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  ~AutisticFurs ( Member )
 
Full Name: AutisticFurs
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Registered since: March 26th, 2011 03:06
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This is the place for the newly formed group AutisticFurs. If you are on the Autism Spectrum, curious about it, or you know someone with it, then feel free to +watch or stick around. :)

What is Autism?
Autism is a spectrum disorder, often noted by difficulties with social interactions and communication, as well as restricted interests and repetitive behavior.
It ranges from Classic Autism, where the child often remains nonverbal for much of their life, to Aspergers, which is mild autism or "high functioning" autism.
As of the DSM-V coming in May, there is no longer the 3 different diagnoses of Autism / Aspergers / PDD-NOS. It is all now called 'Autism spectrum disorder' and this page will reflect those changes.

Most autistic people have trouble communicating emotions. This does not mean that an autistic person does not feel. He or she simply cannot express their feelings adequately.

The purpose of this group will be for support and sharing of interests, ideas, and discussions about related events.

I do not mind healthy debates, however if one starts to border the line between debate and argument then you'll be asked to calm it down. Don't attack people for their different opinions. There's a lot of controversial topics around Autism.


"In an ideal world the scientist should find a method to prevent the most severe forms of autism but allow the milder forms to survive. After all, the really social people did not invent the first stone spear. It was probably invented by an Aspie who chipped away at rocks while the other people socialized around the campfire. Without autism traits we might still be living in caves."
— Temple Grandin



I will not tolerate hateful or demeaning comments aimed toward anyone. Any comments made that are of that nature will be removed and the user blocked from this page. End of story.

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Difference between awareness and acceptance?

Do you think people are autism "aware"?

The supposed rates are 1 in 64 now, or something along those lines, according to the CDC. What do you think about that?
Me- I think that they need to do research on a wider group of people of different age ranges, and with current data. Not data from years ago. Sure there's likely an increase- but is that due to environmental stuff, genetics, or just a better diagnostic criteria?

What do you think about companies such as chilli's donating 10% of customer checks to autism charities that support anti-vaccine campaigns? Misguided attempts at helping?

What about Autism Speaks and it's "Light it up blue" campaign? Should we light it up rainbow instead- since we're all different and no two people with autism are alike? Why 'blue'?

Friendly debate is welcomed, but avoid personal attacks for differing opinions.

Update: Chili's cancelled their "Give back" event and are looking for other ways to support autism.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/.....n_5101026.html
UPDATE: 5:15 P.M. EST -- Chili's has canceled the event after negative feedback from customers.
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“While we remain committed to supporting the children and families affected by autism, we are canceling Monday's Give Back Event based on the feedback we heard from our guests," a Chili’s Grill & Bar spokesperson said to the Huffington Post in an email. "We believe autism awareness continues to be an important cause to our guests and team members, and we will find another way to support this worthy effort in the future with again our sole intention being to help families affected by autism."


Also about the NAA supporting anti-vaccine policies:

http://nationalautismassociation.or.....ses-of-autism/
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The National Autism Association believes:

Vaccinations can trigger or exacerbate autism in some, if not many, children, especially those who are genetically predisposed to immune, autoimmune or inflammatory conditions.
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  tailsclock TailsClock
  Posted: a day ago
 
I was hoping there would be a forum linked to from here. A userpage just doesn't have the features needed to properly talk about it. Was diagnosed nearly 2 decades ago but until now have never felt the urge to find others.

  dewey24plyr Dewey24plyr
  Posted: 2 days ago
 
The one emotion i struggle with the most is sadness, i've never understood why, but i'll cry at random moments, but when im actually sad, i can never cry

  surturthewolflord surturthewolflord
  Posted: 4 days ago
 
As the older brother of a kid w/ Autism, i understand it all to well.

  cas. Cas.
  Posted: a week ago
 
ASD ofc, just got officially diagnosed in October I believe.

  rogerdelmar RogerDelmar
  Posted: a week ago
 
I also have aspergers. I fully support this. :3

  cheyennesstudio CheyennesStudio
  Posted: 10 days ago
 
My little brother has autism. Great to see there is a group for it. :3

  mega-lion Mega-lion
  Posted: 2 weeks ago
 
i am asperger with ADHD. i was diagnosed when i was 3 year old. i had some friend that was autism. So happy discover this group

  sairsair-von-sillykit SairSair-von-Sillykit
  Posted: 16 days ago
 
Been diagnosed with it a week or so ago. Therapist plans to get testing for it done soon. Ugh if I truly do have it, I feel a bit cheated it wasn't discovered sooner.

  redfoxbennatonwest Redfoxbennatonwest
  Posted: 3 weeks ago
 
I'm spergs. And I don't need anyones charity.

  keileon Keileon
  Posted: 23 days ago
 
Had a bit of an annoying chat with another person with Asperger's who claimed that he believed "Jesus could cure it". :|

  hugoazpurua hugoazpurua
  Posted: 23 days ago
 
Hey Venezuelan aspie here finaly found You guys

  brexton Brexton
  Posted: a month ago
 
Recently diagnosed with Asperger's, comorbid with ADHD. Explains a lot - wish I'd known a heck of a lot sooner.