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I have a 17 year old son who does not want to know anything about Aspergers. The doctors in UK have diagnosed him and he hates me for giving him a label. I would like to chat online with other parents who have the same problems. There is so much I need to ask on how to handle him! I tried some sites in the UK that have chats online - sign up and find I'm the only one in the room.
Answer
There are plenty of forums out there. I happen to run one, but will not say which one. The only source I would advise against is Autism Speaks. There has been a lot of cotraversies surrounding them.
Autism Speaks was founded by Bob and Suzanne Wright; Bob is the chairman and CEO of NBC Universal and the chairman and executive officer of General Electric. He and his wife, have had a public falling out with their daughter who is raising their autistic grandson as evidenced by their daughter's appearance on Oprah in April 2007 regarding this public falling out.
Allison Tepper Singer, Vice President of Communications for Autism Speaks, discussesd how she felt when she took her child to a regular school which was going to accommodate her autistic child in a special education classroom with 5 other children, one teacher and two educational assistants. She said. "[quote] I remember that was a scary moment for me when I realized I had sat in the car for about 15 minutes and actually contemplated putting Jody in the car and driving off the George Washington Bridge. That would be preferable to having to put her in one of these schools [end quote]."
It was only because of her other child, Allison Tepper Singer said, that she didn't go through with the murder-suicide.
Autism Ontario pulled an Autism Speaks very video from their website months ago after discussions with their board members and members of the autism community precisely for its negativity towards autism and autistics.
I have heard from people "on the inside" that Autism Speaks' goal is to fund genetic tests for autism to encourage people to abort those who have autistic genes in utero to eliminate autism from the world. Simply having autistic genes does NOT mean a person will present with autism.
It should be noted that the PR firm who designs Autism Speaks' ad campaigns (BBDO) is the same one that has created the defamatory Ransom notes campaign in New York in which the ads claim that people are "Held Hostage" to Autism and Asperger Syndrome.
http://www.aboutourkids.org/files/pages/...
The ads make it seem as though ALL autistics and AS people are helpless idiots and that by paying for services, they can be cured.
Autism has been proven to be genetic in origin and cannot be cured.
I run forums for over 700 Aspies, and one forum for parents of autistics. All are firmly agreed that Autism Speaks is a poor entity to be "advocating" for autistics.
My own letters to Autism Speaks were replied to with contempt and derision, so I know that they are open to no other opinions but their own.
1 month ago
There are plenty of forums out there. I happen to run one, but will not say which one. The only source I would advise against is Autism Speaks. There has been a lot of cotraversies surrounding them.
Autism Speaks was founded by Bob and Suzanne Wright; Bob is the chairman and CEO of NBC Universal and the chairman and executive officer of General Electric. He and his wife, have had a public falling out with their daughter who is raising their autistic grandson as evidenced by their daughter's appearance on Oprah in April 2007 regarding this public falling out.
Allison Tepper Singer, Vice President of Communications for Autism Speaks, discussesd how she felt when she took her child to a regular school which was going to accommodate her autistic child in a special education classroom with 5 other children, one teacher and two educational assistants. She said. "[quote] I remember that was a scary moment for me when I realized I had sat in the car for about 15 minutes and actually contemplated putting Jody in the car and driving off the George Washington Bridge. That would be preferable to having to put her in one of these schools [end quote]."
It was only because of her other child, Allison Tepper Singer said, that she didn't go through with the murder-suicide.
Autism Ontario pulled an Autism Speaks very video from their website months ago after discussions with their board members and members of the autism community precisely for its negativity towards autism and autistics.
I have heard from people "on the inside" that Autism Speaks' goal is to fund genetic tests for autism to encourage people to abort those who have autistic genes in utero to eliminate autism from the world. Simply having autistic genes does NOT mean a person will present with autism.
It should be noted that the PR firm who designs Autism Speaks' ad campaigns (BBDO) is the same one that has created the defamatory Ransom notes campaign in New York in which the ads claim that people are "Held Hostage" to Autism and Asperger Syndrome.
http://www.aboutourkids.org/files/pages/...
The ads make it seem as though ALL autistics and AS people are helpless idiots and that by paying for services, they can be cured.
Autism has been proven to be genetic in origin and cannot be cured.
I run forums for over 700 Aspies, and one forum for parents of autistics. All are firmly agreed that Autism Speaks is a poor entity to be "advocating" for autistics.
My own letters to Autism Speaks were replied to with contempt and derision, so I know that they are open to no other opinions but their own.
1 month ago
What is the one biggest cultural thing in Germany?
Female Dr.
I am trying to learn about Germany and am wondering what is the biggest hidden thing about the culture that no one knows, and what would I do to fit into the German culture, act like aa German etc.
I am trying to learn how to act like a native German, what are the norms that are known by only the natives?
Answer
Well, there are the cultural stereotypes and the cultural customs -- and of course, just like in the USA or UK, customs may have some radical differences depending on which region you're in. You're more likely to encounter these broad generalizations in Germany than wherever you are now, but they are not blanket truths.
If you want to pass for a German, you should:
-- Be conscious of your energy usage, and care about Efficiency. Turn off lights and keep doors closed in rooms when you are not using them. Pull the metal shade down over your windows when it's cold or cloudy or nighttime to keep the heat from escaping. Use the train or rideshare (carpool with paying passengers) instead of driving your car alone. Install solar panels on your roof, like your neighbors. Hang dry your clothes instead of tossing them in a (wasteful!) electric dryer.
-- Be timely, and expect others to be timely too. Fashionably late is not fashionable. Trains run on time. Tap your foot and get grumpy when the train pulls into the station 4 minutes after its scheduled/posted time.
-- In social situations, greet every person individually. For those you have not yet been introduced to, you are responsible for politely introducing yourself by saying your name and giving them a handshake. A general wave hello or goodbye to the group/room is impolite. When you leave, you should say individual goodbyes to each person. Even the people you didn't really talk to or spend much time with.
-- Be cynical when talking about politics and politicians. Be comfortable taking plainly, openly, and knowledgeably about your own personal finances and money. Be rather ignorant about religious customs outside your own or your own community, assume that the White people you interact with are all either Lutheran, Catholic, Atheist, or lapsed, but that they are all familiar with Christian holidays and traditions.
-- Don't get squeamish when you go to the spa/sauna or beach and all the men and women and children are walking around naked together, and not having any problems or displaying embarrassment/shame. Relax. See that your bodies are just as similar or different as your faces. Be comfortable with your body and nudity. And note that Speedo-style swimsuits (for men) is the typical alternative.
-- Don't wear baggy clothes or sweats unless you're actually going for a jog or to the gym or laying about in your own home. Germans may not generally wear flashy clothes like Italians or French, but they do take care with what they wear. White sneakers? No. Baggy pants than hang over their asses? No. Capris with socks and nice sandals? Yes. Hmm...
-- Prefer foreign movies and tv dubbed into German instead of subtitled.
-- Be hyper vigilant about sorting your trash and recycling. Return your bottles to the store. Keep your yard and garden tidy. Address people formally unless they have given you permission to use their first name and address them in the familiar. Don't be shy about demanding and expecting quality, returning things to the store, or approaching clerks and customer service folks about getting something your way -- it's not perceived as rude, but rather sensible.
-- Be comfortable eating bread and coldcuts, cheeses, and various spreads for breakfast and/or dinner. If you prefer cereal for breakfast, expect it to be chocolaty. Get used to eating pig, potatoes, cabbage, pasta, and mixing your beer with soda-pop (Radler, Diesel, etc.) Get excited about white asparagus coming into season, milky lattes in tall glasses, spicy Turkish fast food, and snail-shaped pastries. Feel comfortable drinking alcohol in public, at parks, with friends, on the subway, on the street, at the bar/pub/restaurant with your kids.
What am I missing?
Well, there are the cultural stereotypes and the cultural customs -- and of course, just like in the USA or UK, customs may have some radical differences depending on which region you're in. You're more likely to encounter these broad generalizations in Germany than wherever you are now, but they are not blanket truths.
If you want to pass for a German, you should:
-- Be conscious of your energy usage, and care about Efficiency. Turn off lights and keep doors closed in rooms when you are not using them. Pull the metal shade down over your windows when it's cold or cloudy or nighttime to keep the heat from escaping. Use the train or rideshare (carpool with paying passengers) instead of driving your car alone. Install solar panels on your roof, like your neighbors. Hang dry your clothes instead of tossing them in a (wasteful!) electric dryer.
-- Be timely, and expect others to be timely too. Fashionably late is not fashionable. Trains run on time. Tap your foot and get grumpy when the train pulls into the station 4 minutes after its scheduled/posted time.
-- In social situations, greet every person individually. For those you have not yet been introduced to, you are responsible for politely introducing yourself by saying your name and giving them a handshake. A general wave hello or goodbye to the group/room is impolite. When you leave, you should say individual goodbyes to each person. Even the people you didn't really talk to or spend much time with.
-- Be cynical when talking about politics and politicians. Be comfortable taking plainly, openly, and knowledgeably about your own personal finances and money. Be rather ignorant about religious customs outside your own or your own community, assume that the White people you interact with are all either Lutheran, Catholic, Atheist, or lapsed, but that they are all familiar with Christian holidays and traditions.
-- Don't get squeamish when you go to the spa/sauna or beach and all the men and women and children are walking around naked together, and not having any problems or displaying embarrassment/shame. Relax. See that your bodies are just as similar or different as your faces. Be comfortable with your body and nudity. And note that Speedo-style swimsuits (for men) is the typical alternative.
-- Don't wear baggy clothes or sweats unless you're actually going for a jog or to the gym or laying about in your own home. Germans may not generally wear flashy clothes like Italians or French, but they do take care with what they wear. White sneakers? No. Baggy pants than hang over their asses? No. Capris with socks and nice sandals? Yes. Hmm...
-- Prefer foreign movies and tv dubbed into German instead of subtitled.
-- Be hyper vigilant about sorting your trash and recycling. Return your bottles to the store. Keep your yard and garden tidy. Address people formally unless they have given you permission to use their first name and address them in the familiar. Don't be shy about demanding and expecting quality, returning things to the store, or approaching clerks and customer service folks about getting something your way -- it's not perceived as rude, but rather sensible.
-- Be comfortable eating bread and coldcuts, cheeses, and various spreads for breakfast and/or dinner. If you prefer cereal for breakfast, expect it to be chocolaty. Get used to eating pig, potatoes, cabbage, pasta, and mixing your beer with soda-pop (Radler, Diesel, etc.) Get excited about white asparagus coming into season, milky lattes in tall glasses, spicy Turkish fast food, and snail-shaped pastries. Feel comfortable drinking alcohol in public, at parks, with friends, on the subway, on the street, at the bar/pub/restaurant with your kids.
What am I missing?
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