Autistic Culture

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There is no aspie/autie culture that isn't connected to the internet. If it wasn't for the internet, we would all be loners to some degree based on the severity of what we were labelled with. We are anti-culture.

I liked what was said about predictability being a part of our culture and also the internet as a necessary part of culture for many people. I started the video tonight and have worked on it two hours. It's quite a project!

I looked up culture in Merriam-Webster Dictionary and I'm breaking the video into components like communication, lingo, movies about AS, eating styles, living styles, etc., etc. and more!

I'm trying to make this my best video yet.. hence I have only about 6 slides done in 2 hours.

Please keep suggestions coming!

SplinterStar wrote:

The word Culture does pertain to 'refinement', and expansion : 16th, 17th, 18th Cent etc sailing ships setting out to explore the globe to expand trade and territory.

SplinterStar wrote:
[/quote]We are anti-culture. [/quote]

I don't agree with this statement.

My instincts tell me, we on the ASD spectrum - along with all the other variations of humans born- represent a growth in human understanding of itself as a life form.
This has got to be adding to the very big picture of Being Human. So also expanding our cultural needs and expressions.
Therefore, I would say,
Aspies/Auties everywhere are contributing to cultural growth because of our unique voices, that now via internet have means of being heard & experienced.
Not labelled and cornered into oblivion.
In fact, where such happens to someone with ASDs, you could argue that the perpetrators of That behaviour are demonstrating an example of "anti-culture".

You quoted me! I feel really touched! I'd quote you in return but I can't think of a serious rebuttal in equivalent to your well thought out responce. So I'll just agree with you to settle any waves.