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do you laugh at the autism myths, ( i do)
yes ha ha 64%  64%  [ 47 ]
no ah i guess ha ha no 23%  23%  [ 17 ]
lay of the humor your not funny monique i.j and i'm in different. 14%  14%  [ 10 ]
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11 Nov 2020, 9:21 am

cyberdad wrote:
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Ok then, just fridge mums. Famously Temple Grandin's mother was accused by her psychiatrist of being a refrigerator mother to explain why Temple was autistic
Look for "• Maternal indifference (e.g., "Refrigerator Mom")".
Ok you need a glossary for your list.
No.  You need to read an entire post before passing judgement on it.


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11 Nov 2020, 11:47 am

The only autistic stereotypes I fit are being a genius, possessing telepathy, and lacking sarcasm.



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11 Nov 2020, 1:56 pm

we all have no empathy and are like the INTJ stereotypes but less condescending.

wrong. i have so much empathy i cry over stuffed animals.


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12 Nov 2020, 5:09 am

I had the classic cold mother. Her behaviour gave me an attachment disorder, but it was her genes that gave me AS. However, mothers are above criticism, so she remained undiagnosed.