Autistic Discussion Thread

[Rojava Free State]

Still love how these morally depraved, unintelligent animals think I'm the retard. That's funny my man cause I don't remember asking nor giving a fuck.

[Rojava Free State]

So peoples, whats it like having autism?

Lonely. I value others really strongly and see their strengths more often than they themselves do and I really need my friends.

I get to spend the rest of my life being hated and loathed for doing no wrong.

[Nevertopia]

Still love how these morally depraved, unintelligent animals think I'm the retard. That's funny my man cause I don't remember asking nor giving a fuck.

ya, people can be jerks.

[Costa Fierro]

Society seems to both pity and loathe us at the same time.

I don't think it's pity. If it was, I wouldn't want to be pitied.

[Esotyrica]

So peoples, whats it like having autism?

i haven't been made a mod of NS yet which confuses me

[Rojava Free State]

Society seems to both pity and loathe us at the same time.

I don't think it's pity. If it was, I wouldn't want to be pitied.

They definitely loathe us. To them we're all Rainman at best and Adam Lanza at the worst.

[Nuroblav]

That whole "aspies shoot up the school lol" is a really shitty stereotype that formed after SHS right?

Either way, its not true and its simply a scapegoat.

It's the new "people who listen to Marilyn Manson commit acts of domestic terrorism"

Completely false and based on zero actual evidence.

Yeah I think a lot of that music thing came about with Columbine - completely avoiding the fact that there was no evidence to suggest that the shooters were actually fans of the band (though they were fans of KMFDM and Rammstein).

I've actually had this stereotype once before, mainly because on the bus I tend to just listen to music (which is generally metal) rather than socialise. The person was most likely joking (they usually are to be honest) but it does annoy me a little

So peoples, whats it like having autism?

It sucks in the same way that life sucks - in a general sense but it's adaptable. Socialising is a pain in the backside but if it's a small group of people I know then I'm fine.

[Rojava Free State]

That whole "aspies shoot up the school lol" is a really shitty stereotype that formed after SHS right?

Either way, its not true and its simply a scapegoat.

It's the new "people who listen to Marilyn Manson commit acts of domestic terrorism"

Completely false and based on zero actual evidence.

Yeah I think a lot of that music thing came about with Columbine - completely avoiding the fact that there was no evidence to suggest that the shooters were actually fans of the band (though they were fans of KMFDM and Rammstein).

I've actually had this stereotype once before, mainly because on the bus I tend to just listen to music (which is generally metal) rather than socialise. The person was most likely joking (they usually are to be honest) but it does annoy me a little

So peoples, whats it like having autism?

It sucks in the same way that life sucks - in a general sense but it's adaptable. Socialising is a pain in the backside but if it's a small group of people I know then I'm fine.

I listen to both rap and metal, which is a bad combo because thanks to that now people think I'm a gangster school shooter, or maybe an emo hood.

So basically in their mind I'm this guy: https://youtu.be/HQjtFc8sNtI

[Agarntrop]

That whole "aspies shoot up the school lol" is a really shitty stereotype that formed after SHS right?

Either way, its not true and its simply a scapegoat.

It's the new "people who listen to Marilyn Manson commit acts of domestic terrorism"

Completely false and based on zero actual evidence.

Yeah I think a lot of that music thing came about with Columbine - completely avoiding the fact that there was no evidence to suggest that the shooters were actually fans of the band (though they were fans of KMFDM and Rammstein).

I've actually had this stereotype once before, mainly because on the bus I tend to just listen to music (which is generally metal) rather than socialise. The person was most likely joking (they usually are to be honest) but it does annoy me a little

So peoples, whats it like having autism?

It sucks in the same way that life sucks - in a general sense but it's adaptable. Socialising is a pain in the backside but if it's a small group of people I know then I'm fine.

honestly im not american or canadian so that stereotype was never pinned on me

[Nuroblav]

I listen to both rap and metal, which is a bad combo because thanks to that now people think I'm a gangster school shooter, or maybe an emo hood.

So basically in their mind I'm this guy: https://youtu.be/HQjtFc8sNtI

Hmmm looks interesting. Shall have a listen to it at some point

I do listen to a bit of rap as well but not as long as I have listened to metal - then again most people presume I listen to classical music unless I say otherwise

honestly im not american or canadian so that stereotype was never pinned on me

Well neither am I - then again I think that's the only time I've had that.

[Agarntrop]

I listen to both rap and metal, which is a bad combo because thanks to that now people think I'm a gangster school shooter, or maybe an emo hood.

So basically in their mind I'm this guy: https://youtu.be/HQjtFc8sNtI

Hmmm looks interesting. Shall have a listen to it at some point

I do listen to a bit of rap as well but not as long as I have listened to metal - then again most people presume I listen to classical music unless I say otherwise

honestly im not american or canadian so that stereotype was never pinned on me

Well neither am I - then again I think that's the only time I've had that.

honestly people in this country are so ignorant regarding the gun violence stereotypes in the us because its basically a non-issue here that they probably wouldnt bat an eye if i came to school in an oversized black trenchcoat and started habitually humming the nobodies

not gonna try my luck with that though lol

[Rojava Free State]

Autism Speaks is literally the worst autism charity ever. I've grown to despise them over the years.

[Agarntrop]

Autism Speaks is literally the worst autism charity ever. I've grown to despise them over the years.

same

[Nuroblav]

Autism Speaks is literally the worst autism charity ever. I've grown to despise them over the years.

To be honest, I'm not surprised seeing one of the charities merged to form it was called 'Cure Autism Now'.

[Rojava Free State]

Autism Speaks is literally the worst autism charity ever. I've grown to despise them over the years.

To be honest, I'm not surprised seeing one of the charities merged to form it was called 'Cure Autism Now'.

If my autism was cured, would I even be the same person?

[Costa Fierro]

To be honest, I'm not surprised seeing one of the charities merged to form it was called 'Cure Autism Now'.

If my autism was cured, would I even be the same person?

No. You would be fundamentally different.

[The Black Forrest]

To be honest, I'm not surprised seeing one of the charities merged to form it was called 'Cure Autism Now'.

If my autism was cured, would I even be the same person?

Depends on where you are on the spectrum.

[Rojava Free State]

If my autism was cured, would I even be the same person?

Depends on where you are on the spectrum.

So mild that no one would know i have autism. Only thing that may be a symptom is my obsession with certain jokes or memes, like my joke about the Albanian police.

[Esotyrica]

Depends on where you are on the spectrum.

So mild that no one would know i have autism. Only thing that may be a symptom is my obsession with certain jokes or memes, like my joke about the Albanian police.

if its mild that nobody would know except you i dont think you'd really change

at some point it's just kind of "whatever"

[Rojava Free State]

So mild that no one would know i have autism. Only thing that may be a symptom is my obsession with certain jokes or memes, like my joke about the Albanian police.

if its mild that nobody would know except you i dont think you'd really change

at some point it's just kind of "whatever"

Idk. It's hard for me to separate what is the autism and what is just my personality.

[Esotyrica]

if its mild that nobody would know except you i dont think you'd really change

at some point it's just kind of "whatever"

Idk. It's hard for me to separate what is the autism and what is just my personality.

it is a part of your personality. you're not your autism, you're the consciousness/awareness that you have within you.

don't make your autism however small it is the forefront of your identity because that's stupid

[Rojava Free State]

Idk. It's hard for me to separate what is the autism and what is just my personality.

it is a part of your personality. you're not your autism, you're the consciousness/awareness that you have within you.

don't make your autism however small it is the forefront of your identity because that's stupid

Forefront? When in comes to my autism, I'm deeper in the closet than Frank Ocean was about being gay.

[The Black Forrest]

Depends on where you are on the spectrum.

So mild that no one would know i have autism. Only thing that may be a symptom is my obsession with certain jokes or memes, like my joke about the Albanian police.

If people can't spot "traditional" traits, you won't notice much. It would probably help if autism drives your anxiety. Now a couple kids up my street? They would definately change. The girl is a highly talented artist who is a non-communicative. The brother communicates and has all the traditional signs. Hand movement, rocking, stressed by loud noises, etc.....

We are a long way from a cure so not worth worrying/thinking about it at this point.

[Esotyrica]

it is a part of your personality. you're not your autism, you're the consciousness/awareness that you have within you.

don't make your autism however small it is the forefront of your identity because that's stupid

Forefront? When in comes to my autism, I'm deeper in the closet than Frank Ocean was about being gay.

who's frank ocean

[Rojava Free State]

Forefront? When in comes to my autism, I'm deeper in the closet than Frank Ocean was about being gay.

who's frank ocean

He's a singer who is associated with Tyler the Creator. He was gay but didn't come out for many years.

What I mean with the comparison is my autism isn't remotely the main part of my identity. Not only do I not go "hi I have autism" to people, but I'm very dead set on telling no one I have it unless they have it too.