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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspergers is not only a social handicap, right? |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2014, 9:15 pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,839
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| 1. "Aspergers is simply a different cognitive style - having AS is just as 'good' as being NT" Correct one. I'm always against using Asperger's as a reason to glorify oneself, when people deem themselves as smarter just because of their Asperger's. At the same time it's not a social handicap by def... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did you watch cartoons later in life than average? |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2014, 8:48 pm
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Replies: 45
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| I can relate to so many societal issues explored in a lot of more mature Anime. However, Anime's still got a certain rep, most of the Anime you'll see on TV is something like Beyblade, Bakugan, that juvenile stuff. When I was younger I loved Digimon, but other than that one, I preferred western cart... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you control your stims? |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2014, 8:42 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,283
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I could stop doing all my stims (I call them my "quirks"), but then I'd really have to find something else to do.
I'd get so bored. But I can do it. Do I want to, though? They keep my head sharp. Things like literally translating from one language to the next, constantly, everything I hear. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Questions about you |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2014, 8:32 pm
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Replies: 5,808
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| What is your first name: It's Sam. Age: 21 years old. Location: Belgium. Hobbies and Interests: Mostly Anime. I like talking about psychological & philosophical stuff. I'm not that rational, I'm bad with numbers. I love Aspie girls, because I can relate to them, and they tend to be really kind. ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Any other aspies in their early 20s? |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2014, 7:42 pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,145
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| I'm a few months away from turning 21. No degree, no job, no driver's license, unlike so many of my peers. To me, adult life never "started", I never received an indication of "hey, you're an adult now" because I quit school when I was 16. Unlike others, I didn't suddenly get to graduate college, bu... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello ;) I'm an aspie girl |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2014, 7:33 pm
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Replies: 6
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Hello Aspie Girl! Don't be afraid to ask all sorts of questions on this forum, or send private messages to people,
since talking to other Aspies is what pretty much everyone is here for. |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: cartoons |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2014, 7:13 pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,660
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My favorite Anime is WataMote, about an Aspie girl coping with her unpopularity in high school. I'd recommend it to everybody on this website.
My favorite western cartoon has always been Courage The Cowardly Dog. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: ...Any women into otakus? |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2014, 5:52 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
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| Anime's a very popular interest. It shouldn't be that hard to find girls who're into it, and they aren't necessarily geeks. It's not always obsessive, it's just a thing they watch & like sometimes. It's not like D&D where you have to totally get into it. If you've been to cons, it's not just... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Extroverted Aspie? |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2014, 4:59 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,900
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| Of course you can be an extrovert! A fair amount of Aspies would prefer to spend time with others rather than being alone. The problem is usually that they don't feel like they fit in, so they keep looking for people they can relate with. Wanting and having something is different. To me, the main di... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do aspie males seek NT partners? |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2012, 9:18 am
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Replies: 18
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| For me, I don't see it as important at all. I do find Asperger's attractive because I'll have quite a few things in common with those people, and lots to talk about. However, I'd never see it as a requirement for a lover. Therefore, the poll is hard to answer. Also, this nonsense I'm hearing about n... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Caffeine |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2012, 8:42 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,305
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| I drink coffee every day, though it's more out of habit rather than addiction, I'm sure. I went on a few weeks without caffeine and didn't feel different. It's just enjoyable to drink coffee, I think I could be fine with just drinking decaf. I'm unsure whether caffeine increases or reduces my anxiet... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Will your family line die off and disappear forever? |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2012, 8:39 am
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Replies: 81
Views: 9,665
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| I definitely want to have kids someday. I think I could run a family, if my partner would be a very supportive person to always be at my side. The only time when I have a problem with things is when I feel lonely. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: If Aspies Ruled The World |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2012, 8:35 am
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Replies: 87
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| "If Aspies Ruled The World" They already do, friend. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is there any Aspie who wish they are born normal? |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2011, 6:28 pm
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Replies: 206
Views: 21,953
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| Impossible. Your Asperger's is a part of who you are, your character. If you were NT instead, you'd be a completely different person, you wouldn't be "you". If you see it as a handicap, then it sounds like self-pitying to me. Maybe you hate being anxious around strangers and think that being NT woul... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you be AS with eye contact? |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2011, 6:18 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,690
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| It's just a symptom, a trait. Some people with Asperger's don't like eye contact, and others are fine with it. It's a wide spectrum. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Spotting an Aspie/NT |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2011, 6:16 pm
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Replies: 73
Views: 12,127
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| If you want to spot an Aspie, look for physical clumsiness, a dry and monotone voice, odd movement, and an unhealthy interest in Klingon culture. |
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