RE: Re:Looking for some advice from parents of young adults

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I already know what I want my career to be, but its just a matter of getting into grad school now.

I have tried to volunteer locally, but no one ever seems interested. I like volunteering with kids (in particular special needs kids), and men are always looked at with an aura of suspicion when working with kids. Its a sad but true fact. Then there is the fact that when I volunteer the adults working with me are generally 20 years older, even if they are female thats hard to get around, even for friendship.

From: bsrossin@...Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:28:04 -0800Subject: ( ) Re:Looking for some advice from parents of young adults

First of all, I recommend being “friends” first and let that friendship develop before focusing on girlfriends. The best places to meet “nice” people are at churches and volunteering opportunities along with places and hobbies you enjoy doing. That’s a suggestion for anyone; not just people with ASD. Please don’t go to bars and clubs.

I also recommend a book I just purchased called “Developing Talents: careers for individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism” by Grandin and Duffy.

Even if you are unemployed, you would benefit from counseling to cope with the daily difficulties of having ASD. Your local county medical facility will have mental health facilities. Check out local ASD/Asperger’s support groups which are free.

As for your dental health, you are entitled to county dental health care which can use local anesthesia for dental phobics; one step at a time.

Forget about braces and how your teeth look; focus on being healthy first. Without simple dental hygiene, your teeth are at risk for more expensive problems like root canal and even falling out!

Belita

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P.S. To whoever suggested meetup, and no doubt groups and clubs too, there really isn't anything around here. Most groups/clubs that are otherwise run that would work and be fun for me... are for teenagers or 30+ year olds. I have been told several times on no uncertain terms that 23 year olds can never consider themselves a teen, no matter if their interests match up... sooooo yea thats out.

From: bsrossin@...Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:28:04 -0800Subject: ( ) Re:Looking for some advice from parents of young adults

First of all, I recommend being “friends” first and let that friendship develop before focusing on girlfriends. The best places to meet “nice” people are at churches and volunteering opportunities along with places and hobbies you enjoy doing. That’s a suggestion for anyone; not just people with ASD. Please don’t go to bars and clubs.

I also recommend a book I just purchased called “Developing Talents: careers for individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism” by Grandin and Duffy.

Even if you are unemployed, you would benefit from counseling to cope with the daily difficulties of having ASD. Your local county medical facility will have mental health facilities. Check out local ASD/Asperger’s support groups which are free.

As for your dental health, you are entitled to county dental health care which can use local anesthesia for dental phobics; one step at a time.

Forget about braces and how your teeth look; focus on being healthy first. Without simple dental hygiene, your teeth are at risk for more expensive problems like root canal and even falling out!

Belita

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