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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Worst thing about malls: getting lost in department stores |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 01 Nov 2007, 5:45 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,514
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| I thank my innate sense of direction every day - its saved my ass many'a'time. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: AS/Austic Members of the Furry Fandom |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 10:23 am
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,986
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| Its because, I think, the fandom attracts a great deal of personal expression, and the only truely comfortable environment for that is one that is incredible accepting. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: AS/Austic Members of the Furry Fandom |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 10:18 am
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,986
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I'm a self-confessed fully fledged fan; I've attended a few confurences, i'm going to Anthrocon '08 in pittsburgh and i'm considering construction of a fursuit - some may see this as weird, but its fun and i've never found a more accepting and liberal sub-community - except perhaps, this one.
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Coming Out of The Closet With Autism/Asperger's Syndrome |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 10:09 am
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,194
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I've never kept it a secret, I've always been loud, proud and here to stay.
I find it works better that way. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did You Ever Go Hungry? |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 10:07 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,502
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Hungry?
Yes!
Hungry For Equality!
/rebel |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is your general stance on science... |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 10:05 am
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,157
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Science gave us electricity, which gave way to modern electronics, then computers, then the internet.
Ergo, Science gave us the internet, and is therefore Epic Win™ |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: 2nd Chance at Doing Well Socially in Life |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 10:03 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,253
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| I've found love and friendship in the furry fandom - but I guess you could say i've always done pretty well in life, socially speaking. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you read things backwards? |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 10:02 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,463
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| My daughter at one time. would read things backwards. Instead of STOP, she would read POTS on a stop sign or any other big word on a sign etc... Her counselor thought it was a sign of stress, but I really think she was baffled and just came up with that one. It really bothered my daughter and she h... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you react to horror movies? |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 10:01 am
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Replies: 96
Views: 9,839
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Can't get enough of them; great stuff!
My personal favourite is 28 days later, as some of the scenes are set near where I used to live!  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Insensitive aspies and autists |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 10:00 am
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,623
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| I tend to have to forceably make an effort to be sensative - although in adult years its becoming less of a effort and more of a natural response. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dealing with heated arguments and informal debates |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 9:58 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 848
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| I love spontaneous arguments and debates; they fill me with a deep, competative excitement that is difficult to replicate. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: AS/Austic Members of the Furry Fandom |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 9:57 am
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,986
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| Yes. I am, though I'm not really into it and I stay away from the weird stuff. I also know there are two other AS furries in Vancouver as well. I'm just interested to find if there is a link between AS/Autism and being a fandom member - I think the great majority of people steer clear of the "Weird... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do we really prefer to be alone? |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 9:55 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,503
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I need to socialize with people on a daily basis, absolutley, without fail. Especially the hot ones.
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did you/do you zone out in class? |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 9:54 am
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,927
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Used to.
Don't anymore, now i'm doing stuff I love. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "It's healthy to have a social life" |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 9:52 am
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,428
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| I enjoy social contact - especially with people of the same hobbies and interests. I do belive its good for you, humans are social animals after all. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: AS/Austic Members of the Furry Fandom |
| Mirel |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2007, 9:35 am
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,986
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