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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: First ever learning method by and for ASD |
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Posted: 25 Dec 2012, 6:56 am
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Hi please if you can make us an easy link.
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why don't people with aspergers look people in the eye? |
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Posted: 23 Dec 2012, 12:00 pm
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Replies: 158
Views: 104,908
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| Not sure....... But I have often wondered why that after finishing talking with someone I remember their mouth. Have seen this said about AS. It was a big surprise to read it was a communication characteristic, because for years I thought it was kinda odd I remembered (concentrated) on peoples mouth... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: School shooting in CT |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2012, 3:45 pm
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Replies: 411
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| This is disturbing reading. http://news.msn.co.nz/worldnews/8581835/babysitter-told-to-never-turn-your-back-on-adam-lanza What on Earth did she think was going to happen to a child like that when he grew up? Why did she not get help when things started to seem not right? May I suggest her view of w... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: NY Times: People with autism fear stigma after Newtown |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2012, 2:37 pm
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Replies: 62
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| [quote="maisey"][quote="asdmommie"]Has anyone else noticed that of the 4 teachers killed, one was a teacher getting her masters in spec ed, one was a substitute teacher assigned that was special education, and a behavioral therapist? Makes me sad to think this is not a coincidenc... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: NY Times: People with autism fear stigma after Newtown |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2012, 2:10 pm
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| <snip> however, recently I've had to start using a cane. Now, I guess I seem vulnerable rather than intimidating. Consequently, many more people approach me in public, and are much more friendly and helpful. YES I think I should try this! A cane! And I am old enough it would look 'logical' <grin> S... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: The TRUTH(?) About the Connecticut Shootings |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2012, 10:48 am
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Replies: 67
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| lets not forget all the weddings and schools the united states has drone bombed in Pakistan this year or the 22 children stabbed to death in a school in china the very same day Thank you! The USA is so self-sufficent about news it is like 'they' often have no idea about perspective internationally.... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: NY Times: People with autism fear stigma after Newtown |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2012, 7:48 am
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| Asperger Association of New England Below announcement received by private email Spocks Daughter For those who want support around the CT tragedy, AANE, in conjunction with Aspire (formerly YouthCare) will facilitate six groups run by staff from Aspire, AANE and AS expert clinicians within our commu... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Adam Lanza: Fragile X? |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2012, 7:25 am
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Replies: 21
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| I went a very long way down the Fragil X road early after getting my own diagnois. and demanded genectic testing which was neg. (I have a lot of family members I was getting ready to alert for my nephews and nieces sake) We all decended from someone who died from a parkinson 'like' disorder. Men wit... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Lanza's computer found destroyed. |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2012, 6:52 am
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Replies: 26
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| I appreciate the link to this aspect of news. Physical damage to the platters is the issue. Platters; (the magnetic media that holds the computers data in the hard drive) The platters are machined flat to a very fine tolerance, so the head can read them. If the head can not follow the vertical profi... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: NOT GOOD, Connecticut shooter was diagnosed with Aspergers.. |
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Posted: 17 Dec 2012, 6:13 pm
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Replies: 445
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| In other thoughts, I wonder if there is a link between the use of antipsychotics and violence.<snip>...but I'm tempted to do some research and post what I find. Please do. My adadotal sp? fact is that my husbands 2-3 rd month of being on respidone has been a long slide into very serious (at times) ... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: NOT GOOD, Connecticut shooter was diagnosed with Aspergers.. |
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Posted: 17 Dec 2012, 5:52 pm
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Replies: 445
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| The TODAY Show just aired the blog story, "I am Adam Lanza's Mother" In case anyone doesn't know, here is the link about her severely disabled son. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/16/i-am-adam-lanzas-mother-mental-illness-conversation_n_2311009.html WOW! heart in throat stuff for me. I am the... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Speaking up Asperger Support Organizations |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2012, 12:46 pm
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Replies: 4
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| Thank you! AANE is fairly admazing and the confrences (sp?) sound like the straight stuff. www site has real good stuff for the reading. Bless em they were recently trying to figure out what to do about their name since the DMS V now has popped US into a bigger bucket for their own ease. Let's all w... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Speaking up Asperger Support Organizations |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2012, 12:31 pm
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| Below is cut and pasted a post I received from a membership organization for Adult Aspergers This organization is the best I know of as a resource. Spocks Daughter Dania Jekel Asperger's Association of New England Statement to the Community Regarding the Connecticut Tragedy December 15, 2012 At the ... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: NOT GOOD, Connecticut shooter was diagnosed with Aspergers.. |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2012, 9:52 am
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Replies: 445
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| I got what you were saying, NeXus_Blueliner and it's true, this is life. I personally feel like though this is reality, there is a bit we can do to shine it up. Guns don't kill people, people do -- true, but guns do make it easier to kill more people. I feel like more control in that area may minim... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: School shooting in CT |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2012, 7:19 am
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Replies: 411
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ooOoOoOAnaOoOoOoo wrote: This just illustrates how easy it is to take another's gun and use it to commit a crime tho.
Best point about the futility of gun control I have seen so far!
Spocks Daughter
Who is(was?) a good shot with big guns. |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: NOT GOOD, Connecticut shooter was diagnosed with Aspergers.. |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2012, 6:04 am
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Replies: 445
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| [quote="chard1973"]I came across this thread via Google. I know no one of autism or aspergers. I only know what I see on Parenthood. I am saddened and sickened by what happened. But I wanted to comment on the thread title. Why is it Not Good? Hi, 'Not Good!' for me is like a colloializm (s... |
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