Thoughts to ponder
"[This] is a good example of what happens when you try to control how another person grows and learns. Really, monsters are made with the good intentions of wise doctor Frankenstein to make a perfect man." -Eugene Marcus
"I'm not anti-social, society is anti-me." - Unk.
"Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive." -C.S. Lewis
"Friends, n.: People who know you well, but like you anyway." - Unk.
"Just because your doctor has a name for your condition doesn't mean he knows what it is." - Unk.
"The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common: Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views... which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering." -Dr. Who
"I am more or less happy when being praised, not very comfortable when being abused, but I have moments of uneasiness when being explained." -Arthur James Balfour, British Prime Minister
"The difference between a psychiatrist and God, is that God doesn't think He's a psychiatrist." (joke retold by a shrink)
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Of course when we are confused we're just stupid... but if the 'normals' out there are confused by us we would be patronising if we told them they were stupid..." - The Luminous Turnip
"What a difference a real teacher makes!" - Alun Jones
Autistic Humor
How to become an Autism Expert- offsite
All cats Are Autistic
Institute for the Study of the Neurologically Typical - offsite
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Notable Comments made in these surveys (random)
(refresh/reload to see new comments) From an autistic when asked if they would want a cure.
yes of course From a neurotypical when asked the same question.
Not sure I only want himto be happy From an autistic when asked if they felt NTs could understand Autistics better.
They just need to know how and stop being so bull-headed. Not literally mind. From a neurotypical when asked the same question.
If they are open to listen and learn. From an undecided person when asked the same question.
If they are both smart enough and sympathetic enough. From an autistic when asked about their HFA/LFA diagnosis.
(survey 1) people dont understand me (survey 2) Have a very high intellligence (survey 3) social skills help required for life (survey 4) no feelings From a neurotypical when asked the same question.
currently going through diagnosis process From an autistic when asked about the cause of autism.
Probably a mutated gene. From a neurotypical when asked the same question.
Many causes From an undecided person when asked the same question.
the brain functions differently From an autistic when asked about the problems obtaining employment.
My lack of social skills which are so bad you could almost say I have a phobia of people. Or at leat that I'm on my way there. From a neurotypical when asked the same question.
The kids know my son is different. From an autistic when asked about apparently non-functional routines and rituals.
I have some rituals in eating I follow unless I'm very hungry. From a neurotypical when asked the same question.
unknown From an undecided person when asked the same question.
that's other 'normal' people From an autistic when asked about sarcasm, negativism, criticism.
"Not that I DO these, I have a hard time receiving them. Didn't even understand sarcasm until I was about 30." From a neurotypical when asked the same question.
not sarcastic but quick to critisize From an undecided person when asked the same question.
no clue what this is asking. do I express sarcasm? Is that what you want to know? From an autistic when asked about failure to respond to talk therapy.
It makes me feel worse a lot of the time. From a neurotypical when asked the same question.
doesn't want to answer therapist questions in counselling if they are about emotions or understanding other's feelings From an undecided person when asked the same question.
Example of what it feels like: I go to a psychiatrist, if I say It is red. He says Why do you say 'red' ?. In frustration I say, I suppose because I meant it is red.
More thoughts from the surveys...
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