Found these online just now. Thought it would make a good, random post for this blog since it was originally started to discuss Autism issues.
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1.) When you tell people you have autism, do many not believe you because they think autism is the disorder where people don’t know how to do anything and have to be supervised at all times?
Usually, the reaction I get is somewhere between 'Well that explains X about you' or 'I knew it! It had to be something like Asperger's. Nothing else fits!"
2.) Why is autism more prevalent today than it was in previous decades?
Better testing methods that are merely making it more visible. I don't know if there are any other factors. I am sure that the actual rate hasn't actually increased. Society has always had the 'weird kids' and 'lonesome stranger' in each generation. To me, it's a foregone conclusion that many (if not most) of them are all autistic on some level.
3.) Why do people make fun of Autism?
Because some people are assholes.
4.) What causes autism in adults?
The same thing that causes it in kids: genetics. The specific genetic triggers that cause 'Autism Spectrum Disorder' (or whatever it's called next week) are still not known or well-understood on any level.
5.) Is it OK to date someone with autism?
Yes.
6.) What do humans with autism/Asperger’s dislike?
All the same things that you dislike most of the time. We also especially hate being 'Othered' by you Neuro-typicals. It's like all of you are the angry villagers with torches and pitchforks and we're (in your eyes at least) Frankenstein's Monster.
Truth be told, some of us are more likely to be the Mad Scientist that created that monster. You Neuro-typicals benefit greatly from our 'monsters' too. Did you actually believe that it was Neuro-typicals that created the science, technology, engineering, mathematical principles and machinery that make modern civilization possible? I am inclined to doubt it...
7.) What is it like to fail the ‘Sally-Anne’ test? What is it about the test that leads (many) people with autism to answer 'Anne's box'? Why can people with autism not see that the answer is 'Sally's basket'?
Never heard of this test before. Don't particularly care, either.
8.) How can I help my daughter with autism to give up her stuffed toys? She is too old for them.
As I understand it, many Neuro-typical women keep their childhood toys well into adulthood as well. This may well be one of the more normal things that your autistic child does with her life. Focus on making her more sociable instead. That issue is much more important.
9.) What is love like for those with high-functioning autism?
Oftentimes very lonely, depressing and sad.
10.) Which essential oils are best for autism?
The only oils that I really consider essential are...
A.) The oil that I routinely sell in my auto parts store everyday.
B.) The oils that I use for cooking meals. (Canola, Olive, etc.)
Beyond that, I don't even know what you mean by 'essential' oils. Do you mean those oils that a masseuse uses on their clients?
11.) What is the life expectancy of autistic people?
The same as Neuro-typicals. Autism is a different operating system for the brain, not something akin to brain cancer or a stroke. Quit treating us like we're sick. Start acting as mentors for us so we can learn to more successfully deal with this world that was clearly made for you NTs.
- Lord Publius
