Autistic Discussion Thread

[Rojava Free State]

That mens number has to be underreported. It's probably very similar to the female stats but guys feel they gotta hide their emotions.

Possible, but women can suffer from postpartum depression (due to hormonal imbalances), I don't think men can.
And men might express "depression" differently than women, by substance abuse. Which makes it "not depressive behaviour " in the stats.

I just don't think it's only 7% of men.

[Costa Fierro]

Looks like /r/asperger's doesn't seem to be that fond of the dating show I mentioned a little while ago.

[Nuroblav]

Looks like /r/asperger's doesn't seem to be that fond of the dating show I mentioned a little while ago.

Not surprised to be honest, given how exploitative it seems - "oh look at these people who are different to us; let's see how they have relationships!". It seems that they are focusing too much on the autistic side rather than anything else.

'Patronising' is putting it too lightly.

[Agarntrop]

Looks like /r/asperger's doesn't seem to be that fond of the dating show I mentioned a little while ago.

Oooh, I'm subscribed to that sub.

Looks like /r/asperger's doesn't seem to be that fond of the dating show I mentioned a little while ago.

Not surprised to be honest, given how exploitative it seems - "oh look at these people who are different to us; let's see how they have relationships!". It seems that they are focusing too much on the autistic side rather than anything else.

'Patronising' is putting it too lightly.

This ^

[Thepeopl]

https://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-d ... ess-16691/

A bit of hope for those who suffer from depression. A better treatment, better diagnostics and better health seems to be coming soon.

[Great Aletia]

My psychiatrist is pretty sure I have Asperger's. She was going to refer me to a psychologist for an assessment but dropped off the radar two months ago. I've sent emails but heard absolutely nothing. I might have to go elsewhere.

[Costa Fierro]

Oooh, I'm subscribed to that sub.

I post in there on occasion.

[Thepeopl]

https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/home/ ... epression/

Tl;dr. You could add probiotica to your menu. Bifida bacteria reduces cortisol levels.

[Nuroblav]

How's the lockdown and all that's been going on been for everyone? Round here it's been alright, although being stuck at home with your family has it's downsides

[Borderlands of Rojava]

How's the lockdown and all that's been going on been for everyone? Round here it's been alright, although being stuck at home with your family has it's downsides

We aren't really locked down in my state anymore but the economy is a Rollercoaster and it's crazy.

[Nuroblav]

We aren't really locked down in my state anymore but the economy is a Rollercoaster and it's crazy.

Where I am we've been starting to come out of it for a while (depending on much constitutes as 'a while')

[Agarntrop]

"ABA is not comparable to conversion therapy!!!!!"

ABA: https://youtu.be/JxLyX23L-lY

[Borderlands of Rojava]

"ABA is not comparable to conversion therapy!!!!!"

ABA: https://youtu.be/JxLyX23L-lY

Wish people were prejudiced against me for my ethnicity and not for both my ethnicity and this. I guess the thing is I can hide that I was diagnosed with autism pretty well, like I don't gotta try, but it's impossible for me to hide my ethnicity. Even if I try to speak like Brian from Family Guy, I'm visibly foreign, so I guess there's that. I feel for the people who are visibly autistic in some kind of way and can't hide it.

[Nuroblav]

"ABA is not comparable to conversion therapy!!!!!"

ABA: https://youtu.be/JxLyX23L-lY

Even just noticing the title of the channel and I can tell this'll be fun.

[SD_Film Artists]

My psychiatrist is pretty sure I have Asperger's. She was going to refer me to a psychologist for an assessment but dropped off the radar two months ago. I've sent emails but heard absolutely nothing. I might have to go elsewhere.

Glad to hear, as at least on paper it's a rarer thing now so we need as many as we can get.

[Agarntrop]

Can I make it clear that I have now rescinded my support for the concept of 'neurodiversity' and other affiliated things.

Autism and Aspergers are disorders and they disadvantage people who have them. That is simply the truth that we should not hide from.

However I still believe that people with Asperger's especially can live fullfilling lives in spite of our disorder that we share and that it is nothing to be ashamed of.

[Borderlands of Rojava]

Can I make it clear that I have now rescinded my support for the concept of 'neurodiversity' and other affiliated things.

Autism and Aspergers are disorders and they disadvantage people who have them. That is simply the truth that we should not hide from.

However I still believe that people with Asperger's especially can live fullfilling lives in spite of our disorder that we share and that it is nothing to be ashamed of.

I only feel disadvantaged by how society would treat me over a label I was given. I dont have trouble doing things in everyday life.

[Stellar Colonies]

Can I make it clear that I have now rescinded my support for the concept of 'neurodiversity' and other affiliated things.

Autism and Aspergers are disorders and they disadvantage people who have them. That is simply the truth that we should not hide from.

However I still believe that people with Asperger's especially can live fullfilling lives in spite of our disorder that we share and that it is nothing to be ashamed of.

Autism introduces challenges for me with social interactions, which has forced me to practice with them and also made social functions like parties, school rallies (I really hated those rallies), etc. more difficult for me to endure than I would otherwise. I've improved significantly since I was young in this regard, although it still heavily influences my personality and behavior. Perhaps predictably, it has also resulted in me not investing much effort into going out and intentionally forming new friendships (most of the friendships I do have were either initiated by someone else or developed from me needing to interact with that person for one reason or another) and relationships (haven't tried doing this at all). However, it has also enabled me to focus individually on topics and activities which I find fascinating, especially science and history. I'm not sure whether that interest would be as strong if I were 'normal', but if wouldn't be, it is a trade-off with which I am reasonably happy. Many of the times I have been most content were when I was working with something on my own, although I also enjoy spending time with people in the right settings and situations.

I have no clue what my personality, life, and future plans would be like if I were 'normal' (all three would most likely be very different), or if I would be happier that way, but looking at myself from the perspective I currently have, I am also relatively content with living with that disorder (easier and more natural social skills would be useful though).

*Reviewing this post after typing it has made me realize that this is probably a textbook example of someone rationalizing something unavoidable or unfixable as 'good' when it has objectively negatively impacted them (such as someone who was circumcised as an infant insists they are better off and happier that way). Although even with this in mind, I think I would still be very hesitant to take and would likely refuse a hypothetical 'cure' for autism which was made available to me.

[Borderlands of Rojava]

As the Jews say, "birth is a beginning, and life is a journey." I view my life as a journey in many respects and my aspergers has been a part of that. Much of my life has just been devoted to me trying to fit in and be like everyone else. It kinda worked but in many ways I just chose Samet Dijani damnation (inside reference, I'll explain only if someone asks what it is).

[Papriotho]

I see a lot of people on this thread who were diagnosed later in life. I wonder what that's like? I was diagnosed after my first few months of kindergarten. I can remember the day in question as a matter of fact. My mother and 2 of my 3 siblings are also autistic.

[Borderlands of Rojava]

I see a lot of people on this thread who were diagnosed later in life. I wonder what that's like? I was diagnosed after my first few months of kindergarten. I can remember the day in question as a matter of fact. My mother and 2 of my 3 siblings are also autistic.

I was diagnosed at 4 but wasn't told till I was a teen. I was devastated when I found out.

[Papriotho]

I see a lot of people on this thread who were diagnosed later in life. I wonder what that's like? I was diagnosed after my first few months of kindergarten. I can remember the day in question as a matter of fact. My mother and 2 of my 3 siblings are also autistic.

I was diagnosed at 4 but wasn't told till I was a teen. I was devastated when I found out.

What did you know about it at the time you were told? Tons of people I've talked to who find out I'm autistic say the same thing to me, "Really? You are? You're so smart and articulate though! You're sure you're autistic?" It's honestly kind of disheartening to see so many people are still in the dark about this disorder. I've felt the negative side of that stereotype plenty of times in my life. I don't mean to imply anything, but for a long time as a kid and well into teenage years, I didn't quite fully understand what it meant in its entirety. I'm still learning new things about myself to this day.

"I guess stupidity and ignorance will never go out of style." - Carth Onasi

[Xmara]

I have an idea for a new poll. Since we already had "favorite famous autistic person" and "favorite famous suspected autistic person," why not "favorite autistic fictional character" or "favorite character suspected to be on the spectrum?"

[Papriotho]

I have an idea for a new poll. Since we already had "favorite famous autistic person" and "favorite famous suspected autistic person," why not "favorite autistic fictional character" or "favorite character suspected to be on the spectrum?"

I second that. We should definitely work together to contribute characters to that list.

One character that comes to mind for me is Peridot from Steven Universe. She reminds me so much of me as a kid, it's almost scary. I think she's a great representation of autism in a positive light, even if she's technically not on the spectrum. Y'know, being an alien and all that. Anyone else?

[Rusozak]

I see a lot of people on this thread who were diagnosed later in life. I wonder what that's like? I was diagnosed after my first few months of kindergarten. I can remember the day in question as a matter of fact. My mother and 2 of my 3 siblings are also autistic.

I was diagnosed at 4 but wasn't told till I was a teen. I was devastated when I found out.

I was diagnosed at 9 or 10 with Aspergers, which I guess is just called autism now because Dr. Asperger was a Nazi or something like that. I don't remember being too phased by it. But it's kind of messed up you were lied to.