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 Topic: To fake NT and being able |
MJIthewriter
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:06 pm Subject: To fake NT and being able |
Rainstorm5:
If I was in your situation, here is what I wish I could do: (in my head it plays out seamlessly..in practice it likely wouldn't.)
The scene as I imagine it in my head:
I hear so a ... |
| Topic: Motor clumsiness |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 38
Views: 1188
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:42 pm Subject: Motor clumsiness |
I'm perceived as rather clumsy. Pouring things like large jugs is a challenge. Turning corners I tend to bump into walls or hit my hand.
Even so I tend to draw and paint well...go figure.
I'm P ... |
| Topic: To fake NT and being able |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 37
Views: 1035
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:11 pm Subject: To fake NT and being able |
| I am always in process of learning. I try to analyze what went wrong last time and try to do better the next. Only each situation is different and I have to relearn... It's like what I had to do in m ... |
| Topic: Newbie to the forum here! |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 21
Views: 450
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Forum: Getting to know each other Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:48 pm Subject: Newbie to the forum here! |
| I find it neat to see so many autistic artists. It sends a message to those who believe the stereotype that autistics lack creative thinking. I believe most autistics are creative whether they realize ... |
| Topic: Aspies and school shootings. |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 49
Views: 1464
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:38 pm Subject: Re: Aspie book |
Why would you want to present Asperger's Syndrome in such a negative way? People already fear what they do not understand.
That's my thoughts about it. Just by making your character an aspie, opens ... |
| Topic: A glimpse into my own world |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 4
Views: 183
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:21 pm Subject: A glimpse into my own world |
Thanks. It's part of a really elaborate series. There's some sci-fi elements and fantasy.
Although I really don't like to give away too much of the plot because like another novel writer here, I'm ... |
| Topic: The Truth About Autism [article in Wired March 2008] |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 15
Views: 1305
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:13 pm Subject: The Truth About Autism [article in Wired March 2008] |
| I've been sharing and passing that link (and the you-tube movie) along for NT's to read. There are a couple inaccuracies though that Amanda points out in her blog somewhere. |
| Topic: Death to the Mosquito device |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 20
Views: 621
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:05 pm Subject: Death to the Mosquito device |
| That sounds awful! Although I used to be really hurt by the CRT high pitch, it seems I have something in my room that emits a similar tone that I can't locate or stop. As a result I've had to get used ... |
| Topic: Ever been so obsessed with something..... |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 28
Views: 774
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:56 pm Subject: Ever been so obsessed with something..... |
| I lose track of time and that I am hungry, need to sleep, etc... Though some things like nature calling, I have no choice but to stop what I am doing and fulfill those needs. |
| Topic: Who likes to be outdoors? |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 42
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:54 pm Subject: Who likes to be outdoors? |
I enjoy the outdoors, except for winter and bad weather.
Although thunderstorms get me all wound up and hyper. If there's hail, I'm out there trying to catch it. |
| Topic: Aspies Bashing NT? Are you for it or against it? |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 47
Views: 1155
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:44 pm Subject: Aspies Bashing NT? Are you for it or against it? |
It's not cool to bash NT's any more than it is for them to bash us autistics.
End of statement. |
| Topic: What is your stim of choice? |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 120
Views: 4749
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:38 pm Subject: What is your stim of choice? |
| Not sure if it is my favorite but this one I do often. If there is a pen in front of me and some paper ANY kind of paper you can imagine, I will be scribbling or doodling. It doesn't matter if it happ ... |
| Topic: Night Terrors/Sleep Paralysis |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 36
Views: 783
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:27 pm Subject: Night Terrors/Sleep Paralysis |
Anyone get SP episodes and NOT feel terrified? I used to until I did tons of online research on the subject.
For me I get the sensation of yawning wit my mouth closed and a painful vibrating in my ... |
| Topic: Night Terrors/Sleep Paralysis |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 36
Views: 783
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:20 pm Subject: Night Terrors/Sleep Paralysis |
| I get SP a lot but I don't always get the fear associated. Odd. I actually had a sort of pleasent episode recently. |
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