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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: DSM5 review (Joke review) |
| Woodpecker |
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Posted: 11 Dec 2023, 10:32 am
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Replies: 3
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| Dear All, I laughed when I read this, it is a review of the DSM5 which is written by a person who has the mistaken idea that it is a dystopic novel https://thenewinquiry.com/book-of-lamentations/ It is mostly SFW, but the bit about the motivation of people who do things to kitchen floors might be a ... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Home gold or silversmithing |
| Woodpecker |
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Posted: 03 Dec 2023, 12:50 am
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Replies: 0
Views: 15,424
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| After getting my formal diagnosis I am thinking of trying to craft a lapel pin which would be a gold infinity symbol. I would be interested to know if any of the other people here have ever attempted such a project. I am new to gold / silver smithing but I have been doing other metal work at home in... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Was Brexit a mistake? |
| Woodpecker |
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Posted: 03 Dec 2023, 12:46 am
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,997
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I have always held the view that Brexit was a dire and stupid mistake.
I am sure that Russia and various superrich people used lies, halftruths and misinformation to get the useful idiots to vote for something which is and will continue to damge the interests of the UK |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: After a formal diagnosis |
| Woodpecker |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2023, 1:32 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,667
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| In the last week I have had a formal diagnosis. I will admit it was a stressful time, it seems to have unlocked a box in my mind from when in retrospect I went through an existential crisis more than 20 years ago. I was remembering it as it was back then, I was also getting the same feeling of total... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Who remembers what a floppy disk is? |
| Woodpecker |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2023, 2:46 am
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,894
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| As a PhD student and as a young postdoc I used to use them to carry files from A to B. I had a scare with them a few times when I thought that I had corrupted the contents while typing things like my thesis and reports. I have not used them for years and my stash of them are just gathering dust, mos... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People lying about having autism |
| Woodpecker |
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Posted: 10 Nov 2023, 2:12 am
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Replies: 58
Views: 94,881
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| I think the perception that there's a bunch of fakers out there does more harm to us than their actual numbers. For a lot of people, the fakers are people who don't look autistic or who aren't like (non-verbal) cousin Merle . ^^^^ This In certain social media spaces, fakers get the positive attenti... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are all people with autism picky about food |
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Posted: 09 Nov 2023, 1:09 am
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Replies: 63
Views: 99,290
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| Like a lot of autistic people I tend to eat food in a very particular way. I will eat the items on my plate in a particular order, vegtables, potatoes and then the meat / fish. I am also known for picking things out of dishes where everything is served up mixed together. I argue that my table manner... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People lying about having autism |
| Woodpecker |
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Posted: 09 Nov 2023, 1:02 am
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Replies: 58
Views: 94,881
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| I am currently going through the formal diagnosis process, it is not a fun activity. I ask myself the question of why would anyone want to have autism, I was in conversation with autist who I have known professionally for decades. The "side effects" of this person's autism has messed up th... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: On my way to the creepzone |
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Posted: 15 Oct 2023, 10:22 am
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Replies: 48
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| Well Mountain Goat, I think that you are being too harsh on women. There are good and bad in both the male and female populations. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Heard of Matthew Israel? Killer of autistics |
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Posted: 09 Oct 2023, 1:35 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Some years ago I was in contact with the man in charge of the JRC, he is in my view a deeply unpleasent person. I do not know if you are aware of this but the best data for radium in humans is as the result of a deranged experiment at the Elgin asylum in the USA where some "genius" had the... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you ever think that reality is a simulation? |
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Posted: 08 Oct 2023, 3:31 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,533
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| "Cogito, ergo sum" or "I think therefore I am" was Descartes reply to this idea. I think that he dismissed it clearly and skillfully. I view the phrase as the reply to the early version of the "brain in a vat idea". I also hold the view that "I think therefore I am... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: PhD studentships |
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Posted: 08 Oct 2023, 3:15 pm
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Replies: 0
Views: 349
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| Dear All, I have become aware of some PhD studentships, these might be a good thing for a aspie who has recently graduated with a degree in the right area of science. https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DDG049/phd-research-studentship-in-crystal-plasticity-modelling https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: wearing autism related symbols in public - your experience? |
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Posted: 08 Oct 2023, 12:03 pm
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Replies: 25
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| Please enlighten me about the puzzle pieces symbol to be offensive ? seriously , idk ? Thought anything to bring unity or attn. to the cause of Autism ...seemed like people still know little of its, even existing . I am a person, not a puzzle. Just read my signature at the bottom, it was inspired b... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: finally getting evaluation next month |
| Woodpecker |
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Posted: 25 Sep 2023, 1:44 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,377
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I had the first meeting with the psychologist today, she talked to me about the process and set up the appointments for the various tests and interviews today.
I will let you know how I get on. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: finally getting evaluation next month |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2023, 4:34 pm
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Replies: 18
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| I still have not found where they put my slippers. I have been sent for a full evaulation, on Monday I will have the first meeting with one of the people who will doing the evaulation. I have no idea exactly what will happen. I have to maintain medical clearance for the line of work I have, I was dr... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Missouri pastor claims autism is "demonic" |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2023, 4:09 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,924
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| With hate like that, I think he would be well advised to read his bible. The central message of the new testiment is rehabilitation and getting your life fixed. A key message is "take the log from your own eye before the spec from someone else's eye !" |
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