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Recent content by MyGreyMatter

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    Autism, Fluid Intelligence and Evolution

    My GOD, what is this crap?! Fluid Intelligence is playing with ideas without facts. This is the default condition, people have to be trained to discard stuff without evidence. Evolution: Basically Natural Survival Selection & Reproduction Selection As for Autism being an Evolutionary...
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    Systematic Abuse of High Functioning lad by school peers.

    Thanks Ereth, that link you had was really helpful
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    Systematic Abuse of High Functioning lad by school peers.

    Autistic Md. boy says he wants to resume relationship with girls accused of abusing him - The Washington Post My assessment, the boy still doesn't get it that these girls don't give a **** about him. The parents are right to pursue criminal charges above the objections of their son. One day...
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    Sensitive Topic What do you think about those who want to "cure" us?

    I'm totally with you. While I'm in favor of a VOLUNTARY cure for myself, My upsides of Autism are outweighed by my communication barriers & insomnia. These have further health complications. My Upsides are nothing more than a source of frustration to me. I don't think a cure is on the...
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    Are animals and children attracted to you?

    I take your point. My experience was that I was highly inadequate as a caretaker but the kids still hung off me despite having an more empathic alternative. It was sssslow learning to relate to the kids a matter of years, perhaps they were insecure & persisted for that reason. I did the...
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    The Stigma of Self-Diagnosis

    I really only encounter this mentality on the internet. I generally try to convey "Point and Laugh" at these *idiots*.
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    Are animals and children attracted to you?

    TBH, children are attracted to Adults, its so hardwired into them they will put up with serious abuse & neglect. I'm not good with children ofc but children are still drawn to me just like any other adult.
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    Hey All from Oz

    Informal diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome by Psychiatrist and a case worker, "occupational therapist" I think floated that as a possibility independently. Also: Highly strung depression intrustive thoughts insomnia short term memory loss
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