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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: nobody believes that I have Asperger's when I tell them |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 05 May 2009, 12:14 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,765
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| I think that the easiest way for other people to understand is to tell them that you permanently feel like you are going through the pains of living in a new country for the first three months. Studies at UCLA have shown that the brain responds to such circumstances in ways that are almost identical... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Would you 'cure' your children? |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 02 May 2009, 1:10 pm
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Replies: 58
Views: 4,807
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| I think what some of the people saying yes are forgetting is all of the other ways in which an individual can be socially dysfunctional and/or be made to feel an outsider of the prevailing culture. If I could cure something, it would be that no one need be made to feel a social outcast due to condit... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is it worth seeking a diagnosis? |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 02 May 2009, 1:01 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,738
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| You can get a diagnoses from anyone licensed to give such. a psychologist or social worker would work. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Apparant 'breakthrough' in autism research |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 01 May 2009, 2:46 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,662
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If they want some real breakthroughs in autism research, I would send them to WrongPlanet.
Here we make major breakthroughs everyday. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Any mental health professionals/researchers here? |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 01 May 2009, 2:44 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,310
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| Here I am just another high functioning autistic. In real life I get payed to expound on the wisdom gained from the experience. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The social stigma of males who seek counseling |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 01 May 2009, 2:38 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,394
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| In America seeking psychiatric care and any associated stigma is more class based then gender. The wealthy readily seek any assistance that will maximize their well being and maintain their social status. The poor and the middle class are told to subject themselves to cruel labor policies which work... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: You young people are truly lucky in this autistic age |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 01 May 2009, 2:30 am
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,293
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| There is still a lot of really bad information about Autism out there. Thus, I'm not sure if it is really any better today. It's just different. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Intuitive Social Situations Demystified |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 01 May 2009, 2:19 am
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Replies: 122
Views: 13,010
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| I want to suggest a book for those of you following this discussion. Mirroring People The New Science of How We Connect With Others by Marco Iacoboni. Marco Iacoboni is one of the leading neurologists on mirror neuron research and currently works at UCLA. I think that many of you will find the book ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: PLEASE HELP I NEED SOME ADVICE |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2009, 12:58 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 816
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| I am a person with AS who strongly believes in the mirror neuron theory of autism as the underlying neural condition of Autism. If your interested in reading about it, I recommend reading this article ( Broken Mirrors A Theory on Autism ) by Ramachandran at UCSD. It describes Autism as partially the... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and emotional depth? |
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Posted: 21 Apr 2009, 1:12 pm
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,234
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| The ability to correctly interpret and properly respond to one's own emotions varies across all neurological conditions. Those in the autistic community are no exception. I personally believe that emotional depth is best built through adopting a daily meditation practice. Meditation can allow a pers... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Office Politics |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 08 Apr 2009, 2:42 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,605
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| I can only imagine how vicious office politics have become in this economy with the constant fear of being layed off. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: What's the hardest decision you've had to make at work? |
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Posted: 08 Apr 2009, 2:40 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,331
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Obtaining an Adult Diagnosis/Treatment |
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Posted: 07 Apr 2009, 1:54 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,670
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| You can get a diagnoses from a licensed marriage and family therapist. If you don't have the money to pay $100 per session, you can find people that pro-rate their services. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How do you trust someone online? |
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Posted: 07 Apr 2009, 1:43 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,552
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| As one can see, trust and vulnerability are delicate issues. Many people with autism have had traumatic encounters with the social world which have deeply impacted our willingness to be vulnerable and trusting in any social setting. Be aware that their are people who will maliciously abuse socail ne... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Myers-briggs types & social skills |
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Posted: 07 Apr 2009, 1:30 pm
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Replies: 52
Views: 8,176
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| MFT stands for Marriage and Family Therapist it is the masters degree level licensure for psychology. PHD level licensure is callded Clinical Psychologists. Some people here have had traumatic experiences trying to work with psychologists under a variety of settings. I certainly am one of them. So, ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Theripists SUCK |
| irishmic |
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Posted: 07 Apr 2009, 5:51 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,265
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| Become a therapist and then you can bill them for seeing yourself. |
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