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16 Nov 2010, 8:03 pm

The Strong Psychology.

The strong psychology behind it. Behind attending social groups. Aspie support groups.

Parent support groups.

I advised the organiser of a Aspergers/Autism Parent support group, to strip the word 'SUPPORT' from the title of the group.
Explaining if people come knowing they will get support, they will always need it. It's hard to remember exactly what I said, but I strongly believe a support group is not the best name.


I used to play sport, we had a club, that was a support network, but not called that.

What are other words instead of 'SUPPORT GROUP'?

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16 Nov 2010, 8:17 pm

You already said it. Social group. Call it an Asperger's social group, because...well, that's what it is, really. The whole point is for social benefits.



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17 Nov 2010, 10:16 am

Yes, or even "Fellowship". Just like with A.A. (and greatly paraphrased):

"A fellowship of people sharing their experience, strength and hope with each other for the good of all ... and actually having some fun along the way."


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17 Nov 2010, 10:57 am

Is there any way finding out and improving social skills with internet and video?

I live in Sweden and here I doubt there are any kind of support, barely anyone knows anything about AS.



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17 Nov 2010, 11:29 am

hastalavistas wrote:
Is there any way finding out and improving social skills with internet and video?

I know nothing about video conferencing, but something rings true there ...


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19 Nov 2010, 2:27 am

Correction to my prior post:
people come knowing they "NEED" support, they will always need it.

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19 Nov 2010, 2:29 am

Mindslave wrote:
You already said it. Social group. Call it an Asperger's social group, because...well, that's what it is, really. The whole point is for social benefits.


and for parents?

it can be called a parents with asperger children social group or aspergers social group ;)



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19 Nov 2010, 2:31 am

leejosepho wrote:
Yes, or even "Fellowship". Just like with A.A. (and greatly paraphrased):

"A fellowship of people sharing their experience, strength and hope with each other for the good of all ... and actually having some fun along the way."


I like this idea of a fellowship :P It's very lord of the rings...



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19 Nov 2010, 2:36 am

hastalavistas wrote:
Is there any way finding out and improving social skills with internet and video?

I live in Sweden and here I doubt there are any kind of support, barely anyone knows anything about AS.


How would you like to improve it?

to fit in with NTs....?

I have skype anyway, not always talking, usually typing and on web cam.

A lot of people use msn messenger, yahoo messenger, ICQ and the sorts...

A good way to type fast and learn social skills.. I reckon watching TV soaps is a good way to learn a few social skills :)

How many people in Sweden? there's 4 million in New Zealand and many a social group :)


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22 Nov 2010, 6:24 pm

kiwi wrote:
hastalavistas wrote:
Is there any way finding out and improving social skills with internet and video?

I live in Sweden and here I doubt there are any kind of support, barely anyone knows anything about AS.


How would you like to improve it?

to fit in with NTs....?

I have skype anyway, not always talking, usually typing and on web cam.

A lot of people use msn messenger, yahoo messenger, ICQ and the sorts...

A good way to type fast and learn social skills.. I reckon watching TV soaps is a good way to learn a few social skills :)

How many people in Sweden? there's 4 million in New Zealand and many a social group :)


9-10million, maybe there is, I just need look better



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28 Nov 2010, 7:32 pm

hastalavistas wrote:
kiwi wrote:
hastalavistas wrote:
Is there any way finding out and improving social skills with internet and video?

I live in Sweden and here I doubt there are any kind of support, barely anyone knows anything about AS.


How would you like to improve it?

to fit in with NTs....?

I have skype anyway, not always talking, usually typing and on web cam.

A lot of people use msn messenger, yahoo messenger, ICQ and the sorts...

A good way to type fast and learn social skills.. I reckon watching TV soaps is a good way to learn a few social skills :)

How many people in Sweden? there's 4 million in New Zealand and many a social group :)


9-10million, maybe there is, I just need look better


cool tell us if ya find one :D