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07 Aug 2013, 4:04 pm

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I'm guessing Watertown, Mass. because it's right near where AANE has their HQ.

Yes, I did mean in Mass. There tends to be a bigger grouping of autistics near Boston, probably a combination of the universities plus the High Tech corridor around Rt. 128, Boston/Burlington area. Nothing like in California, but at least a higher concentration than most of New England.

If you're moving anywhere closer to NYC, there should be more services, Asperger's Associations, GRASP chapters, etc.



Do you really believe in the myth that Aspies are good at math?



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07 Aug 2013, 4:10 pm

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The problem is that most women on the spectrum want a real relationship, while most men on it just want casual sex...

Well, that's a perpetual challenge for men & women who *aren't* on the spectrum, too-just read any magazine cover or advice column.

I think a lot more men, of all ages, want a relationship as opposed to casual sex. But I guess it isn't part of the macho culture to say so. Maybe aspies don't have as much of a problem with admitting this, which is a very attractive trait :)

Though there's probably a less romantic side to it. Aspies tend to love routines and hate change, so I think men too would rather have the security and routine of a relationship as opposed to casual sex.


Or frequent non-commitment sex with someone.



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07 Aug 2013, 4:22 pm

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Do you really believe in the myth that Aspies are good at math?

I'm not good at math. I didn't do bad in geometry, but I flunked Algebra and still can't do long division. :)

But the tech corridors and places like Silicon valley attract a lot of engineers, many of whom are Aspies who are good at math (because as engineers they need to be). But that still doesn't mean most Aspies are good at math.


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07 Aug 2013, 4:44 pm

My point is this: the "revolution" is coming. In a few years, having Asperger's will no longer mean spending your life alone. I see within that time frame I mentioned I see a change that will allow adults with HFA to live with a better quality of life.