Neurodiversity

Jess · 04-09-2010, 06:48 AM

There are a couple films running on the premium channels this month. One is called Mozart and the Whale ( an autism love story) and one is about a mother with an autistic child ( I think Kate Winslett is in it). I can't recall the name of the second one.

Have any of you seen either? We have set up the recorder to tape them so we can watch, but have missed the beginning when scrolling through , so it may be next week before we get to see them.

Will let ya know how they are/ were when we do

violaine · 04-09-2010, 09:02 PM

''... Sharing a language of what society terms social dysfunction does not in and of itself mean that two people with Asperger's share an entirely common language, way of being, or even way of easily connecting... '

http://www.aspergeradults.ca/mozartwhalereview.html

jess,

i have seen mozart and the whale, and enjoyed it [albeit a somewhat sad film]. radha mitchell starred in a very intense and dark movie, not asperger autism related, 'p u 239 / the half life of timofey berezin'.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472156/

have you seen snow cake / this is autism, but not asperger syndrome -

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448124/

i really loved how well-suited linda and alex were for each other. his sense of humour- dry/sarcastic - was perfect for her style. the scrabble game is the b.e.s.t. scene.

great quotes-

Linda Freeman:

Neurotypical people are obsessed with having friends. I'm only trying to help you get some.

He stops for one second and he's totally overwhelmed by how big the world is and how small and unimportant he is. And as he turns around, we see his face look to the sky. And he says, very quietly, so that no one can hear him: "Dazlious".

violaine · 04-10-2010, 08:33 PM

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289992/

DapperButch · 04-18-2010, 07:33 AM

http://www.delawareonline.com/articl...EALTH/4180332/

violaine · 04-19-2010, 09:21 AM

what do you think about her survival skills, which ultimately saved her life in the [not so tame] environment for five days? i've tried to explain to people that living with heightened sensory issues are for me, perhaps how an animal perceives his/her world- noticing so much visually: tiny pieces of paper, glass, insects, movement, and that is only one of the senses. i have spent enough time around different kinds of animals to notice what they notice, and recognise a similarity or being connected, to the external environment in a likewise manner.

less wired than NT's for [the stuff i do not 'get'], including the need for heavy socialisation, group think, and fitting in with the 'crowd'.

i remember when lake jesup was spelled lake jessup. the girl was lucky to have not been eaten by alligators! i grew up in the area. thank you for sharing the story, Dapperbutch- how are you feeling?

happy for the girl and her family

love florida, do not miss the alligators and giant mosquitoes!

Andrew, Jr. · 04-19-2010, 09:50 AM

Belle,

I watched the David Gale movie with my adopted family. It was amazing. Afterwards they all just were quiet.

For me, I have ocd. I obsess on certain things. For example, when I was younger it was my camera. Then on a fishing trip my bio-father threw it in a rage on the boat, breaking it. It confused me more than baiting the lures. We were out deep sea fishing for yellow fin tuna, dolphin, and marlin. And my father was in one of his moods.

Now with being an aspi, my therapist from years ago thought it was a dual diagnosis.

As for friends, I am different. I am not into having oodles. I would rather have a few that have my back at all times. My adopted sister owns her own home building company. I can see how people try to manipulate each other to befriend her. And it isn't for friendship either. They are looking at what she can do for them. I tell her that she has to really watch who is in her life and why. Some see her for her money, and others she her for her spirit. Money is the root of all evil, & believe you me, that is the truth. I have watched that happen over repeatedly.

Andrew

violaine · 04-23-2010, 01:54 PM

“Contrary to the expectations associated with the label of ‘genius’,” the study noted, “they tended to hold modest goals for themselves …”

To Allan Snyder, however, a genius is someone who changes the way humanity thinks, a path that requires not just a high IQ but the ability to withstand adversity and take on conventional wisdom. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, he points out, were college dropouts who changed the world by creating the personal computer revolution.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1111114147837

04-09-2010, 09:02 PM	#2
violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	''... Sharing a language of what society terms social dysfunction does not in and of itself mean that two people with Asperger's share an entirely common language, way of being, or even way of easily connecting... ' http://www.aspergeradults.ca/mozartwhalereview.html jess, i have seen mozart and the whale, and enjoyed it [albeit a somewhat sad film]. radha mitchell starred in a very intense and dark movie, not asperger autism related, 'p u 239 / the half life of timofey berezin'. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472156/ have you seen snow cake / this is autism, but not asperger syndrome - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448124/ i really loved how well-suited linda and alex were for each other. his sense of humour- dry/sarcastic - was perfect for her style. the scrabble game is the b.e.s.t. scene. great quotes- Linda Freeman: Neurotypical people are obsessed with having friends. I'm only trying to help you get some. He stops for one second and he's totally overwhelmed by how big the world is and how small and unimportant he is. And as he turns around, we see his face look to the sky. And he says, very quietly, so that no one can hear him: "Dazlious". Last edited by violaine; 04-09-2010 at 09:07 PM.

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violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	just watched this film with a friend - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289992/

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DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,810 Times in 5,772 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Didn't notice this story posted anywhere else... http://www.delawareonline.com/articl...EALTH/4180332/ __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

04-19-2010, 09:21 AM	#5
violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	what do you think about her survival skills, which ultimately saved her life in the [not so tame] environment for five days? i've tried to explain to people that living with heightened sensory issues are for me, perhaps how an animal perceives his/her world- noticing so much visually: tiny pieces of paper, glass, insects, movement, and that is only one of the senses. i have spent enough time around different kinds of animals to notice what they notice, and recognise a similarity or being connected, to the external environment in a likewise manner. less wired than NT's for [the stuff i do not 'get'], including the need for heavy socialisation, group think, and fitting in with the 'crowd'. i remember when lake jesup was spelled lake jessup. the girl was lucky to have not been eaten by alligators! i grew up in the area. thank you for sharing the story, Dapperbutch- how are you feeling? happy for the girl and her family love florida, do not miss the alligators and giant mosquitoes! Last edited by violaine; 04-19-2010 at 09:49 AM.

04-23-2010, 01:54 PM	#7
violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	emailed to me from friend on the spectrum - “Contrary to the expectations associated with the label of ‘genius’,” the study noted, “they tended to hold modest goals for themselves …” To Allan Snyder, however, a genius is someone who changes the way humanity thinks, a path that requires not just a high IQ but the ability to withstand adversity and take on conventional wisdom. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, he points out, were college dropouts who changed the world by creating the personal computer revolution. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1111114147837

04-09-2010, 06:48 AM	#1
Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,700 Times in 1,682 Posts Rep Power: 0	There are a couple films running on the premium channels this month. One is called Mozart and the Whale ( an autism love story) and one is about a mother with an autistic child ( I think Kate Winslett is in it). I can't recall the name of the second one. Have any of you seen either? We have set up the recorder to tape them so we can watch, but have missed the beginning when scrolling through , so it may be next week before we get to see them. Will let ya know how they are/ were when we do

04-19-2010, 09:50 AM	#6
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Belle, I watched the David Gale movie with my adopted family. It was amazing. Afterwards they all just were quiet. For me, I have ocd. I obsess on certain things. For example, when I was younger it was my camera. Then on a fishing trip my bio-father threw it in a rage on the boat, breaking it. It confused me more than baiting the lures. We were out deep sea fishing for yellow fin tuna, dolphin, and marlin. And my father was in one of his moods. Now with being an aspi, my therapist from years ago thought it was a dual diagnosis. As for friends, I am different. I am not into having oodles. I would rather have a few that have my back at all times. My adopted sister owns her own home building company. I can see how people try to manipulate each other to befriend her. And it isn't for friendship either. They are looking at what she can do for them. I tell her that she has to really watch who is in her life and why. Some see her for her money, and others she her for her spirit. Money is the root of all evil, & believe you me, that is the truth. I have watched that happen over repeatedly. Andrew