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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: How the 'mentally ill' are treated in some places |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2010, 6:06 pm
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| until 1985 in Alberta Canada anyone who didnt score high enough on their IQ tests was mandatory sterilized. Also if you look up the sleep room the Canadian government allowed the CIA to preform experiments on Canadian mental patients. Women with mild postpartum depression for example had to be taugh... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Jenny McCarthy's Son: Not Autistic? |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2010, 5:46 pm
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Replies: 27
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| My understanding is that this is genetic. You cant cure it. I dont want to be cured (im attempting to get diagnosed in Canada and having to fight to do so *I have a right to healthcare in this country and for free, travels killer though*). I do want help understanding others, and maximizing on my st... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: IM GOING TO GET HELP |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 1:29 am
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| when i say money at medical up here i mean travel costs. i travel between two provinces trying to get help. they had me in the research section in the 1982-1988 area for years. i was drugged up poked prodded and harrased i felt lol. we had every test known to man. tubes in my ears, and no diagnosis ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: IM GOING TO GET HELP |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 1:06 am
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Replies: 5
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| as a canadian i have a right to these services and a diagnosis would open up many more services |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: IM GOING TO GET HELP |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 1:05 am
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| sorry i have been spazzing out cus this took too long. i am still working on my story but its hard and my thoughts i have so much to say. i am just tired of people not hearing me. no more. i lost my mind thsi weekend and im not done there was a really mean dr too who humilated me. i will talk about ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: IM GOING TO GET HELP |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 12:36 am
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: IM GOING TO GET HELP |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 12:34 am
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| ok guys too many drs slammed the door on me. too many programs and i am an OBSESSED mother detrermined to change the world :P i am doing something. and i need your help to spread the word. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8CA7iIJBH8[/youtube] i have a crazy blog effort with a list of videos ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: So why exactly do we hate Autism Speaks? |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 12:28 am
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| because they stopped seeing the gift the kids are. yes its hard. yes its a puzzel. but you dont threaten to drive them off bridges in front of the kid. what a horror teh child understands what you are saying even if they are a non speaker |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: My name is April |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 21 Nov 2010, 4:34 pm
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Replies: 14
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| thanks for the warm welcome i am tired of being told to shut up. now im still obbsessing cus ...memories cant leave my mind. i cant forget. im going to make sure this doesn't happen again they way things happened with me....it could have been better and it will be for my son. im also apologising to ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: A new french aspie in this world! |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2010, 7:19 pm
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| Vive La France! Beinvenu! I'm am Canadian and enjoying your youtube video Loud and Quiet. I have been alone in being the way i am so I am very happy to hear and SEE others discuss it. Thank you. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: My name is April |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2010, 6:49 pm
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| thanks obsessed mother biting my nails. i hate waiting. I am called treatment resistant but i see myself in my son and i want things to be so much easier for him. I cant stop talking autism now so i thought this would be a good place to do it. My NTs are being very supportive, but its easier for the... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: My name is April |
| Aprildawn |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2010, 11:57 am
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oh and Aspie quizz. I know its not a diagnosis but its pretty neat
Your Aspie score: 157 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 52 of 200
You are very likely an Aspie |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: My name is April |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2010, 11:50 am
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| Hello My name is April. I am an artist/photographer/designer/electricians helper in Canada and I am 34 years old. My brother is diagnosed ADHD. My son is in process of diagnosis nov 29th will be final offical diagnosis. im not supposed to its autism yet but i badgered them because i NEED them to say... |
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