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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: What about "Mary and Max?" |
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Posted: 23 Mar 2012, 2:22 pm
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| I thought Max was a really good character for exactly the purpose of explaining AS to people in a simple way. He's definitely (and necessarily) a composite character. I was thinking about this when I watched the movie. I mean, the way he gets upset about littering. It's a combination of very black a... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: NYT looking for experiences of adults with autism |
| eristocrat |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2012, 1:55 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,129
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| They don't really allow the possibility of being over the age of 22 or growing up with AS and not knowing it. I don't know what to tell them. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: NYT looking for experiences of adults with autism |
| eristocrat |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2012, 3:27 am
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| "What do you wish someone had told you about life with autism? Much attention has been focused on education and treatment for children with autism. Little attention has been paid to what happens as they transition into adulthood. American Public Media has been collaborating with the The New York Tim... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Finally managed to get published |
| eristocrat |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012, 10:07 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,756
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I read the PDF of "Senses." It was pretty cool. Now going to read "Theories."
Thinking of saving up to buy my very own.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: autism - extreme male brain |
| eristocrat |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012, 3:43 am
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Replies: 35
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| Yeah, just because males/females are generalized in the same way as AS/NTs doesn't mean much to me. I think a lot of this guy's research has been trying to confirm what he thinks he already knows. In this study they went so far as to say women with autistic traits are more likely to want to become m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Welcome Kit for the Newly Diagnosed? |
| eristocrat |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012, 3:01 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,625
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| I remember a while back there was an "It gets better" video done by a woman who said it *doesn't* get better, but *you* get stronger. In the US, local ASA chapters tend to have lists of resources which are almost like advertisements for different practitioners, but no one has any personal experience... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Welcome Kit for the Newly Diagnosed? |
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Posted: 29 Feb 2012, 11:42 pm
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Replies: 16
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| What would you put in a "welcome kit" for someone newly diagnosed with ASD? Books, articles, or more practical stuff? Both? What would you most want that person to know? Would you have advice or warnings about what was to come? Professional resources to recommend? I think this thread may have appear... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Strip Clubs |
| eristocrat |
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Posted: 20 Feb 2012, 2:12 am
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Replies: 28
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| Okay, this is only my opinion. Believe it or not, some men actually don't like to go to strip clubs, either because they don't like to or because it feels creepy and exploitative. Plenty of them are just fine with it, though, and you are dating one of those. (By the way, strippers for a work party??... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "special interest" |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2012, 1:41 am
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Replies: 13
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| ^ Ha ha good! Because it's really the most fitting term... I enjoy my obsessions. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "special interest" |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2012, 12:18 am
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I always just went with the term "obsession" and never thought about it much.
Is that bad? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is the most important issue facing autistic people? |
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Posted: 18 Feb 2012, 3:54 pm
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Replies: 20
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Quote: I'm sure this is a common issue with others on the spectrum- inability to fully develop talents due to shortcomings.
Perfect way to say it. Why has having a mind sharply concentrated around one area made into a fault? Everybody loses. |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Asperger’s History of Over-Diagnosis {NY Times op-ed} |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 9:59 pm
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Replies: 49
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| This op-ed really pushed my buttons, too, but I can't even begin to formulate any words about it... but someone on the autism spectrum could probably never have become a police officer in Lower Burma, as Orwell did. Yeah, and these days, in our social environment, you're not going to fare well if yo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Made an appointment |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 9:21 pm
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Replies: 9
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| A lot of people write a huge, long, autobiography of themselves... this seems to be so common that the fact you have done it adds to your case with some professionals. But honestly, it's hard to know what to expect. There are a lot of different opinions and methods out there. No reason to stress out... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Public transport O_O |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 9:17 pm
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Replies: 31
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| My ex with AS just about COULD NOT get on a bus. Excuse me for shouting. It was a big deal for him. It took me a while to get used to the idea of using public transportation, and now when I do, I sort of talk myself through it in a very explicit way. There are a lot of steps you have to do, you know... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Fellow Aspies: Did you drop out of HS? Why? |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 9:13 pm
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Replies: 55
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| Um, yeah. Just couldn't take it anymore at school or at home... mostly anxiety and exhaustion related. Oh, and NVLD-related. I couldn't have graduated with my grades, anyhow. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is the most important issue facing autistic people? |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 9:07 pm
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Replies: 20
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It's not one thing. Is this cheating?
It's a "syndrome." Besides, everyone's answers here, to me, just compose a feedback loop.
But then, I can never make heads/tails of anything. |
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