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Im 31 years old with mild autism / any fellow aspies here ?


Gary DuBois

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I would like to meet other autistic people here on this site that also own rangers.

Thank You,
Gary DuBois
 


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My ex wife thought I was on the spectrum. But the (real) psychologist said no. I have a cousin who is. There are probably a bunch of us here who exhibit some traits of it. But aren't quite there.

Anyway, welcome to TRS.
 

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There's always one in a group, but I can never seem to find them...
 

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I thought all the Asperger folks bought Mavericks?:D
The Maverick is fairly new. We got Sport Tracs.
I probably have mild Aspberger's. Photographic memory for certain things I read, especially cars and sports, and OCD about some things. The intake valve size on a 1969 Boss 302 is 2.23" but on a 1970 Boss 302 it is 2.19". I manage to function pretty normally.
For sure I have Non Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD). Only recently learned it was a thing. This means I don't recognize non-verbal cues such as facial expressions and behaviors. If you think that hurts my relationships with women you'd be correct.
 

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The Maverick is fairly new. We got Sport Tracs.
The Sport Trac is getting old, so you'll be moving on soon. What will your next truck be?
 

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The Sport Trac is getting old, so you'll be moving on soon. What will your next truck be?
2020 Ranger. Sport Trac blew a head gasket two years ago. Wasn't worth fixing.
 

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I consider myself a retarded artist.
 

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I consider myself a retarded artist.
Totally different thing.

But speaking of art, I am totally in awe of this young man and his skills with a camera. I have both of his books.

 

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Crossed threads are tight threads.
Totally different thing.

But speaking of art, I am totally in awe of this young man and his skills with a camera. I have both of his books.

I think I got NVLD thing @JohnnyO was talking about. Same with random memory/OCD thing.
 

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I would like to meet other autistic people here on this site that also own rangers.

Thank You,
Gary DuBois
I was never formally diagnosed as such, and have been tested for well above average intelligence. But I don't use hand gestures when I speak, tend to speak in a monotone, and don't understand the body language and non-verbal cues of others (especially their hand gestures), so I expect them to use plain, comprehensible English when they speak to me. And I definitely have mild OCD. In some ways, I'm like Monk, but without the badge. I think Wifey has remained married to me for 33 years because she either feels sorry for me, or because I am quite capable of keeping the Ranger running. Or BOTH. LOL!
 

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I was never formally diagnosed as such, and have been tested for well above average intelligence. But I don't use hand gestures when I speak, tend to speak in a monotone, and don't understand the body language and non-verbal cues of others (especially their hand gestures), so I expect them to use plain, comprehensible English when they speak to me. And I definitely have mild OCD. In some ways, I'm like Monk, but without the badge. I think Wifey has remained married to me for 33 years because she either feels sorry for me, or because I am quite capable of keeping the Ranger running. Or BOTH. LOL!
Hi :) you can get formally diagnosed if you want too, thats good that you have above average intelligence, Your wifey doesn't feel sorry for you and she loves your ranger.

I had below average iq scores back in school, my dad says i sometimes tend to speak in a monotone way, and body language and non verbal cues can be challenging for me at times. My dad was born in illinois :)
 

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I have a son who has been diagnosed as an Aspie. (12 years old)

it is highly likely I am on the spectrum as well, but I have not been formally diagnosed.

I also second the link that Eric posted on Anthony Schmidt. that is one talented young man

AJ
 

Gary DuBois

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31 inch
I have a son who has been diagnosed as an Aspie. (12 years old)

it is highly likely I am on the spectrum as well, but I have not been formally diagnosed.

I also second the link that Eric posted on Anthony Schmidt. that is one talented young man

AJ
How is your son doing i hope he is doing good :) so he was born in 2011 ?

Do you feel like your autistic and do you want to be formally diagnosed.

Who is Anthony Schmidt ?
 

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In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are different.
Who is Anthony Schmidt ?
Follow the link I posted above. He is a young, high functioning autistic boy who is interested in cars and does some amazing photography with a cell phone. He specializes in forced perspective- using model cars and props with real, life-size backgrounds. It makes it look like the models are real cars. I believe he is currently 14 yrs old. H has published 2 books and has been publishing calendars for a few years now. It’s well worth the time to read up on him and see his work. I follow him on Facebook.
 

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