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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Why is stimming considered a "bad" thing?

SmOkiNjOe
Posted: 13 May 2012, 5:30 pm 

Replies: 69
Views: 11,313
Most stimming that I see is of a repetitive nature, for long periods of time. Did you know that this type of thing was used as torture to prisoners of war? If those of you who stim and say that it is harmless, the only person not harmed by it is yourself. The people around you eventually feel tortur...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Why do some NT's wish they were like us ?

SmOkiNjOe
Posted: 13 May 2012, 5:45 am 

Replies: 42
Views: 4,869
I'll let you into a little secret seeing you seem to be missing the answer yourselves: I've heard my partner saying she sometimes wishes she was autistic..... when she is at her wits end, tired of the continual bombardment of inappropriate behavior. Examples: The larder and refrigerator constantly b...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Arguing with Aspies

SmOkiNjOe
 Post subject: Re: Arguing with Aspies
Posted: 12 May 2012, 6:48 pm 

Replies: 105
Views: 11,596
If my wife says I haven't taken the garbage out in a week and I know for a fact it's only been 4 days, I'm immediately angry about the exaggeration because my brain processes it as a lie. Internally, I'm wired for "just the facts", and feel that if you have to exaggerate to fortify your position, t...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Why is stimming considered a "bad" thing?

SmOkiNjOe
Posted: 12 May 2012, 6:16 pm 

Replies: 69
Views: 11,313
Having read this whole thread, I am amazed that no-one has mentioned how selfish stimming can be. No regard for others feelings.... boy, I like to play loud rock music to ease anxiety, but I wouldn't dream of invading others space. There's plenty of things I like to do, but would be rude to do in fr...
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