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    Paridas replied to the thread Remembrance Sunday.
    People often react strongly when political symbols get mixed with remembrance events. Some see it as personal expression, others see it...
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    Paridas replied to the thread Aspie meets Aspie.
    Sounds like a great start. It’s nice when you click creatively with someone that quickly. Building a set together should come much...
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    Paridas replied to the thread Remote workers, represent!.
    That setup looks nice. I work remote too and I spend a lot of time outside the country, so the tax stuff hit me like huh, what is this...
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    Paridas replied to the thread Mocking people.
    Mocking people for their hobbies is unnecessary and says more about the person doing it than the person being mocked. Everyone enjoys...
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    Paridas replied to the thread Update on My Grandma.
    It’s good to hear she’s a bit more responsive and that she knows you’re with her. Spending time like that matters and you’re giving her...
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    Paridas replied to the thread Freebies and Perks.
    You can add sensory friendly cinema screenings, which many theaters run at reduced prices and with quieter settings. Some museums also...
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    Paridas replied to the thread Uniquely Human.
    That book changed a lot of perspectives. Prizant’s approach feels humane and practical. Instead of focusing on fixing people, it...
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    Paridas replied to the thread The Pattern Seekers: How Autism Drives Human Invention.
    That book makes a fascinating point. Baron-Cohen’s idea that the systemizing mind drives both autism traits and human innovation really...
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    Paridas replied to the thread Medical Marijuana.
    Yeah, the whole situation looks confusing. When I got my medical card through Leafy DOC I asked the doctor how it’s allowed if it’s...
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    Paridas replied to the thread How to Be Human.
    That’s a great pick. How to Be Human gives a real view into what it’s like living with autism from the inside out. It’s thoughtful...
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    Paridas replied to the thread Thanks, mom.
    That kind of early conditioning sticks with you. Learning to rely on yourself changes how you handle people disappearing later on. It’s...
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    Paridas replied to the thread What Really Makes a Genius?.
    Genius shows up in creativity more than in IQ scores. It’s in people who connect ideas no one else links together or who see simple...
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    Paridas replied to the thread Science explains how pets affect our physical and mental health.
    I swear pets just hit a different part of your brain. I was going through a pretty rough stretch awhile back… like not sleeping...
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