So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it?

[ON 190]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

You guys should really give up the autistic lifestyle, It's not healthy.

Autism's a hell of a drug

 

[Guardian G.I.]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I live in Belarus, and I haven't met anyone who has autism. Some Russian hipsters who are obsessed with Western pop culture often call themselves Aspergers because they think that simple social awkwardness sounds more glorified when it is referred by an American psychiatric term that is not used by Russian psychiatrists, but I doubt that they actually have Asperger's syndrome. Autistics do exist here, but they are very rare.

It's rather weird that there are so many people on autistic spectrum in the United States and Canada. Belarus got hit hard by radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl disaster. For a few years after 1986, there was a large spike of registered cases of Down syndrome and other very nasty genetic illnesses among newborn children in the irradiated areas of the country. Russia had to deal with a gigantic rise of alcoholism and drug abuse during the catastrophic period of 1990s. Yet there are very few autistics in Belarus and in Russia (and in other former Soviet republics). A child who gets born with autism is usually regarded with curiosity by people around here (except his peers, who'd bully the hell out of him). It would make sense if autism and other similar syndromes were widespread in our part of of the globe, but why it is so common in America?

 

[Connor Bible]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I have HFA/Asperger syndrome, but it doesn't define me as a person. Sometimes, I forget I have it.

 

[exball]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I live in Belarus, and I haven't met anyone who has autism. Some Russian hipsters who are obsessed with Western pop culture often call themselves Aspergers because they think that simple social awkwardness sounds more glorified when it is referred by an American psychiatric term that is not used by Russian psychiatrists, but I doubt that they actually have Asperger's syndrome. Autistics do exist here, but they are very rare.

It's rather weird that there are so many people on autistic spectrum in the United States and Canada. Belarus got hit hard by radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl disaster. For a few years after 1986, there was a large spike of registered cases of Down syndrome and other very nasty genetic illnesses among newborn children in the irradiated areas of the country. Russia had to deal with a gigantic rise of alcoholism and drug abuse during the catastrophic period of 1990s. Yet there are very few autistics in Belarus and in Russia (and in other former Soviet republics). A child who gets born with autism is usually regarded with curiosity by people around here (except his peers, who'd bully the hell out of him). It would make sense if autism and other similar syndromes were widespread in our part of of the globe, but why it is so common in America?

Simple, America is a land of immigrants. We practically invented autism. You are very welcome.

 

[GGGBYBYBY]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I have a cousin with Autism, I don't know how far along the spectrum he might be, he can speak is all I really know. I don't really get to see too much of him these days because we don't always go over to see my other relatives that often anymore and when we do it normally ends up being on days I'm working or days my aunt isn't over there so I don't get to talk to him much which is a bit of shame, I'd actually like to get to know my cousins a bit better one day.

 

[Stratochu]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I have Asperger's, I could have easily ended up a lolcow and a lot like Chris-chan had I not pulled my shit together as a teenager, I still have a number of typical behaviors and signs of Asperger's, but live in my own place, prepare my own meals sometimes (altho I do eat my fair share of q-sands, delivery and takeout) and am pretty much independent. I am on a too.

 

[Jewelsmakerguy]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I have Asperger's, I could have easily ended up a lolcow and a lot like Chris-chan had I not pulled my shit together as a teenager, I still have a number of typical behaviors and signs of Asperger's, but live in my own place, prepare my own meals sometimes (altho I do eat my fair share of q-sands, delivery and takeout) and am pretty much independent. I am on a too.

Same here. Once I turned 18, I knew then and there to straighten the fuck up.

Oh, name's Phil, I've been diagnosed with Aspergers since I was three. Not that many people would notice right away; because I can feed and clean myself, as well as keep control of my money.

That being said, I'm still with my mother - partially out of choice, and partially because we're broke as all hell right now and she leans on me for financial support. Think about Chris' money situation, but in reverse. Haven't applied for a , though I've been meaning to in order to get more money to provide for the both of us.

I'm also a jewelry maker, as my name implies, for my local Autism center. Said jewelry helps fund the programs run by the center, including the one I'm in. I've also been told that I'm very creative, having received high marks in my art and English classes over the years. I've also been complimented for the jewelry and artwork I make. Hell I practice drawing and animation as a hobby, and maybe I'll post some more of my works on here again someday.

Academic wise, I'm about average. As mentioned, I excelled in my art and English courses during my school years. But I always had a hard time with math - not the easy stuff, that I know. But harder things like adding/subtracting fractions. I was legitimately surprised when I found out I made the honor roll at my high school. Especially given my problems with math.

Wait, does that mean I'm stealing limelight from TRUE AND HONEST Autistic by mentioning all that?

 

[A-Stump]

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I don't really see how anyone with autism on a tugboat could be here, a forum for a guy on a tugboat. Most of the discussion about Chris's tugboat either has to do with how he wastes it or doesn't deserve it. I'm not going to get too much into it again but how can you be here in any fashion that isn't ironic in nature. It makes no sense.

 

[exball]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

You guys should really give up the autistic lifestyle, It's not healthy.

I like to live life on the autistic fringe.

 

[Mourning Dove]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

You guys should really give up the autistic lifestyle, It's not healthy.

I didn't choose the autistic lyfe, the autistic lyfe chose me.

 

[Silver]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I don't really see how anyone with autism on a tugboat could be here, a forum for a guy on a tugboat. Most of the discussion about Chris's tugboat either has to do with how he wastes it or doesn't deserve it. I'm not going to get too much into it again but how can you be here in any fashion that isn't ironic in nature. It makes no sense.

wow

wow

i cant

 

[Jewelsmakerguy]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I don't really see how anyone with autism on a tugboat could be here, a forum for a guy on a tugboat. Most of the discussion about Chris's tugboat either has to do with how he wastes it or doesn't deserve it. I'm not going to get too much into it again but how can you be here in any fashion that isn't ironic in nature. It makes no sense.

But see, that's just it - he spends it all on vidya when he should be using it for bills, food and rent.

Most people who have a disability paycheck tend to put it towards the latter, as that shit comes first and foremost. Especially if you can't find, get or have been laid off of, a job.

 

[Scuttle456]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I live in Belarus, and I haven't met anyone who has autism. Some Russian hipsters who are obsessed with Western pop culture often call themselves Aspergers because they think that simple social awkwardness sounds more glorified when it is referred by an American psychiatric term that is not used by Russian psychiatrists, but I doubt that they actually have Asperger's syndrome. Autistics do exist here, but they are very rare.

It's rather weird that there are so many people on autistic spectrum in the United States and Canada. Belarus got hit hard by radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl disaster. For a few years after 1986, there was a large spike of registered cases of Down syndrome and other very nasty genetic illnesses among newborn children in the irradiated areas of the country. Russia had to deal with a gigantic rise of alcoholism and drug abuse during the catastrophic period of 1990s. Yet there are very few autistics in Belarus and in Russia (and in other former Soviet republics). A child who gets born with autism is usually regarded with curiosity by people around here (except his peers, who'd bully the hell out of him). It would make sense if autism and other similar syndromes were widespread in our part of of the globe, but why it is so common in America?

It is quite common in the Angolosphere I believe because there are quite a few mental health resources and knowledge among the communities about autism. I don't know much about Russia or the former USSR, but it could be that the mental health resources in that region are not as widespread as in the west... sorry I mean no offense...

You are from Belarus? Zdrastvuite Denichs! Where in Belarus are you? Do you think your leader will be overthrown soon? Also, do you think someone like Chris chan could exist at all in Belarus?

 

[Roger Rabbit]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

Hello Charlie,

I actually have a few things, such as Bipolar and Aspbergers. I am not sure why I just gave that away though.

 

[exball]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I don't really see how anyone with autism on a tugboat could be here, a forum for a guy on a tugboat. Most of the discussion about Chris's tugboat either has to do with how he wastes it or doesn't deserve it. I'm not going to get too much into it again but how can you be here in any fashion that isn't ironic in nature. It makes no sense.

wow

wow

i cant

I smell conflict.

 

[spaps]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I don't really see how anyone with autism on a tugboat could be here, a forum for a guy on a tugboat. Most of the discussion about Chris's tugboat either has to do with how he wastes it or doesn't deserve it. I'm not going to get too much into it again but how can you be here in any fashion that isn't ironic in nature. It makes no sense.

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[Stratochu]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I don't really see how anyone with autism on a tugboat could be here, a forum for a guy on a tugboat. Most of the discussion about Chris's tugboat either has to do with how he wastes it or doesn't deserve it. I'm not going to get too much into it again but how can you be here in any fashion that isn't ironic in nature. It makes no sense.

But see, that's just it - he spends it all on vidya when he should be using it for bills, food and rent.

Most people who have a disability paycheck tend to put it towards the latter, as that shit comes first and foremost. Especially if you can't find, get or have been laid off of, a job.

Yep. Most of mine goes toward rent, utilities, cable/internet and cell phone/internet (but changing providers on phone/mobile web soon), I get roughly $200 a month on food stamps that I don't squander on shit, and I have money saved up for my hobbies and to buy a car, and I save money ahead of time for when I want q-sands, pizza, Chinese, burritos or whatnot. Books and movies are a cinch because of the public library. I don't waste my tugboat (which is the same type as Chris gets, SSDI gotten from disability before age 22 and my dad's work history)

edit: FWIW I live in a public-housing project and pay about $200 a month in rent on a studio apartment about the size of and 's "bedroom".

 

[Phil Ken Sebben]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

Yeah, I've got me a touch of the Aspergers. Got diagnosed with it and the doctor said something like, "on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being normal, 10 being totally autistic and 6 being Aspergers. You're a 6." I'm that guy that's kinda strange but you just don't know why that is. There's just something different about me and that can work to my advantage. Women see as being "mysterious" and somehow "broken" which means they want to get to know me better and try to "fix" me.

Really when you get down to it I can pretty much function in normal society. There's no barriers that I face and while I have some problems in social situations, I've found that being the strong, silent type works for me. I have a degree, a job, a girlfriend and my own place. Hell, I'm practically a normalfag when you get down to it.

 

[hellbound]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

My father has Asperger's. He was only diagnosed a few years ago. I'm certainly almost entirely to the neurotypical side of the spectrum but I may have a couple tiny traits here and there like the special interests and liking routines. My brother is probably mostly NT but a bit more on the spergy side; he definitely seems to have problems empathizing.

When my father was diagnosed a lot of things suddenly started making sense. He always had a problem with improvisation and changing plans. He's collected hundreds of war games, read all their rules, learned about their battles, but never actually played more than a couple. He was always kind of distant emotionally, and not in the normal "men don't share emotions" way. I absolutely know it's not his fault, but I still wonder if growing up with that "damaged" me, for lack of a better term.

 

[Really makes you thunk]

Re: So who else here has autism, or knows someone who has it

I have HFA/Asperger syndrome, but it doesn't define me as a person. Sometimes, I forget I have it.

Yeah, this. I was diagnosed with Aspergers (pronounced 'harbinger' or 'manage', not 'ass-burgers', silly Americans ) when I was nine years old, but I try to avoid making a big fuss about it, or using as an excuse for my flaws in life. That's not to say I don't have obvious-as-hell symptoms, because I do. I have serious issues with looking people in the eyes when holding a conversation (I usually look over their shoulder/ down at the floor) and I often miss a lot of social-cues that "normal people" pick up immediately. Plus, I have been known to have huge sperg-like interests over the things I'm a fan of, and it shows. This, combined with my love of colour, makes me seriously wonder why I didn't grow up to be a total recolour-tard, and I'm glad it's not the case.

Regardless of all this, I try my best to fit in with society as best as I can. I'm in college, getting good-grades, and I intend to get a decent job, and not depend on a at any point in my life. I even forget I'm on the spectrum most of the time I'm doing the regular everyday stuff, you know?