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23 Dec 2008, 11:25 am

Have a happy holiday, and we hope you can come back soon.


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23 Dec 2008, 11:43 am

age1600,
I wouldn't worry about what other people say or think, even though, I admit, I do the same thing sometimes, to my detriment, I realize.
Only you know yourself truly and that's what really matters. You are an individual first and foremost, before anything else.



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23 Dec 2008, 11:45 am

Take care of yourself...!



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23 Dec 2008, 12:47 pm

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I wish it were that simple- but apparently many of those individuals know more than the doctors regarding a diagnosis (in their opinion). I've seen them state plently of times that in regards to people such as, say, Amanda Baggs, evidence from a Doctor means nothing to them.


If they still continue after such, it's most likely personal and emotional to them, rather than a rational questioning of someone's disorder (I'm still trying to figure out what's so special about autism that makes people question it so much, especially via posts online; no one lifts an eyelid if someone says they have Schizophrenia, but autism, no, no one but so and so can have that!).

It's unlikely for someone with Kanner's to not gain the ability to read and write (talking too), and if people say otherwise, they're either speaking of children or the minority of adults who aren't verbal (even many of those who aren't verbal can read/write).

My psychiatrist sees adults with Kanner's (he specialises in adults with mental disorders), and they all can talk adequately (my mother questioned him about the autism diagnosis, which included asking about the level of speech an adult with autism can have).


Yes, I can believe that it's irrational for the most part. I suppose some of it has to do with trying to seperate themselves and their child from those 'considered' to be part of the neurodiversity movement (when talking to them I don't tend to get political and thus am 'accepted', but those who are pro-neurodiversity are usually met with skepticism). It's more complicated than that, I know but I haven't had sufficent contact with such individuals to justify forming more of an opinion regarding their motives. The people that I know who have kanners are now able to talk (I suppose that technically includes myself) quite or very well.

I personally believe that autism is very confusing for those parents- even more so than it may be for some of us and even more so than mental illness, for a number of reasons. I think that for them it must be like stumbling around in a dark room regarding the causes and the nature of ASDs. Perhaps they merely want to keep things as simple as they possibly can. *shrugs* I haven't given too much thought.



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23 Dec 2008, 3:45 pm

I think we need to work out a way of caring for and looking after Age1600. I hope that she returns here as she is an important, respectable and respected citizen of the "wrong planet".

I have paid Autism Speaks a visit and I have been able to find an exchange between Age and Pegasus. I do not think that Age is being over sensitive, Pegasus wrote

"It distresses me to see anti-treatment anti-cure messages from teen or adult "autistics" and "auties" when, after a little digging, I find that they have been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Manic Depression, schizophrenia, paranoid schizophrenia.... or they're self-diagnosed. Parents should be aware of that."


Also Pegasus wrote

"I don't think any members here should be precious about their diagnosis. If parents are seeking advice from adults with autism, surely they would want to make sure that the person they are consulting actually has autism and hasn't got their information out of books, from ND blogs, or from forums like WP and Aspies for Freedom?"

Pegasus appears to be a parent, I assume that Pegasus has a child on the spectrum. It seems as if Pegasus does not like the Wrong Planet. My own view is that nobody is going to force Pegasus to come here and interact with us.


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23 Dec 2008, 4:24 pm

Woodpecker wrote:
I think we need to work out a way of caring for and looking after Age1600. I hope that she returns here as she is an important, respectable and respected citizen of the "wrong planet".

I have paid Autism Speaks a visit and I have been able to find an exchange between Age and Pegasus. I do not think that Age is being over sensitive, Pegasus wrote

"It distresses me to see anti-treatment anti-cure messages from teen or adult "autistics" and "auties" when, after a little digging, I find that they have been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Manic Depression, schizophrenia, paranoid schizophrenia.... or they're self-diagnosed. Parents should be aware of that."



Also Pegasus wrote

"I don't think any members here should be precious about their diagnosis. If parents are seeking advice from adults with autism, surely they would want to make sure that the person they are consulting actually has autism and hasn't got their information out of books, from ND blogs, or from forums like WP and Aspies for Freedom?"

Pegasus appears to be a parent, I assume that Pegasus has a child on the spectrum. It seems as if Pegasus does not like the Wrong Planet. My own view is that nobody is going to force Pegasus to come here and interact with us.


Pegasus definitely sounds like he/she has some, um, stress and personal issues. That's the difficulty with going over to Autism Speaks--it's a great idea to do it, since it helps to dispel some myths, but it's bound to be stressful and upsetting as well.

Age, it makes sense that you should take a breather, just the same as if you'd been in an overcrowded store and got into an argument with someone clueless. Hope we'll see you again when you've gotten a good rest.



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23 Dec 2008, 4:44 pm

Pegasus sounds like they do not know what they are talking about. I have met 2 autistic adults and they could both talk. I have also met aspie adults who didnt like to talk but write long and informative emails.

I dont see why autistic people and aspies shouldnt have pride. We are ourselves after all. Dont let someones odd views get to you.


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23 Dec 2008, 4:46 pm

zen_mistress wrote:
Pegasus sounds like they do not know what they are talking about. I have met 2 autistic adults and they could both talk. I have also met aspie adults who didnt like to talk but write long and informative emails.

I dont see why autistic people and aspies shouldnt have pride. We are ourselves after all. Dont let someones odd views get to you.


I just read that thread and Pegasus sounds like a total troll...


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23 Dec 2008, 4:50 pm

Yeah unfortunately some parents have views like that. They dont see that their child will grow up and learn skills, with love and assistance.


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23 Dec 2008, 5:02 pm

Pegases sounds like an idiot. Not a troll, an idiot.


I guess we all have to hate ourselves and be miserable because of our autism according to her. :roll:

What about other people with other disabilties who don't want a cure to it? I wonder what she thinks of them?


EDIT: I looked at the dates on the posts and they were from a year ago. Age is upset what happened a year ago and then decided to leave this site for a bit just now? :?



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23 Dec 2008, 5:05 pm

Thank goodness I never go on that site. Seems to me that there is just way too much drama.



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23 Dec 2008, 5:15 pm

Have a happy holiday Age, hope you come back soon. Don't listen to that bogan, who is he to judge what only you can know? He's obviously so insecure and self-righteous that he needs to put others down if they don't match his narrow-minded views.



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23 Dec 2008, 5:16 pm

Age1600 wrote:
i got drilled by a person called pegasus on another forum, about how im faking autism, because "i cant be a classic autie by my posts", and im so tired of hearing it over and over, and that person decided to never give up until i just had enough, with the holidays being too stressful for me, i dont need anymore added on stress. but i wish you all a happy holidays, if its christmas, hanakah, kwanzaa, idk, just happy holidays hehe. ill maybe still lurk but thats about it. its amazing how one person can ruin another person, how they just dont stop until they get what they want. talk to everybody again one day. if anybody is ever around jersey and wants to hang out, pm me! love to meet ya. already met the owner of wp, and a couple other wpers, which was a great experience hehe. adios.


OK, they said they were idiots, as they can't see how illogical they are, and have nothing better to do than to "stress out"
a "stimming chica". they ALSO feel that you are WAY too good to be autistic.

Frankly, I would Laugh at such claims. You should be BLUSHING that they consider you SO good that they feel such a need to tear you down! How did you meet alex, or was it the other owner? Anyway, Buena Suerte, Feliz Navidad, Y un prospero nuevo ano!

BTW I like your posts ALSO, you have a GERAT attitude. I wish I had one so great.



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23 Dec 2008, 5:59 pm

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What? I thought Age was on about the other site (AL)...truly 'deciding never to give up' was no hyperbole (not that I believe she would need to exaggerate about those morons).



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23 Dec 2008, 6:45 pm

woodpecker,
good find [am never noticed Age had mentioned A.S. but guessed it].
that forum was disgusting,full of 'autism police',anyone classic autistic and not called Droopy was automatically assumed fake,because are not supposed to be able to use a computer,a forum or communicate in any alternative form [excluding the one member of course].

are supposed to just sit there in a puddle of pee hardly existing,dare any autie show basic ability,it's denial by people who barely seem to know their a***e from their head,let alone have experience in each users history and have the doctors certificates to diagnose and undiagnose.

what adult would actually choose to denie progress in someone and see that as faking,rather than celebrate it?
why do they only see auties as their little children,and dont realise that every autie-no matter how affected,will improve and progress to some amount?
why do they assume auties automatically have to be pro cure,and any who celebrate neurodiversity are fakes,there are many auties who dont want to ever see a cure for different reasons,and they should have their view respected [am say that as a pro choice/cure autie].
why do they constantly show their hate towards wrong planet and assume the place is just a breeding ground for hf anti cure extremists,'who dont know what autism is'? ,and assume everyone here goes to AS to troll or preach? they ignore the fact that there are users who experience autism differently here- lfa/severe,hf-lf mod aut,and pddnos,and only a few have gone to troll/preach to them-most of the community told them off for it.

and--why do they obsessively attack alex,amanda and age because they dont fit their beliefs of as or autism,when what they should be doing is concentrating on their own kids and helping them improve their quality of life as much as possible.
how can people on the spectrum be called obsessive when people like them are such great examples of it.

Age,
Is Pegasus the same member on there who said are not autie because the photos of self dont look it?
are better off staying away from that forum, as are treated like crap on there,and they dont deserve the helpful posts,though not all the members are like that,some very nice parents on there who get mixed up in it all.


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23 Dec 2008, 7:21 pm

Sadly that's completely true KingdomOfRats.

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what adult would actually choose to denie progress in someone and see that as faking,rather than celebrate it?


And that attitude is what disturbs me again and again. It's 'almost' as if they would rather prove a point than see their child progress, or attempt to take steps to increase the potential of progression. It's strange and I cannot believe that truly to be the case for the majority but it certainly seems that way somtimes. I don't know, perhaps to some of them progress is an ideal of a perfect child rather than an individual's ability to overcome or even in some cases benefit from an ASD, and so in the latter's case they'd rather not know about it? :(