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22 Nov 2011, 6:48 pm

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I have a challenging question for them. Perhaps it is a bit silly, but I really want it answered:

According your theory, many Autistics share similar hyper-perception, similar hyper-attention, similar hyper-memory and similar hyper-emotionality, right?
If so, then many Autistics should be able to communicate with each other extremely well, right?
If so, then why does the Autistic community have even more disagreements than most communities do?
Why aren't we seeing a much more harmonious Autistic community?


If I find other questions for them, I will post them to this thread.


Because we (and I'm definitely on the autistic side in this) lack the ability to adapt who we are to the social situation. NTs have this way of adapting themselves, in how they see themselves, not just behavior, in order to create a cohesive social group. We lack that ability. So, with NTs, you get groups that get along, and disagreements between groups. Within the autistic community, we're individuals with individual disagreements.


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22 Dec 2011, 7:49 pm

Well, I've finally received their responses... and it was well worth the wait!

This interview is one of the most fascinating pieces of autism literature I've ever read! I was not expecting their replies to be so... perfect! Very, very neurodiverse viewpoints!

I've shared the interview with several people who were equally enthusiastic. Alex said he would be posting it soon. I'm very excited to see what you all think!


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22 Dec 2011, 11:09 pm

Mysty wrote:
KenG wrote:
I have a challenging question for them. Perhaps it is a bit silly, but I really want it answered:

According your theory, many Autistics share similar hyper-perception, similar hyper-attention, similar hyper-memory and similar hyper-emotionality, right?
If so, then many Autistics should be able to communicate with each other extremely well, right?
If so, then why does the Autistic community have even more disagreements than most communities do?
Why aren't we seeing a much more harmonious Autistic community?


If I find other questions for them, I will post them to this thread.


Because we (and I'm definitely on the autistic side in this) lack the ability to adapt who we are to the social situation. NTs have this way of adapting themselves, in how they see themselves, not just behavior, in order to create a cohesive social group. We lack that ability. So, with NTs, you get groups that get along, and disagreements between groups. Within the autistic community, we're individuals with individual disagreements.

Is that the same thing as seeing something from another angle? Because that is what I try to exercise. I don't always do this though, so some days I'm seen as one-sided and other days I'm seen as open minded.

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Well, I've finally received their responses... and it was well worth the wait!

This interview is one of the most fascinating pieces of autism literature I've ever read! I was not expecting their replies to be so... perfect! Very, very neurodiverse viewpoints!

I've shared the interview with several people who were equally enthusiastic. Alex said he would be posting it soon. I'm very excited to see what you all think!

I can't wait to read it, Scotty!

How is "Family Feud" coming along?


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22 Dec 2011, 11:20 pm

pensieve wrote:
Mysty wrote:
KenG wrote:
I have a challenging question for them. Perhaps it is a bit silly, but I really want it answered:

According your theory, many Autistics share similar hyper-perception, similar hyper-attention, similar hyper-memory and similar hyper-emotionality, right?
If so, then many Autistics should be able to communicate with each other extremely well, right?
If so, then why does the Autistic community have even more disagreements than most communities do?
Why aren't we seeing a much more harmonious Autistic community?


If I find other questions for them, I will post them to this thread.


Because we (and I'm definitely on the autistic side in this) lack the ability to adapt who we are to the social situation. NTs have this way of adapting themselves, in how they see themselves, not just behavior, in order to create a cohesive social group. We lack that ability. So, with NTs, you get groups that get along, and disagreements between groups. Within the autistic community, we're individuals with individual disagreements.

Is that the same thing as seeing something from another angle? Because that is what I try to exercise. I don't always do this though, so some days I'm seen as one-sided and other days I'm seen as open minded.

Tambourine-Man wrote:
Well, I've finally received their responses... and it was well worth the wait!

This interview is one of the most fascinating pieces of autism literature I've ever read! I was not expecting their replies to be so... perfect! Very, very neurodiverse viewpoints!

I've shared the interview with several people who were equally enthusiastic. Alex said he would be posting it soon. I'm very excited to see what you all think!

I can't wait to read it, Scotty!

How is "Family Feud" coming along?


Really great! Your quote is the climax and helps sets the tone for the entire thing!


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23 Dec 2011, 12:17 am

Tambourine-Man wrote:
pensieve wrote:
Mysty wrote:
KenG wrote:
I have a challenging question for them. Perhaps it is a bit silly, but I really want it answered:

According your theory, many Autistics share similar hyper-perception, similar hyper-attention, similar hyper-memory and similar hyper-emotionality, right?
If so, then many Autistics should be able to communicate with each other extremely well, right?
If so, then why does the Autistic community have even more disagreements than most communities do?
Why aren't we seeing a much more harmonious Autistic community?


If I find other questions for them, I will post them to this thread.


Because we (and I'm definitely on the autistic side in this) lack the ability to adapt who we are to the social situation. NTs have this way of adapting themselves, in how they see themselves, not just behavior, in order to create a cohesive social group. We lack that ability. So, with NTs, you get groups that get along, and disagreements between groups. Within the autistic community, we're individuals with individual disagreements.

Is that the same thing as seeing something from another angle? Because that is what I try to exercise. I don't always do this though, so some days I'm seen as one-sided and other days I'm seen as open minded.

Tambourine-Man wrote:
Well, I've finally received their responses... and it was well worth the wait!

This interview is one of the most fascinating pieces of autism literature I've ever read! I was not expecting their replies to be so... perfect! Very, very neurodiverse viewpoints!

I've shared the interview with several people who were equally enthusiastic. Alex said he would be posting it soon. I'm very excited to see what you all think!

I can't wait to read it, Scotty!

How is "Family Feud" coming along?


Really great! Your quote is the climax and helps sets the tone for the entire thing!

Aww, I'm blushing.


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25 Dec 2011, 2:13 pm

pensieve wrote:
Mysty wrote:
KenG wrote:
I have a challenging question for them. Perhaps it is a bit silly, but I really want it answered:

According your theory, many Autistics share similar hyper-perception, similar hyper-attention, similar hyper-memory and similar hyper-emotionality, right?
If so, then many Autistics should be able to communicate with each other extremely well, right?
If so, then why does the Autistic community have even more disagreements than most communities do?
Why aren't we seeing a much more harmonious Autistic community?


If I find other questions for them, I will post them to this thread.


Because we (and I'm definitely on the autistic side in this) lack the ability to adapt who we are to the social situation. NTs have this way of adapting themselves, in how they see themselves, not just behavior, in order to create a cohesive social group. We lack that ability. So, with NTs, you get groups that get along, and disagreements between groups. Within the autistic community, we're individuals with individual disagreements.

Is that the same thing as seeing something from another angle? Because that is what I try to exercise. I don't always do this though, so some days I'm seen as one-sided and other days I'm seen as open minded.


No, not the same thing. It's not about changing how one sees things, it's a change in the self. Which I know sounds strange. Probably sounds strange to as well to those who do have that ability, since it's not something done consciously.


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25 Dec 2011, 5:24 pm

Interesting.

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07 Jan 2012, 6:06 pm

I am so proud to have had the opportunity to interview the Markrams. This theory is revolutionary - an absolute game changer! It supports all the ideas I've had about myself since long before I ever realized I was autistic. This interview makes a profound and decidedly neurodiverse theory accessible to the layman. I hope it will spread like wildfire and drastically alter the mass perception of autism. I found Intense World Theory when I was first diagnosed, and it was a breath of fresh air - a radically plausible and refreshing explanation of my existence.


Here is the link...


http://www.wrongplanet.net/modules.php? ... =0&thold=0


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08 Jan 2012, 12:41 am

The article was great! Good questions and good answers. Thanks.