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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: A Positive review of "Adam" |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 2:12 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,586
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| 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 Asperger's from the New York Times : August 3, 2009 Asperger’s Syndrome, on Screen and in Life By NEIL... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Bigoted Review of "Adam" |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 2:05 pm
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Replies: 60
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| 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 reporter, he's not. He's meant to sell shock, spin, and his personal opinions in editorial form. The over... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Computer geeks learn to flirt |
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Posted: 18 Apr 2009, 8:31 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,644
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| That's a really cool idea. It's essentially an applied human communications course. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Has anyone been on a debate team (any type) or speech, etc? |
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Posted: 10 Dec 2008, 7:42 pm
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Replies: 15
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| 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. |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: 'Sick' worker sprung by Facebook status |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2008, 11:45 pm
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Replies: 1
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| ...and the moral of the story is set your profile to private and don't friend your boss. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone dislike white milk? |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2008, 11:16 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,800
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| 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 taste of plain milk is nauseating to me. Maybe if I didn't grow up on skim milk my feelings on the subj... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: PETA says cow's milk causes autism |
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Posted: 07 Oct 2008, 7:00 pm
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Replies: 112
Views: 22,207
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| 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 through scare tactics and intentionally deceitful messages through the media to sell their ideals. I'm all ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: i messed up big time |
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Posted: 16 Sep 2008, 11:39 pm
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Replies: 16
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| 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 actually drink it because of one of the things it contained (hooray food allergies!) and I wasn't thin... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Feeling the rift of bisexuality |
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Posted: 12 Apr 2008, 10:16 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,670
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| 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 live in fear of "being caught". Lets face it, we live in a world where people are small-minded and look d... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Howard Stern |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2008, 8:56 pm
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Replies: 24
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| 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 that. It may appear to be for his image but the shades help to hide where your eyes are really looking... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: How to ask a girl out. |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2008, 10:21 pm
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Replies: 21
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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 getting embarrassed, that's an entirely different animal. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: 21st Birthdays |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2008, 8:14 pm
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Replies: 12
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| 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 and get smashed for your 21st. It may be suggested as a rite of passage but it's not something you have to ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Where would you suggest taking someone with Aspergers? |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2008, 9:58 pm
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Replies: 26
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| 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. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How Do You Calm Yourself |
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Posted: 04 Mar 2008, 10:17 pm
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Replies: 31
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| 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 feeling drained. Anything that'll redirect my focus and adrenaline helps. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Lopsided Grades |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2008, 5:59 pm
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Replies: 16
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| 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'd be relatively easy to look at my report cards and tell me what classes & teachers I enjoyed. |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: It's the Moral Sense Test |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2008, 5:08 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,698
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