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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: ‘Music’ film with nonverbal autistic lead, directed by Sia |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 27 Jan 2021, 4:09 am
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Replies: 134
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| Well, this is not a very kind review: Sia's film Music misrepresents Autistic people. It could also do us damage : This article again typifies the ableism among those in Neurodiversity. She hides her real reasons for disliking it behind against stereotyping autistic people by showing severe autism,... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can Autism Be The Cause Of Ones Sexual Preferences? |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 26 Jan 2021, 8:33 am
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Replies: 49
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| I suppose there is another aspect to this question, how many autistic men actually have had romantic/ sexual experiences? Many of us die virgins But onto your main point in the UK they aired on tv a documentary called “my gay dog” a couple of years back where they explored homosexuality in the anima... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: What's your opinion on Simon Baron-Cohen and his ideas? |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2021, 3:04 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,403
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| Simon Baron Cohen is not a scientist but a psychologist (Psychology is not classed as a hard science by the way). So, his ideas of extreme male brain theory are psychological in nature, rather than neuroscience. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Is Everyone A Little Autistic? and neurodiversity |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2021, 11:37 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,434
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Everyone is a little crazy sometimes, but then there`s a little crazy and CRAZY  |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: How Can Anyone "Be Proud" of being autistic? |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 13 Jan 2021, 11:21 am
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Replies: 201
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| yeah, not well defined. the fact that nobody can really see how another person mind functions is problematic. we can only ever deduce, or guess from our own perspective. Even moreso if youve been diagnosed with any of the different brands of "autism", which according to nt's supposedly en... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: ASD folk should stick together like ethnic minorities |
| carlos55 |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2021, 10:27 am
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Replies: 131
Views: 2,943
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| I'm not controlled by my parents but my parents live 2 streets away from me and my NT mum's greatest misery was leaving her home town & her greatest happiness about the last couple years is coming back to the same county as her dad. She lives with him two nights a week. I think what is missing ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autism Gene Research - endgame |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2021, 8:04 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,158
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| If genetic engineering is used for good then it could potentially offer real equality between people, not the fake identity politics one based on keeping people down & reliant on others in our senior hierarchy to negotiate for a few crumbs on our behalf. Don`t we all deserve to be as smart as t... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: ASD folk should stick together like ethnic minorities |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2021, 7:58 am
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Replies: 131
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| There’s an elephant in the room that’s being completely ignored. Many Autistic adults (not hf aspies) are not always in control of what they do or who they see their parents and carers are. Most of these autistic adults are almost completely controlled by their NT parents / carers but for some reaso... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autism Gene Research - endgame |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2021, 12:11 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,158
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| If genetic engineering is used for good then it could potentially offer real equality between people, not the fake identity politics one based on keeping people down & reliant on others in our senior hierarchy to negotiate for a few crumbs on our behalf. Don`t we all deserve to be as smart as th... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Simon Baron-Cohen is knighted |
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Posted: 09 Jan 2021, 3:56 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,928
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Nades wrote: Why hasn't the actual Borat been Knighted yet?
Because given his antics he`d be an embarrassment to the royal family LOL
In all seriousness i think his talent has waned since he came on the scene about 1999. Ive seen a recent movie (not recent borat) & he`s not as funny anymore. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: How Can Anyone "Be Proud" of being autistic? |
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Posted: 09 Jan 2021, 2:49 pm
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Replies: 201
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| 1 Pride is about endurance in a society that oppresses you. People shouldn't be proud to be the oppressing majority. Do you think stats are great for trans people, black people, gay people compared to cis people, white people, straight people? No. They're not. But black pride is a thing, trans prid... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: How Can Anyone "Be Proud" of being autistic? |
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Posted: 09 Jan 2021, 7:36 am
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| 1 Pride is about endurance in a society that oppresses you. People shouldn't be proud to be the oppressing majority. Do you think stats are great for trans people, black people, gay people compared to cis people, white people, straight people? No. They're not. But black pride is a thing, trans prid... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autism Gene Research - endgame |
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Posted: 08 Jan 2021, 3:57 pm
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| Well, the obvious goal is to prevent or hopefully treat all developmental disorders, illness & disability. Many advocates will lament at this while conveniently forgetting that nature itself is great at negative Eugenics, it never cures just makes sure we stay disabled, unattractive & never ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Simon Baron-Cohen is knighted |
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Posted: 04 Jan 2021, 2:59 pm
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Replies: 23
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| What are these silly 3 am tweets? Twitter seems to exist so people can tweet dumb things. There was a hashtag going round #endautismnow and he compared those behind it to nazi`s. This comment from someone who`s actually paid to control research to find biological treatments for autism. The same man... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Simon Baron-Cohen is knighted |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2021, 3:43 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,928
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| What are these silly 3 am tweets? Twitter seems to exist so people can tweet dumb things. There was a hashtag going round #endautismnow and he compared those behind it to nazi`s. This comment from someone who`s actually paid to control research to find biological treatments for autism. The same man... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Simon Baron-Cohen is knighted |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2021, 7:39 pm
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Replies: 23
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| It's not that I hate SBC, but I'm not certain he deserves to be "knighted" for his "service" to us. He's left a bit of a mixed legacy as he veers towards retirement. I feel like his heart is in the right place, and I give him credit where credit is due, but I still don't like th... |
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