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originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: ForteanOrg
Autism is diagnosed if a human shows deficits in social skills and social communication and/or unusual patterns of behaviors and interests.
So, let me see: here we are, communicating using a keyboard and screen, a distant spooky communication in the distance so to say. No real human face-to-face interaction at all, so a doctor might conclude we're lacking proper social skills. And given the frequency and rhytm of postings by some, they are clearly showing an unusual pattern of behaviour. But oh boy, wait until we check for "unusual interests"..
Y'all are freaks! Go get cured! Autists!
You are right in that the computer is a very good tool for those on the Autism Spectrum.
But, it is not exclusively used by those who are.
originally posted by: systemic.aberration
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: ForteanOrg
Autism is diagnosed if a human shows deficits in social skills and social communication and/or unusual patterns of behaviors and interests.
So, let me see: here we are, communicating using a keyboard and screen, a distant spooky communication in the distance so to say. No real human face-to-face interaction at all, so a doctor might conclude we're lacking proper social skills. And given the frequency and rhytm of postings by some, they are clearly showing an unusual pattern of behaviour. But oh boy, wait until we check for "unusual interests"..
Y'all are freaks! Go get cured! Autists!
You are right in that the computer is a very good tool for those on the Autism Spectrum.
But, it is not exclusively used by those who are.
I think Fortean was only trying to say that the average ATS'er has the same behavior as someone who is autistic, and it could be loosely diagnosed as such.
originally posted by: bigfatfurrytexan
I don't see how inserting yourself into the action/mindset of your child can ever be a bad thing. Maybe it "cures"...more than likely it "improves neural connections". BUt the point is: understanding how your child thinks gives you unique access into the constant struggle to contain their more aberrant behaviors as they grow up.