(February 19, 2014 at 10:27 pm)aspiecat Wrote:

(February 19, 2014 at 7:27 pm)Beccs Wrote: Welcome from a cat loving Aussie living in Wellington.

Hey there Becs - I am FROM Wellington! How's the wind? LOL

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(February 19, 2014 at 10:18 pm)KichigaiNeko Wrote: from Perth Western Australia

My mother and stepfather live in Stirling, Perth! My son and I were last there Xmas 2012. Great place to visit.

My son is also an aspie. It is a great place.... pity about the sand. Zen and I are a bit further NOR from Stirling.

(February 20, 2014 at 5:11 am)pocaracas Wrote: Welcome aspiecat!
First and foremost: what's an aspie?
I think I know what a cat is, so don't bother with that part!

It seems you chose your residence poorly. Should have come over to Portugal, where people just don't give a hoot about your church going habits; the weather is great (except in those few occasions when it's not), the food is awesome and healthy and the politicians are out to get us!... oh, sorry, that's the same everywhere, huh?

Anyway... enjoy this fine corner of the web. We shall endeavor to make you feel comfortable.

Hi porcaracas,

An Aspie is someone with Asperger Syndrome. We call ourselves Aspies in an ever-increasing effort to bring humour into the situation. Go bonkers, otherwise, right?

I have Aspergers too!

(February 22, 2014 at 12:35 am)EgoRaptor Wrote: I have Aspergers too!

Personal opinion is that most people would be able to identify with Asperger's Syndrome. BUT!

There are some for whom this Syndrome actually interferers with just general living.

(February 22, 2014 at 1:18 am)KichigaiNeko Wrote:

(February 22, 2014 at 12:35 am)EgoRaptor Wrote: I have Aspergers too!

Personal opinion is that most people would be able to identify with Asperger's Syndrome. BUT!

There are some for whom this Syndrome actually interferers with just general living.

It seriously interferes with my social life.

(February 22, 2014 at 1:20 am)EgoRaptor Wrote:

(February 22, 2014 at 1:18 am)KichigaiNeko Wrote: Personal opinion is that most people would be able to identify with Asperger's Syndrome. BUT!

There are some for whom this Syndrome actually interferers with just general living.

It seriously interferes with my social life.

Oh sorry raptor. I meant that I too can identify (in some circumstances) with Asperger's

So just how do you cope, and adapt?

With my son, it is an ongoing process that has incorporated the expertise of Autism Australia WA. He is doing very well (at 24 years of age), has a circle of friends, a low demand job and gets himself out and about in the community.

The "de-briefings" get me down a bit but it his way of coping and sorting out what he has done that day.

I can only hope you have such a support system in place.

Welcome. A family friend from my childhood expatted from San Diego to Dunedin, Otago a couple decades ago. Seems like he loves it.

Sorry some of us yanks are proving to be scumbags. I don't know NEKY at all. Not near any big cities whatsoever?

(my only brush with KY has been the Cincy airport)

(February 22, 2014 at 1:26 am)KichigaiNeko Wrote:

(February 22, 2014 at 1:20 am)EgoRaptor Wrote: It seriously interferes with my social life.

Oh sorry raptor. I meant that I too can identify (in some circumstances) with Asperger's

So just how do you cope, and adapt?

With my son, it is an ongoing process that has incorporated the expertise of Autism Australia WA. He is doing very well (at 24 years of age), has a circle of friends, a low demand job and gets himself out and about in the community.

The "de-briefings" get me down a bit but it his way of coping and sorting out what he has done that day.

I can only hope you have such a support system in place.

Well, I have to learn social skills that come naturally to other people. I was once asked if I was alright when I went up to the counter to buy something, simply because I was so awkward. Thankfully I am getting better with that. One my other issues is I tend to offend people & then be unable to give a fuck, which does not endear me to anyone.

you are welcome

(February 22, 2014 at 1:23 pm)EgoRaptor Wrote:

(February 22, 2014 at 1:26 am)KichigaiNeko Wrote: Oh sorry raptor. I meant that I too can identify (in some circumstances) with Asperger's

So just how do you cope, and adapt?

With my son, it is an ongoing process that has incorporated the expertise of Autism Australia WA. He is doing very well (at 24 years of age), has a circle of friends, a low demand job and gets himself out and about in the community.

The "de-briefings" get me down a bit but it his way of coping and sorting out what he has done that day.

I can only hope you have such a support system in place.

Well, I have to learn social skills that come naturally to other people. I was once asked if I was alright when I went up to the counter to buy something, simply because I was so awkward. Thankfully I am getting better with that. One my other issues is I tend to offend people & then be unable to give a fuck, which does not endear me to anyone.

So are you getting any help with the coping skills? Is there any organisations in your local area?

My son has been a 24 year project for me and I had the support of the family in getting him able to cope with things like large family gatherings and shopping.