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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Any Wrong Planet members living here in Singapore? |
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Posted: 18 Apr 2013, 10:04 am
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Replies: 11
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Finally reading this in 2013
I am living in Singapore as well  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do Asian Countries even bother about ASD? |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 9:41 am
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Replies: 14
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| AFAIK Japan has the largest % of AS people, which can somewhat explain why looking people in the eyes there is an insult. I believe it is their culture :D I went to japan twice and they do not stare at you regardless whether the person is an NT or ASD person :) You missed the point. It might be pos... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: Bisexual & Not Confused |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 9:36 am
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Replies: 85
Views: 18,101
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| for me.... all people are bi to some extent.... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do Asian Countries even bother about ASD? |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 9:24 am
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Replies: 14
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| There are definitely efforts to help people with ASDs in Asian countries, but it really depends on the country. The different countries have very different cultures and are set up very differently. I've heard that in Japan there are a lot of people with AS; but they are dealing with mental illness ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do Asian Countries even bother about ASD? |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 9:08 am
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Replies: 14
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Chummy wrote: AFAIK Japan has the largest % of AS people, which can somewhat explain why looking people in the eyes there is an insult.
I believe it is their culture  I went to japan twice and they do not stare at you regardless whether the person is an NT or ASD person |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: What does arousal feel like? |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 9:03 am
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| 1 - For me it's just a tingly glowy good feeling and if I'm super aroused my breathing changes. 2. I dunno, porn I guess and lots of talking and self discovery. Good luck Talking? To who? The thing about porn is that it's really fake and there's so much of it that it'll take a really long time to s... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: New members welcome! Introduce yourself here. |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 8:59 am
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Replies: 881
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Hi! I am Merlyn from Singapore, diagnosed with asperger's since 12, just joined WP and getting hooked on it. I am reaching 18 in one and a half months time
I like Biology, the internet and making new friends  |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: What would you say if someone asked if you are a virgin? |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 8:54 am
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Elora_Danan wrote: Just say "you're not my type" or "sure". I mean really, why are they asking you that in the first place? Make them feel like the fool for asking such an immature question.
Agreed.. my version: " is there a need for YOU to know?" |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Living as an autistic in Singapore |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 8:39 am
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Replies: 18
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| hehe that is Singaporeans for you cyberdad |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do Asian Countries even bother about ASD? |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 8:26 am
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| Even though I am a new member here, I realised that there are more posts relating to problems faced by us with ASD in the western countries. Hence I decided to start one on ASIAN COUNTRIES!! ! :wink: question: do you think that advanced or rapid developing asian countries did enough for people with ... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Pear PRessure |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 8:03 am
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Replies: 6
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smoking-Never... because I have second-hand smoke in the house sometimes ( my parents are smokers)
drinking- picked it up in a family dinner when 14... still drinking with parents' supervision ( i am reaching 18 in about one and a half month)
sex- nope( my stand is after marriage =)) |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Anyone ever threatened with suspension? |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 7:42 am
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wow... your guys are awesome.... XD
the trouble i got into is not doing homework and detention for being late ( but it was the bus =)) |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: gifted? genius? |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 7:33 am
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Replies: 115
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| i was able to change my IQ score when doing the internet ones but my mom told me that i had a high IQ so it should be in the gifted range XD |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Would you have liked school if everyone had aspergers? |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 7:09 am
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| To be honest I think attending a mainstream school was best for me because I learnt many life skills etc and yes it was tough but I think the experience's I had from school are whats made me the strong person I am today. i agree to this. The bullying i endured for the past 9 years taught me that th... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Nice Guys and Love, what's your take on the issue |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 6:53 am
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Replies: 1,242
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| Nice guys have less luck? Probably. It really does depend on your definition of nice guy. One night at a friends party I was talking to a girl who wanted to break up with her boyfriend for been too much of 'A nice guy' and not enough of a bad boy. I later found out her definition of 'Nice Guy' mean... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Living as an autistic in Singapore |
| Merly_merlyn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2011, 3:02 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,732
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| I am very glad I don't live in Singapore. I understand it is a very competitive country where students compete for limited places in university. Social status is based on education level so as an autistic person you should use this to your advantage and excel. If students try to copy your work my s... |
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