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16 Sep 2016, 6:04 pm
I didn't know dislike of fiction was a "thing"; I thought it was just me. Do you know where I might find this study? I looked around online and don't see it.
In box 2: Asperger's Syndrome in Adulthood.
But I agree, it's probably a misconception or myth.
This is a topic I've see come up in a few threads, and it's really one that deserves intelligent study because there seems to be something here, but it's not at all clear what it is. (And I certainly wouldn't trust researchers to necessarily get it right.)
"or interest in fiction is restricted to its possible basis in fact (e.g. science fiction, history, technical aspects of film)"
So ... if I'm interested in Star Trek, it's because of its relation to "fact"; and the reason I'm not interested in Jane Austen is because 19th-century drawing rooms have no basis in "fact" -- I see.
As I say, there's some kind of pattern here, but I really don't think that pattern has been correctly identified.
17 Sep 2016, 2:52 am
I didn't know dislike of fiction was a "thing"; I thought it was just me. Do you know where I might find this study? I looked around online and don't see it.
In box 2: Asperger's Syndrome in Adulthood.
But I agree, it's probably a misconception or myth.
This is a topic I've see come up in a few threads, and it's really one that deserves intelligent study because there seems to be something here, but it's not at all clear what it is. (And I certainly wouldn't trust researchers to necessarily get it right.)
"or interest in fiction is restricted to its possible basis in fact (e.g. science fiction, history, technical aspects of film)"
So ... if I'm interested in Star Trek, it's because of its relation to "fact"; and the reason I'm not interested in Jane Austen is because 19th-century drawing rooms have no basis in "fact" -- I see.
As I say, there's some kind of pattern here, but I really don't think that pattern has been correctly identified.
Interesting view point
... This had also got me thinking some time ago... To me it dint add up to what was said to me via a councillor nor the views of NT's specialists in the field... As when i started reading about the spectrum from the point of view of those on the spectrum, i noticed that what i was reading did not correlate with what has been described as a major Autistic trait... I did a poll her some time ago and seems about 66% of those on the spectrum said they liked/didn't mind fiction, which makes sense when you see how many individuals create their own fictitious worlds in their minds, to those that love anime/pokemon (was created by someone on the autism spectrum), batman, Star Trek... Also the threads on here indicate that, many threads that are fictitious/fantasy/imagination created for fun...It even seems threads on this forum display far more fictitious discussions than those of a more NT nature.. I don't know exactly how the information has been compiled and to what techniques/questions were used to come to this conclusion... Would be nice to see some more uptodate indepth research done in this area.... There are some that don't care for it but it really doesn't stand out at all, infact the contrary. Maybe it is the NT form of mind blindness just as is the myth surrounding empathy.. Although this can effect some, from what i see and read here it certainly doesn't come close to a majority at all, seem s most are highly empathic ( as now new research has been done that even Simon Baron Cohan has acknowledged that those tested on the spectrum actually had higher levels of empathy to those that were not, in effect forcing a new look on the subject)... However some peoples approach and diverse viewpoints i notice are different to that of NT forum's ( in a majority a good way)... So maybe in many cases it is possible that things are getting misstrune in the manner of how things might be expressed that has created a somewhat false illusion in many areas?... As for fiction, hmmmm.... I'm just not seeing much truth in that 'misconception'. I think once professionals realise they should be talking directly to the 'Source', rather than create their own ideologies as fact. Then over time people may get a more true understanding of the realities and quirks of those on the spectrum
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17 Sep 2016, 1:29 pm
Hmm XD I might add my own qualifications here.
-I may or may not hurt someone. The ONLY thing I ever ask is not to compare themselves to me in any other way. If one can't helped it, find your best path or hack than ranting about who's better or worse.
-Would one rather have fake sympathies from me when I forgot the feeling? One thing I can certainly agree on: Honesty. BLUNT Honesty.
-My solutions? I doubt it works in their contexts or makes any sense. My solutions doesn't involve acting, medications, and 'will power'.
And I sought for longterm things, not short term or every-encounter basis. So I found mine. Though I wish I can explain. It involves certain levels of chaos (that I'm sure an unsafe alternative, and no autistics are willing to throw themselves through that. I just got this part involuntarily) and level headed trusties. (Something that most autistics DO NOT have.)
-I would NEVER dare suggest to spread apathy (as a coping mechanism, as a reaction. Unless it IS the appropriate reaction). Even if that's what they need. As much as I do not spread love and hate, I wouldn't advertise apathy. That's something they have to find for themselves for it has consequences.
-No media preferences. I have no popular/unpopular fictional obsessions. Never had obsessions with animals and the like. I don't talk a lot about it. They're private to strangers online, NT or no NT. Hence no common ground.
-Getting rid of the black-and-white thinking is hard. Dealing with someone with it is HARDER. And I have no rights of telling anyone to stop this mentality nor enforce neutrality against their own terms.
-Yes I confess anxious aspies are annoying. But I would NEVER call them cowardly or weak. 
Just because I'm not anymore. I wish I can tell them how, but I CAN'T. All I could tell is that there's a timing and circumstances to it.
-Who here is in an assumption that I tell depressed people to stop being depressed? Who here assumes that I'm telling them to get over it! *insert soft talks/tough talks here*
-Yes, I'm unattached towards my past. So would one rather have me subjected to my worst years of being helpless again? Tsky. That would defeat this forum's purpose and my years of hard work.
-Last but not the least, I'M NOT YOUR STEPPING STONE. I'll apologize if they feel that way, but seriously! I'm just a goddamned CHILD who found the hidden switch/code/hack/whatever who happened to use it on the right place. THAT still doesn't make me less autistic.
AND! I cannot help ANYONE how to find their personal hidden whateverfigure makes their suffering to lessen or cease. It's an internal thing!!..
Here's my new résumé. 
And I hope someone's happy.
