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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is autism? How the term became too broad to have meanin |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 4:06 am
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Replies: 82
Views: 2,193
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firemonkey wrote: ^ In what way would a 'lopsided intelligence profile ' affect the ability to socialise ?
I think she means high IQ but low EQ but I might be wrong. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Which political views are more aspie-friendly? |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 1:39 am
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,498
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| I find it really depends on the person. Some liberals don't like some autistic people because we speak what's on our minds and that can be un-PC and come off as insensitive. On the other hand some conservatives think we are weirdos. I think people with less conservative personalities tend to like au... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Why libertarianism is a load of crap. |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 1:31 am
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,441
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| I agree with the general principles of libertarianism for the most part, but I think dismantling public property and the welfare state entirely is madness, and inhumane. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What do you guys get on this IQ test? |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 1:29 am
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Replies: 113
Views: 7,509
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| I got 100. Perfectly average. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is autism? How the term became too broad to have meanin |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 1:28 am
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Replies: 82
Views: 2,193
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| I subscribe to the view that autistic people have brains that are "under-pruned" of connections, therefore a lot of experiences that are not intense for non-autistic people are quite intense for autistic people. I think we tend to experience sensory information more strongly. I don't view ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Not Feeling Pain |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 1:26 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 828
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| I was stomped in the head repeatedly during an attack several yrs ago, and in another incident experienced a spike driven into my thigh. I felt no pain either time. Paper cut? I become a big baby. I'm really sorry to hear that. I think sometimes extreme forms of physical trauma can cause our bodies... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: low functioning vs high functioning |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 1:24 am
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Replies: 99
Views: 2,646
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| I think the idea of low vs high functioning is dated. It mostly has to do with verbal ability. If you can talk reasonably well, people will say you have Asperger's. If you can't, they will slap you with the "low-functioning" label. I think in some ways Aspies and HFA people are treated wor... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Have you ever stolen anything ??? |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 1:20 am
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,299
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Yeah, I've shoplifted a few times, and I used to steal money from my parents' wallet. Not proud of it.
Now that I've worked though, I would never steal from someone again. I've come to realize that money is difficult to earn, making $11 an hour. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Have you ever dreamt about being the opposite sex? |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 1:18 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 627
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| Yes, I have had dreams about being female before. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why Do So Many On The Spectrum Not Drink Alcohol? |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 1:10 am
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Replies: 74
Views: 2,717
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auntblabby wrote: ^^^^hiya Rapplepop  welcome to our club 
Thank you  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone have a sibling or two with autism? |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 12:13 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 385
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| I have mild/borderline Asperger's. I have a brother that's on the spectrum, I think my older younger sister also has some Broader Autism Phenotype characteristics but functions as a neurotypical. My other two brothers and sister are neurotypical. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are most Aspies INTPs or INTJs? |
| rapplepop |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 12:12 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 647
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| It seems like autistic people tend to be Thinking types, and usually lead with Ti or Ni. However I have known some ESxP Aspies too. I would guess INTJ is probably the most common MBTI type for someone with Aspergers followed by INTP. I don't know about other autistic people though, I feel like non-v... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why Do So Many On The Spectrum Not Drink Alcohol? |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2019, 12:10 am
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Replies: 74
Views: 2,717
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| I'm Aspie/bipolar and I drink quite often, although I'm not an alcoholic. I think a lot of autistic people are really into rules and laws and might see alcohol as being against the rules. |
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