The discussion centers on the communication abilities of autistic individuals, particularly highlighting a video that showcases an autistic woman expressing her thoughts and experiences. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding each person with autism as an individual rather than generalizing their abilities or intelligence. The conversation also touches on the sensory experiences of autistic individuals, noting that repetitive behaviors serve various purposes, including calming effects and learning mechanisms. Overall, the forum underscores the need for a deeper understanding of autism as a unique form of communication rather than a deficiency.
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Just tried it again. Still works for me. There is a link on the right that looks like a father / daughter story. Don't click on it!Moonbear said:No, there's no commercial. It's a story about a father and daughter climbing Mt. Kilamanjaro.
Doc Al said:Just tried it again. Still works for me. There is a link on the right that looks like a father / daughter story. Don't click on it!
That's the argument I was professing to my 22-year-old when he was having trouble at work with a particular enthnicity.Poop-Loops said:You're jumping from generalization to generalization.
I was under the impression that the point is you judge each person individually. Not assume they are stupid because they are autistic, or smart because they aren't autistic.