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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hurt by my severity level |
| firemonkey |
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Posted: Yesterday, 7:32 am
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Replies: 8
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| For most of my time as a psych patient I have been branded as having a character defect and treated badly because I didn't live up to 'If you're good at x, we expect you to be good at y'. It took my daughter interacting with the mental health team here in Wiltshire, before I moved, for an accurate p... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Comprehensive ABA-based interventions |
| firemonkey |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2023, 3:01 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 151
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| Abstract Background Many studies display promising results for interventions that are based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: This meta-analysis assessed the effects of such treatments on developmental outcomes in children with ASD and o... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Labour to win next UK general election? |
| firemonkey |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2023, 6:01 am
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Replies: 88
Views: 3,606
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| A pessimistic prediction based on past events. Tories eventually f*** up enough for voters' who excuse their incompetence far more than they excuse any by Labour', to vote them out. Labour's does its best to clear the mess up, but the voters aren't content with that. Tories regain power, and proceed... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: you say theres no severity levels with autism but |
| firemonkey |
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Posted: 25 Feb 2023, 5:04 am
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Replies: 101
Views: 3,847
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| i feel there is levels of severity across the autism spectrum because im 50 but still havent/cant learn new many social skills but many autistics half my age understand more social things than me and im exposed to social interaction every day at work with the public but i still cant seem to learn s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: you say theres no severity levels with autism but |
| firemonkey |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2023, 6:40 am
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Replies: 101
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| ^ I don't see it as a competition. I do it see it, as with mental illness, as a situation where resources are thin on the ground and it's a post code lottery as to the level and quality of help and support you can get . I first saw a pdoc c October 1973 . First hospitalised May 1975. Asperger's dx M... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: you say theres no severity levels with autism but |
| firemonkey |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2023, 4:51 am
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Replies: 101
Views: 3,847
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| There are absolutely levels in autism. I like how the DSM categorized autism into 3 levels. The levels are clearly defined based on how much support a person requires as a result of their autism. Level 1: Requiring support Level 2: Requiring substantial support Level 3: Requiring very substantial s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: you say theres no severity levels with autism but |
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Posted: 21 Feb 2023, 7:53 pm
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Replies: 101
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| FireMonkey, your daughter sounds like a really lovely person. You and your wife must have been great parents. You are so blessed to have her. :heart: Just to clarify things for the sake of accuracy and honesty. I regard her as my daughter and she regards me as her father, but we are not blood relat... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: you say theres no severity levels with autism but |
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Posted: 21 Feb 2023, 5:05 pm
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Replies: 101
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| ^ ^ I agree- but my report itself shows my level of risk for each test / ability. I wouldn’t want to carry my report around bc it’s 30 pages but at least everything is specified. You don't have to be anywhere near nuclear physicist level intelligent to realise that not all assessments are equally t... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Unfair |
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Posted: 18 Feb 2023, 5:03 am
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Replies: 8
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Fnord wrote:
My parents didn't care. I guess by that time, they had given up on me too.
You're a shining example of a success story. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: ‘Today Show’ article about “Autism Wars” |
| firemonkey |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2023, 1:03 am
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,421
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| Those who claim they are just different I bet you they come from privileged backgrounds. For the rest of us life with autism can be hell on earth. Not to mention those with intellectual disabilities and their families. I come from a relatively privileged background. My father was a diplomat. I was ... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Unfair |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2023, 2:58 am
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Replies: 8
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| I was 9 waiting quietly for the headmaster to come in and start the lesson. Other boys were being rather boisterous. The headmaster stormed in and, with a stern look on his face, approached me. 'What are you doing?' he said . I said I was doing nothing, as in not making a racket. ' Well you should b... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Becoming a geriatric How did it make you feel? |
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Posted: 03 Feb 2023, 1:37 pm
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Replies: 12
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| With a dx of schizophrenia( as well as ASD) I do worry about dementia, as there's an increased risk with the schizophrenia. My father at 92 now has to use a cane, but cognitively is a lot sharper than many half his age. If I can get fairly near to that I'll be happy. I'm checking my visual reaction ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Becoming a geriatric How did it make you feel? |
| firemonkey |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2023, 4:37 pm
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Replies: 12
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| ^ A good and interesting reply. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Becoming a geriatric How did it make you feel? |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2023, 8:54 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,265
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Becoming a geriatric How did it make you feel? |
| firemonkey |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2023, 5:07 am
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Replies: 12
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kraftiekortie wrote: I just retired from my main job at age 62.
I still work part-time at a library.
I’m lucky to be relatively healthy with relatively few aches and pains.
Let's hope you stay relatively healthy for as long as possible. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: ‘Today Show’ article about “Autism Wars” |
| firemonkey |
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Posted: 28 Jan 2023, 2:21 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,421
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| The worst place for the self appointed (against research), very domineering , 'autistic elite' is Twitter. |
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