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16 Sep 2008, 1:08 am

I think it would be good. But there would have to be plenty of places for people to be alone if they wanted to, as well as non-noisy meet environments for those who want to socialise but not get confused with background noise.

And it would be good if everyone had their own rooms with noiseproof walls. Space and quiet would need to be a priority.


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16 Sep 2008, 1:22 am

Yeah, that's a great idea. There can be sensory rooms with lights or poster or games or music that we can retreat to with others that we have a kinship with. I like black lights and artwork that accentuates it. Maybe, A William Blake room, that's where I'll be when I'm not shooting billiards.


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16 Sep 2008, 7:35 am

I would choose no. Not that it's a bad Idea, but for me interaction with NTs helps me make progress with aspergers issues. I feel it would be a backwards step for me. I would like to visit though, maybe stay a bit?



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16 Sep 2008, 9:01 am

I think an autistic retreat would be nice. One which aspies/auties can stay at for, say, a few days to a few months at a time. A resort with lots of stuff to do.
I'll say another No to an aspie commune. Everytime someone mentions an island or some commune etc, I can't help but think of Lord of The Flies :?
Also, I fear the surrounding communities (towns & cities) will treat the commune like some sort of leper colony. Further alienation from society is NOT what will help us.



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13 Sep 2010, 4:17 pm

Maybe - maybe not.



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13 Sep 2010, 4:23 pm

yes if it was a good commune with a sound constitution



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13 Sep 2010, 4:57 pm

I'd like to have another Aspie as a roommate, but I wouldn't like to live in the Autistic Ghetto. As fas as I understand NTs, they'd make something specially designed for mentally ret*d people. I don't feel disabled and I have a right to live with all the people in the world.


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13 Sep 2010, 5:22 pm

No. But then my ideal life is that of a hermit. When I was as young as three my mother said she wouldn't be surprized if I grew up to be a hermit and I guess she is right. I do not need human interaction whatsoever and I get sick and stressed if I have to edure it for long periods of time.


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26 May 2018, 10:12 am

Yes. An ideal commune. Yet I prefer a commune with all the neuroatypicals with no neurotypicals in the authoritative positions trying to patronize us. It should be designed.


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26 May 2018, 10:46 am

Honestly would consider it BC society is overwhelming



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26 May 2018, 11:19 am

If by some miracle I get rich I'm going to buy a mansion and invite a whole bunch of autistic people to live there free, while indulging them in their any and every special interest.

Does that count as a commune?



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27 May 2018, 9:50 pm

I love this idea. A city full of aspies would be so perfect.



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28 May 2018, 1:34 pm

Honestly no! It wouldn’t be a good idea. A group of Autistic people hanging around for a short period of time as friends can work and I know from experience. But I think a commune not a good idea at all. I can imagine a few meltdowns happening.



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28 May 2018, 3:36 pm

Possibly yes. My only friends are autistic, or at least show traits. "Normal" people scare and bore me. The only people who "get" me are other autistic people.


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28 May 2018, 5:41 pm

I would like to live in a commune of nice, interesting and considerate people, I would not care about their specific neurology.



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29 May 2018, 2:04 pm

I would love to live very close to a commune designed for Autistic people. I think I would want to be a bit secluded but I would want to be in close enough proximity that I would be able to be a part of the commune and enjoy taking part without living directly in in it.


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