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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: How would a country run by autistics and aspergians look? |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2017, 1:44 pm
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Replies: 149
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| I think the measure by which we can determine when a true autistic culture and society has been achieved, is the degree to which we are able to help and nurture all of our own people, on a permanent and sustainable basis. The physical place, norms and building plans are all of secondary importance t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: HELP |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2017, 11:18 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
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| I think I understand what you are conveying. Hypersensitivity to stimuli, thoughts and feelings is the pathway to a clear mind. I felt much more grounded in my adult life when I learned to accept these experiences instead of feeling ashamed of them. Mother nature is no different - lush forests are b... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Codifying Aspie Language |
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Posted: 24 Apr 2017, 6:19 pm
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Replies: 6
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| Yes, I can certainly relate to the feeling of having to walk on eggshells all day for fear of offending NT sensibilities. Working in an office setting is especially exhausting. I guess the rule goes both ways when speaking Aspie. Just as the listener must trust that there are no ulterior motives for... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Codifying Aspie Language |
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Posted: 23 Apr 2017, 1:39 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 292
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| It is a common shared experience among Aspies that when engaging in conversation with Neurotypicals, the feeling is that the other person is "speaking a different language", because the Aspie fails to understand non-verbal cues and "read between the lines" of what was said. Even ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Is "fun" a loaded word for you too? |
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Posted: 19 Mar 2017, 1:24 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Great post! I've also struggled with the concept of "fun", which for me have always been creative or intellectual pursuits, instead of the drinking and partying stereotype that seems ubiquitous across many social groups these days. For the past couple years, a big source of fun has been le... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Things you used to believe |
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Posted: 19 Mar 2017, 12:29 pm
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Replies: 196
Views: 8,949
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| Until I was well into my 20s, I believed firmly that when people were speaking to me, they actually believed what they were saying to be true. Seemed obvious to me at the time. It didn't occur to me until later that people would sometimes say whatever they wanted to (without believing it themselves)... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Have You Ever Become Tired of Trying With Aspergers? |
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Posted: 04 Mar 2017, 8:08 pm
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| I'm 35 years old and have lived alone for most of my adult life, except for a few years when married. I guess I became "tired" of trying to integrate socially after my marriage was over and I felt like I had regained some control of my life. Living alone, for me at least, is an informed an... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Friendship Board - Age 19 Onwards |
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Posted: 29 Dec 2004, 2:11 pm
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| Hello folks, I am a 23 yr. old male from Canada, self-diagnosed AS. I work full-time in the private sector as a Web Programmer and Computer Instructor. My other interests include music (playing guitar), reading, investing and digital photography. I think that online communities like these are a wond... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Bullying |
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Posted: 13 Nov 2004, 10:22 pm
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Replies: 35
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| I think ilster's post brings up a really important point here, that virtually any attempt to change a bully's perspective on their actions will come up fruitless.. I really don't think you can convince a bully that what they are doing to you is wrong and not in their best interest. Bullies communcat... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Aspie Supremacy and Aspergia.com |
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Posted: 13 Nov 2004, 8:59 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 15,200
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| The Aspergia website, from what I've observed, aims to develop not an aspie supremacy, but instead an aspie culture that is identifiable to those with Aspergers traits. People who identify themselves with a particular culture do not necessarily feel superior to others, but can instead benefit from b... |
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