arnold layne Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I've noticed on this forum that many members are calling others 'autistic' almost as an insult or to belittle others. But is autism an actual disorder or is it a fallacy made up by doctors and the drug industry? Looking at the symptoms, not only do I qualify as autistic but so does half of the nation. It's called an introverted personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 No [/thread] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superfuzz Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I've noticed on this forum that many members are calling others 'autistic' almost as an insult or to belittle others. But is autism an actual disorder or is it a fallacy made up by doctors and the drug industry? Looking at the symptoms, not only do I qualify as autistic but so does half of the nation. It's called an introverted personality.I'd somewhat agree if you were talking bout aspergers, but autism is an actual disorder, Downy McAutist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay410 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 It's certainly not fake, but it is over diagnosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 ADHD and Aspergers don't exist.Autism does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GET OFF AXLS BACK Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yes completely made up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satanisk_Slakt Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 ADHD and Aspergers don't exist.This is one of the dumbest things I've ever read on this forum. I'm not surprised it was posted by you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 ADHD and Aspergers don't exist.This is one of the dumbest things I've ever read on this forum. I'm not surprised it was posted by you.Fair enough.Obviously they exist in their scientific definitions, but it's just disgusting how every hyper/antisocial kid today is diagnosed with them and put on medication that turns them into zombies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satanisk_Slakt Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Of course it exists. That it's over diagnosed doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Edited July 23, 2012 by Satanisk_Slakt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperado Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 No it's not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H. Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 ADHD and Aspergers don't exist.This is one of the dumbest things I've ever read on this forum.Really? It's not even in my top 50 dumbest things said on MyGNR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 ADHD doesn't fucking exist. Asperger's is up for debate, but not everyone that's a little awkward has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satanisk_Slakt Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 ADHD and Aspergers don't exist.This is one of the dumbest things I've ever read on this forum.Really? It's not even in my top 50 dumbest things said on MyGNR.Keep in mind that I've probably read a couple of hundred thousand posts on here during my years on here. Even if it was just top fifty or even top one hundred, don't you think that would be quite high on that list if it would be the top 100 of say 200 000 posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) In no fucking way whatsoever are autism or other spectrum disorders fabricated disordesr. Anyone who thinks that has absolutely no known experience being around someone with autism if they think it's fake. Edited July 23, 2012 by DirtyDeeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 My cousin is autistic. She's a little different but functional. I don't see her often enough to make an assessment and I don't intend to offend anyone here so I am sorry if it comes across that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevdo242 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 In no fucking way whatsoever are autism or other spectrum disorders fabricated disordesr. Anyone who thinks that has absolutely no known experience being around someone with autism if they think it's fake.This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forsaken Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 What exactly defines Aspergers? Not Autism, but Aspergers? I know Aspergers is a form of Autism, but how do you tell the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 autisim is very real, ADHD on the hand i think is a load of shitWhat exactly defines Aspergers? Not Autism, but Aspergers? I know Aspergers is a form of Autism, but how do you tell the difference?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lahey Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbominableHoman Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I believe in the future of psychology things are going to relate more to spectrums than labels, such as the area of personality disorders and autism.And, no, I don't think it's fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forsaken Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) autisim is very real, ADHD on the hand i think is a load of shitWhat exactly defines Aspergers? Not Autism, but Aspergers? I know Aspergers is a form of Autism, but how do you tell the difference?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndromeThis doesn't really answer anything, all this does is show me little traits of Autism. I'm asking how a doctor could possibly diagnose Aspergers instead of full blown Autism. People with AS may not be as withdrawn around others as those with other, more debilitating, forms of autism; they approach others, even if awkwardly. For example, a person with AS may engage in a one-sided, long-winded speech about a favorite topic, while misunderstanding or not recognizing the listener's feelings or reactions, such as a need for privacy or haste to leave.I mean really wtf is this, this could just be an awkward person, does that make them have aspergers??Jesus, anyone could be diagnosed with something. Edited July 23, 2012 by Forsaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 As lame a response as this is, you kinda know it when you see it. It's certainly different than a plain awkward person, and if you've known enough people with Aspergers, you can easily tell the difference. I'm not up to par on the science behind it, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepfreeze Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Kim Peek didn't actually have autism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepfreeze Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I've noticed on this forum that many members are calling others 'autistic' almost as an insult or to belittle others. But is autism an actual disorder or is it a fallacy made up by doctors and the drug industry? Looking at the symptoms, not only do I qualify as autistic but so does half of the nation. It's called an introverted personality.Listen to R D Laing in addition to Arnold Layne.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWusbsj6oA8ADHD and Aspergers don't exist.Autism does.This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Rainman got skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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