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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Life is testing how fit your genes are for survival |
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Posted: 23 Jun 2013, 8:24 pm
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Replies: 40
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| There are many good responses to this thread so far. It is interesting to come across this topic as it is one that I have been thinking a lot about lately. There are many people, ASD and NT who are not coping well with the direction that humankind is taking right now. I really don't think it has any... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is saying "someone is autistic" offensive? |
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Posted: 09 May 2013, 7:24 pm
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,878
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is saying "someone is autistic" offensive? |
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Posted: 09 May 2013, 6:20 pm
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| Bah. I always thought a lot of politically correct terms (and especially those related to ableism) were invented by someone other than the people they refer to, and here's a perfect example. This seems to be more about what NTs want to think about us rather than how we want to be perceived. Anybody... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is saying "someone is autistic" offensive? |
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Posted: 09 May 2013, 5:33 pm
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| It is the "person first" mentality among NTs trying to be PC. It isn't that the word is offensive, but saying "autistic child" suggests that autism defines the person. Whereas saying "child with autism" puts the person first... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Need advice from from fellow aspies... |
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Posted: 08 May 2013, 8:00 pm
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,421
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CAL_1138 wrote: But I need someone to show me that they are a good investment too... it works both ways.. that's the problem...
All I need is one person who is capable of helping.. then I can begin that process of "proving myself"...
I believe...........PM me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: So much anger! |
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Posted: 05 May 2013, 11:55 am
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Replies: 98
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| As far as I'm concerned it's people who disrespect me that I have a problem with, whatever their neurology. People who are respectful and pleasant towards me are fine. People deal with their problems in different ways and anger has kept me alive. Seeing as I'd rather be alive than dead, I'll stick ... |
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Forum: Adolescent Autism Forum Topic: Any teenagers who still hand flap? |
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Posted: 05 May 2013, 11:27 am
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Replies: 134
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| Sometimes NTs make NO SENSE. Moral of the story-- Stim and smile, and f**k 'em if they can't take a joke. A few years out of adolescence, anyone with any sense will have more important things than a little hand-flapping to worry about. I am NT and I completely agree with you. I have a student on th... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can Meltdowns be Mistaken for Anger Issues? |
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Posted: 05 Dec 2012, 9:43 pm
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Replies: 9
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| My nephew, who is nine years old, is going through this right now. He has just recently been diagnosed with Aspergers, but it has been a long process and there have been a lot of difficulties. His melt downs, which are largely related to anxiety, were interpreted by his teachers as anger and aggress... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The Question "How are you?" |
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Posted: 02 Dec 2012, 11:03 pm
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Replies: 43
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| Most NT's use it as a generic greeting and don't actually want to know the true answer. I however, am a firm believer in the philosophy of not asking a question that you don't really want to know the answer to. I try to practice this on a regular basis with my students. If I ask a question and get a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: are you bored by small talk? |
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Posted: 02 Dec 2012, 3:37 pm
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Replies: 41
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| Not always true. I despise it myself..... I wonder about this. Truly I do. Small talk is from what I observe, nearly 90% of NT conversation. I agree that some take it to such an extreme that even other NT's dislike such 'overloaded' small talk (stereotype of 2 blondes talking vapidly about their na... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: First time in history!! !! The NT/AS open hotline ! !! !! ! |
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Posted: 02 Dec 2012, 9:58 am
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| I was wondering if it bothers you when NT's post in the forums other than this thread or the parent forum. I am new here and started a thread that didn't generate much response in the general forums. It is possible that there just weren't that many people that wanted to respond, but it also made me ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: are you bored by small talk? |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2012, 3:15 pm
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Dantac wrote: Scaurie wrote: I don't understand the need for small talk. In other words, yes. ^ This is proof that the only woman I will ever marry will have AS. NT's function exclusively with small talk. Ugh.
Not always true. I despise it myself..... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Book recommendation |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2012, 2:16 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Thank you for asking. Do you have girls among this group? I recommend that you are careful to choose resources that include the gender divide. I am a Tony Atwood fan. You can visit his website to find good resources. Thank you for all of your responses so far! I do have one girl in my home room and... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Book recommendation |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2012, 10:23 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,498
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| I am new to the forum and would like to start by giving you some background information. I am a first year teacher at a private school for children with special needs. Out of ten children in my class (ages 12-14), there are six on the spectrum. While I do have several years of experience as an assis... |
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