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 Topic: Into the Fray Over the Cause of Autism (New York Times) |
DukeGallison
Replies: 8
Views: 411
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 Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:11 pm Subject: Into the Fray Over the Cause of Autism (New York Times) |
| I sorta agree with McCain on this, although there are many times when I wish politics wouldn't get mixed with things that have absolutely nothing to do with politics, like environmental science (well, ... |
| Topic: What is your dream computer? |
DukeGallison
Replies: 56
Views: 2697
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:09 pm Subject: What is your dream computer? |
| Pretty much an everlasting computer system, where I had plenty of memory, didn't have to shell out money for patches/upgrades and such, and is flexible when necessary, would be my dream system. |
| Topic: Employment rate differences for AS people, US vs Europe |
DukeGallison
Replies: 20
Views: 1683
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:46 am Subject: Employment rate differences for AS people, US vs Europe |
| I'm certainly "employable." It really depends upon whether or not I can actually find a job in my field (computer information systems) where I live, which unfortunately doesn't seem to be the case... |
| Topic: Researches deny link of autism with vaccines (Pravda Ru) |
DukeGallison
Replies: 2
Views: 273
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:44 am Subject: Researches deny link of autism with vaccines (Pravda Ru) |
| I'm actually somewhat in the camp that the vaccines could be responsible, since no one else in my family has autism, although there is certainly the matter of changing diagnosis criteria. |
| Topic: Xanadu - An Autistic's Synthenasia Nightmare |
DukeGallison
Replies: 15
Views: 1671
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:42 am Subject: Xanadu - An Autistic's Synthenasia Nightmare |
| There's a lot of weird stuff in entertainment that somewhat scares me, as well. I used to be afraid of the opening sequence from Inspector Gadget, and I'm afraid of the MGM logo, among other things... |
| Topic: Emotionless? |
DukeGallison
Replies: 5
Views: 489
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:32 am Subject: Emotionless? |
| Emotion for me really depends on the situation. Mostly I'm emotionless, and try not to make a big deal out of things, although there are some times when my parents can really rub me the wrong way. |
| Topic: ASD school vs. Public School |
DukeGallison
Replies: 25
Views: 774
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:30 am Subject: ASD school vs. Public School |
| Heck, I would've rather attended private school than public school. My main problem with public school was the utter lack of discipline (which I blame on the fact that teachers are afraid to enforce i ... |
| Topic: Speaking with exclamation points, or not |
DukeGallison
Replies: 7
Views: 387
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:56 pm Subject: Speaking with exclamation points, or not |
| I tend to use ellipses often... |
| Topic: Talking with Your Family |
DukeGallison
Replies: 11
Views: 402
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:31 pm Subject: Talking with Your Family |
| Does anyone here feel more comfortable talking with complete strangers about their feelings and things that are bothering them than their own family? I'm always afraid to talk about things with my fam ... |
| Topic: Arguments - Do you always talk about yourself? |
DukeGallison
Replies: 5
Views: 345
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:26 pm Subject: Arguments - Do you always talk about yourself? |
| I'm always afraid to get into arguments, because I find that I very, very rarely win them, so I might as well keep the peace with my family and friends online. |
| Topic: Opinions Wanted in RE: AS acceptance |
DukeGallison
Replies: 11
Views: 516
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:05 pm Subject: Opinions Wanted in RE: AS acceptance |
| I unfortunately live with a family that doesn't accept me for being autistic at all, and I'm unfortunately stuck with them until I get my Bachelor's Degree, relearn how to drive, get a job, and so for ... |
| Topic: Watching the News during Dinner |
DukeGallison
Replies: 5
Views: 432
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:48 pm Subject: Watching the News during Dinner |
| You've never met my parents. They're the kind of people you absolutely can't argue with. Every time I stand up to them and assert myself, they crush my soul with their hateful words. It's not worth it ... |
| Topic: Watching the News during Dinner |
DukeGallison
Replies: 5
Views: 432
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:12 pm Subject: Watching the News during Dinner |
have you tried noise-cancelling ear plugs? They might block out the news and let you eat in peace.
I actually tried them for some time, but it really, really upsets my parents, who constantly try to ... |
| Topic: Another Victim |
DukeGallison
Replies: 24
Views: 1542
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Forum: News and Current Events Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:34 pm Subject: Another Victim |
| This is just sick. People like this shouldn't even be allowed to have children. |
| Topic: Watching the News during Dinner |
DukeGallison
Replies: 5
Views: 432
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:28 pm Subject: Watching the News during Dinner |
| This whole post may sound silly, but one thing that really upsets me about my family is that they always choose to eat dinner when the news is on. I'm a fairly sensitive person and really don't like w ... |
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