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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what are your thoughts on the "high functioning", etc labels |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 03 Jul 2023, 1:07 pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,190
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| I like the level 1, 2 and 3 labels better because they are defined by how much support a person requires as a result of their autism. Whereas with functioning labels you are either high functioning or low functioning with no room in between and no one really agreed on what constitutes high or low fu... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: What can society do to be more inclusive of autistic people? |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 24 Jun 2023, 12:04 am
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Replies: 1
Views: 479
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| Or neurodivergent people in general. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspiedar: can you tell if someone is autistic? |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 26 Mar 2023, 10:45 am
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,736
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| I usually can't tell. I know a few autistic people and the only reason I know they are autistic is because they told me. Otherwise I wouldn't have known. There is only one person I've met who I was certain he was autistic without him telling me. He was rocking back and forth, repeating what I said t... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Jury finds in favor of Arizona cop - confrontation with teen |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 06 Mar 2023, 2:31 pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 453
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| That's unfortunate he will not be held accountable. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Proposed Nevada law mandate license designation(diagnosed) |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2023, 2:11 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 663
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| The only way I'm fine with this is if the designation is entirely voluntary. I hope the ACLU consulted autistic people before making the statement. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Unmasked in class! |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2023, 7:08 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 646
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| That's great news. Society needs to be more accepting of autism. |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Idaho bill to criminilize mRNA vaccines |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2023, 12:08 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 732
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| No surprise they are republicans. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: you say theres no severity levels with autism but |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 22 Feb 2023, 5:52 pm
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Replies: 101
Views: 5,362
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| There are absolutely levels in autism. I like how the DSM categorized autism into 3 levels. The levels are clearly defined based on how much support a person requires as a result of their autism. Level 1: Requiring support Level 2: Requiring substantial support Level 3: Requiring very substantial su... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What's the oldest memory that you have? |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 26 Jan 2023, 10:18 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,534
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| My oldest memory is of when I was 2. My parents went grocery shopping and I was sitting on the seat in the shopping cart. I also remember an instance where I was on the floor with my grandma and she was helping me put shapes in the shape sorter. Once we got it in both my mom and grandma say "ya... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Weight Obesstion |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2022, 12:57 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,631
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| I also struggled with my weight. I bought a treadmill and basically was on it for 2 hours a day during work days and more on the weekend. I would watch TV while on the treadmill. When I walk to much my back hurts but the treadmill has handles I can hold on to. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: nt and their stupid humour |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2022, 10:56 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,221
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| It's because the topic of sex is taboo and not really appropriate, so people laugh when it's discussed in a setting like that. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Groups for people with ASD? |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2022, 12:54 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,049
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| My guess would be autism-specific groups tend to keep a strict routine since autistic people often have difficulty with routine changes. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Support group cancels Autism from its name |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2022, 10:14 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
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| If they want to meaningfully serve autistic people, they should be working to destigmatize autism. As a disabled person, I dislike when people try to tiptoe around the words disabled and disability and replace it with euphemisms like "special needs," "differently abled" and "... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is this autism? How should I handle this? |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2022, 9:15 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 790
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| There are many conditions that result in executive dysfunction besides autism, like ADHD which I have. There are actually 8 executive functions. 1. Self-Control The ability to stop and think before acting 2. Emotional Control The ability to manage feelings to achieve goals and complete tasks 3. Task... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism conspiracy theories |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 29 Oct 2022, 8:47 pm
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Replies: 74
Views: 6,004
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| I saw an ad on Facebook claiming those who took Tylenol during pregnancy are entitled to compensation because apparently it causes autism. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Why are pediatricians so bad compared to adults' doctors? |
| ilovepalmtrees |
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Posted: 29 Oct 2022, 10:31 am
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,111
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| It depends on the doctor. I had excellent doctors growing up I'm sorry you had a bad experience. |
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