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 Topic: A Positive review of "Adam" |
Cirrus
Replies: 3
Views: 777
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 Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:12 pm Subject: A Positive review of "Adam" |
| In contrast to the ignorant, poor portrayal of people with Asperger's Syndrome in Rex Reed's review of "Adam," here is a more positive, informed, and understanding piece talking about the movie and As ... |
| Topic: Bigoted Review of "Adam" |
Cirrus
Replies: 55
Views: 3705
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:05 pm Subject: Bigoted Review of "Adam" |
| The important thing to remember when trying to associate his Rex Reed's piece with journalism is that it isn't journalism. He's a movie critic. While he should be held to the same standards of a rep ... |
| Topic: Computer geeks learn to flirt |
Cirrus
Replies: 7
Views: 633
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:31 pm Subject: Computer geeks learn to flirt |
| That's a really cool idea. It's essentially an applied human communications course. |
| Topic: Has anyone been on a debate team (any type) or speech, etc? |
Cirrus
Replies: 15
Views: 336
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:42 pm Subject: Has anyone been on a debate team (any type) or speech, etc? |
| I haven't participated in them recreationally but I have participated in debates in class and was required to take public speaking classes for my major. |
| Topic: 'Sick' worker sprung by Facebook status |
Cirrus
Replies: 18
Views: 744
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Forum: News and Current Events Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:45 pm Subject: 'Sick' worker sprung by Facebook status |
| ...and the moral of the story is set your profile to private and don't friend your boss. |
| Topic: Anyone dislike white milk? |
Cirrus
Replies: 32
Views: 786
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:16 pm Subject: Re: Anyone dislike white milk? |
I dislike white milk. I prefer chocolate milk. Also I don't dip cookies or anything in milk.
Same here... well until I developed an allergy to chocolate and now it's no milk for me.
The smell and ... |
| Topic: PETA says cow's milk causes autism |
Cirrus
Replies: 86
Views: 4425
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:00 pm Subject: PETA says cow's milk causes autism |
| PETA is an organization for the "ethical treatment of animals"; ethical media crusades not so much. It's disgusting to see an organization that's supposed to have a positive message destroy it throug ... |
| Topic: i messed up big time |
Cirrus
Replies: 16
Views: 807
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Forum: Love and Dating Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:39 am Subject: i messed up big time |
| I did something similar a while back when a girl I happened to be crushing on was trying to give me a drink. She had 2 of them and was being nice offering me one of them. The problem was I couldn't ... |
| Topic: Feeling the rift of bisexuality |
Cirrus
Replies: 13
Views: 591
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:16 pm Subject: Feeling the rift of bisexuality |
| Do what makes you happy. (Yes, I know it's easier said than done.) Trying to please others is only going to make you miserable. If you feel the need to be secretive about it, go for it but don't liv ... |
| Topic: Howard Stern |
Cirrus
Replies: 24
Views: 960
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:56 pm Subject: Howard Stern |
| His social skills aren't typical (normal). Yes, he is fairly well spoken and can appear to be normal at times but he has some obvious quirks. He doesn't make eye contact. He uses sunglasses to hide ... |
| Topic: How to ask a girl out. |
Cirrus
Replies: 21
Views: 2643
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Forum: Love and Dating Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:21 pm Subject: How to ask a girl out. |
If you're worried about embarrassing her, don't ask her out in front of other people. Try to catch her at a moment where it's just the 2 of you and keep it casual.
If you are worried about gettin ... |
| Topic: 21st Birthdays |
Cirrus
Replies: 12
Views: 219
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:14 pm Subject: 21st Birthdays |
Happy Birthday.
I don't celebrate my birthdays either (and I typically don't drink) and I did nothing on my 21st. It all depends on what you want to do. It's not like you're required to go out an ... |
| Topic: Where would you suggest taking someone with Aspergers? |
Cirrus
Replies: 26
Views: 2739
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Forum: Love and Dating Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:58 pm Subject: Where would you suggest taking someone with Aspergers? |
| A quiet cafe/coffee shop works well early on for getting to know each other. It's not too loud, it's not expensive, it's a relaxed atmosphere, and you get to let the conversation carry the date. |
| Topic: How Do You Calm Yourself |
Cirrus
Replies: 31
Views: 1017
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:17 pm Subject: How Do You Calm Yourself |
| Leaving the situation that triggered it is key. Trying to unwind with some music and walking around also helps me let it out. I try to avoid doing anything too mellow afterwards as it leaves me feel ... |
| Topic: Lopsided Grades |
Cirrus
Replies: 16
Views: 921
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Forum: School and College Life Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:59 pm Subject: Lopsided Grades |
| My grades were typically strong in subjects I was interested in or felt the need to prove myself. In subjects I wasn't interested in or the teacher was less than approachable, my grade suffered. It' ... |
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