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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you have an expressive face? |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 14 Jul 2017, 6:38 am
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Replies: 93
Views: 15,246
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| Most of the time I have a neutral slightly negative facial expression but it does change when the emotion is strong. Can't fake a smile to save my life. Looks like when an Android tries to smile in sci-fi. If you see me smiling in a picture it because I truly was happy at the moment. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is more vital for career success? IQ or Social Skills? |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2013, 3:57 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,907
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| IMHO For the vast majority of jobs social skills will get you further than intelligence. I'm sure there are some exceptions but even in my job (software developer) less talented but more social individuals win all of the awards and get the promotions even when they do less work. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: At what age were you diagnosed with AS? |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2013, 5:26 pm
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Replies: 64
Views: 29,469
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi! I'm new, and hoping to meet people from Toronto |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2013, 11:53 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,781
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Multitasking |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2013, 7:54 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,031
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| I absolutely suck at it. I walk alot and I honestly can't walk, chew and think at the same time. If I'm eating while walking I stop thinking until I swallow the food in my mouth. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you understand facial expressions? |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 12 Dec 2012, 5:46 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,084
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| From what I understand NTs do this subconsciously while Aspies learn to do this as a skill that improves with practice. As a child I struggled but today at 42 I'm pretty good at it or at least at the major facial expressions. For example I know when my boss in angry but maybe not when a coworker is ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: GMO foods and autism |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 12 Dec 2012, 2:01 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,455
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| Personally I doubt there is a connection. Also I don't think there is an autism epidemic at all. In the past many people like me were never diagnosed with anything. Now more of us are getting diagnosed. The increase is due to better education of teachers and medical staff not vaccines or food. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Using alcohol. |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2012, 6:59 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,074
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| I can't socialize with people I don't know well unless I drink. I don't need to get drunk, a drink or two is fine. Otherwise I'm too aware of my discomfort and I don't say much. At work i usually take my breaks and lunches alone. Occasionally i will go with one of the few co-workers im comfortable s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Picky eating |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2012, 9:59 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,946
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| There are LOTS of flavours, textures and smells that I can't stand: Flavours: -Eggs -Fish (Except Halibut which I love!) -Shellfish -Lamb -Veggies (the list I like is way smaller than the list I can't tolerate but I do love most salad veggies) -Mango, Papaya and most non-citrus tropical fruits Textu... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How many of us have poor motor co-ordination? |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2012, 4:57 pm
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,542
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| My hand-eye coordination is horrible. I also have a poor sense of where my body is when I can't see it. As a result I constantly hit my arm off walls and door frames... I can ride a bike but don't have drivers license. Handwriting is not legible can type but not very fast. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Terrible smile faker! |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2012, 3:42 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,949
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| I can't fake smile either. As a result I'm not photogenic in the least. I smile when I'm happy but not on cue. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: First compy you used? |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 22 Oct 2012, 7:23 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,826
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| My first computer was a Texas Instruments TI-99/4a. Me too! :D After that came my first PC - a Tandy1000SX. I had 16-colour graphics and nice sound while all my friends had CGA or monochrome graphics and the ear-bleeding PC Squeaker. I take pride in being the one responsible for Radio Shack Canada ... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: ADD/ADHD and Asperger's? |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 21 Oct 2012, 3:04 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
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| Yes it is certainly possible. I for one have both and from I understand its quite common. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: First compy you used? |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 21 Oct 2012, 12:24 pm
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Replies: 25
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| My first computer was a Texas Instruments TI-99/4a I received as a Christmas present when I was 11. By the summer I was writing my own games. I'm currently a software developer for one of Canada's largest banks. I'm grateful one of my special interest turned out to be useful. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autism discrimination and inequality- underpublicised? |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 15 Oct 2012, 2:00 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,088
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| I think one of the fundamental issues that has to be addressed is that unlike race or sex or anything, there are real differences. A white man and a black man can do the same job equally, same with a man and a woman. But there are real differences between AS and NT. A lot of jobs involve dealing wi... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autism discrimination and inequality- underpublicised? |
| DaBeef2112 |
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Posted: 15 Oct 2012, 11:33 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,088
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| Every job I see posted at my office has quotes like: "excellent communication a must" "excellent multi-tasking required" "must be a good people person" Etc... it might as well say "autistics need not apply" Ironically there's a blurb about our employee assistance program for disabled workers... |
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