I don't have to look into their eyes or speak directly to them. According to my parents I did a lot of weird stuff as a young child.. apparently I still do.

I just flat-out had absolutely NO control over mine when I was a child whatsoever... I was something of a monster, but not entirely. As for talking to other people who aren't in my family, I don't have any trouble with that half of the time.

I'm told that I used to sit on the floor rubbing the edge of my blanket between my fingers, stare at the wall for a ages and just ignore everyone. Unfortunately due to my anti-social behavior I never actually had any chums to spend time with during my childhood :I

Sorry to hear that. You've got friends here who like you for you are, myself included. In the midst of struggling to control mine, I managed to make lots of friends who cared about me and helped me get through that storm.

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I'm told that I used to sit on the floor rubbing the edge of my blanket between my fingers, stare at the wall for a ages and just ignore everyone. Unfortunately due to my anti-social behavior I never actually had any chums to spend time with during my childhood :I

Sorry to hear that. You've got friends here who like you for you are, myself included. In the midst of struggling to control mine, I managed to make lots of friends who cared about me and helped me get through that storm.

Thank you. You are all the best friends I could ever have.

You're welcome, and I feel the same way. I always look out for my friends and comfort them when they need it. I'm pretty much guardian-like natured.