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Edited by Mjølnir: 4/8/2016 7:05:04 PM
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Autism: possible maturity "advantages"?

Recently, in both real life and heck, even here in offtopic, i have seen something interesting and different. Ive seen alot of people who openly admitted to have autism, but here is the catch: all of them, as i have seen/noticed, were way more mature than average for their age. Some of the things autism does to you, it makes you think different, see the world different, hear it different etc. But does this include maturity? Or even iq? I have aspergers (is that how you write it?) and i know for a fact that im way more mature than what other teens around me are. Including my iq aswell, but i dont know why aspergers would affect your iq... As stated above, people that ive met/talked to that have either aspergers or autism, were much more mature than normal. I would also love getting replies about this topic from people who know what autism and/or aspergers is by definition. Edit: changed title due to a bit confusion of what i mean.
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  • Edited by Devious_Melons: 4/9/2016 10:31:05 AM
    2 types of autism. 1, The brain is wired differently, failing to grasp normal things and develop a fixation to a certain hobby sometimes to a detriment (otaku). 2, the stuff you find on the MLP, minecraft, FNAF, undertale Forums and 4Chan.

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  • Greetings I am one such person who is autistic, I am embarrassed to admit it in public but I am lucky enough to hide the fact of my condition by acting normal and that people these days seem like they are the ones who actually have it and not me. To this extent congratulations on this realisation. Hmm maybe I put it on too thick..

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  • Edited by Koldraxon: 4/9/2016 10:22:40 AM
    [u]/!\[/u] Spoilers contain a stupendous amount of text. Open to read. Close once finished so you can [i]'keep calm and scroll on'[/i]. [spoiler] [b]Introduction.[/b] 'Autism' is a peculiar thing, for it's effects are rather vague, beneficial (with some minute drawbacks), or even detrimental to one's existence. People who do not comprehend are often the ones who speak loudest, and are those who didn't listen all the way back in education. It's like the 'yin-yang' symbol. [b] Giant wall of text too big not to be kept in spoilers.[/b] The instance I'm burdened with has the following traits you may've noticed me with, if ever: -A logic so logical that it is virtually undeniable, in most cases. -Failure to detect sarcasm (common trait I guess?). -The disposition of standing with those who are not corrupt, but are in power, such as teaching staff. -Superior awareness of capabilities (uncertain). Though that's not everything. Looking back, throughout these recent years, technology had become a norm; during my earlier points in time, the PS1/2, N64, and a low end PC with no Internet(?) was my digital entertainment, primarily playing games such as WipEout, Quake, and other things, often without even progressing. Mobile phones weren't smaller laptops during that time. Look at the world around you; virtually everyone is on their phone, oblivious to the world around them, even in their vehicles (unacceptable when driving, can be fined)! They will inevitably get themselves killed by an accident or something if they continue such a trend. I just don't understand why people want computers in their phones when all they want to do is alert their friend who's right beside them (or at their home) that they want to do something (inevitably, the 'right beside them' part might become real, which signals the death of 'socializing') at that moment. I remember distinctly a news article, but I forgot the source, that detailed a prisoner being released. The prisoner was confused and could not make sense of everyone walking with their faces glued to little screens, but that's not the topic. In short - wait, it isn't really a summary of everything, but still - : -Autism is very varied and does not always mean a good thing. -Autism as a term is used to bully people, apparently? -Some who have autism are generally better-behaved and refrain from doing the following, but maybe not all, of the things: Drugs. Alcohol. Fizzy drinks. Sweets. Using the phone all the time. Swearing. Misspelling. ...Although personally I 'vowed', as it were, not to do the aforementioned, but unfortunately with the social bias, it is -MANDATORY- to have a phone on your person. Although I must say, social interactions are not always preferred, but if they play the games I do or like them, then I could talk. Otherwise, I find difficulty in looking for a subject that is sensible for discussion other than ' "Politics, how tiresome." - Prophet of Truth, Halo 2' which, from my perspective, is inhabited by children in the grown-up flesh. I would also like to inform that earlier in my existence, I wasn't 'complete', or 'whole' in the mental department. It's not for discussion though. I know none of you. One thing about myself is that I can be trusted, and I mostly do what is asked of me (if it is positive) with virtually no expense of the one who asked. Due to my unique perception, I have comprehended the following things: -Hormones, specifically male ones, but that's because I am male myself. Classified details. -The Social Wall between the genders/sexes of male and female (it's this invisible barrier that stops you two from talking, like it does with our kind). I'm probably stating the obvious. -That I feel like I'm stating the obvious half the time. It almost pains me having to do so. Does Anyone See This: [/spoiler]

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  • I have for several years worked with youth that have asperges/autism. And they vary from a very low iq to extremely high. It is also very common for persons with autism to have ocd, tourettes or add/adhd. I think a part of the feeling that they are mature may be because they have trouble understanding irony and jokes that a lot of people tend to use (and that often make people seem more childish). Several of the kids i worked with are just like their friends; interested in sex and how to get a girlfriend 😉

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    • Can you list out some characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome. I'm curious.

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      • It depends on the severity, and the person.

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      • I haz the autisms

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        • Interesting. ADHD and asbergers are the same thing to different degrees, btw. I have severe ADHD, borderline asbergers, and my life experience is very similar to yours

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          • Yeah. Autism tends to make you have a weird mix of childish and mature qualities. Look at me for example. I'm typing a fairly well though-out comment while gnawing on my headphones' wires like they're licorice whips.

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          • So..I have autism? [spoiler]I am 14[/spoiler]

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            • Vaccines causes autism.

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              • It all depends on the individual. I had autism as a kid in Kindergarten and ever since I was treated I was still different from others throughout my school years. Funny that you mentioned about maturity, my older sister (Possible Weeaboo) tends to not act her age when she doesn't like something or when she gets into "arguements" (When it's actually debating). I was told by others I'm far more marture than she is, although to be far she never went through four years of JROTC.

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                • Autism doesnt give any "advantages". Mild autism wont affect intelligence or maturity in a major way, there are dumb people in all groups. Autistic ones too.

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                  • My brother is autistic, and it does have positives. These are functioning unique people with lots to give to the world

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                    • It's online, they have time to think and correct their actions. Autism has no effect on intelligence or maturely, it merely hinders you from properly interacting socially. If this were a spoken dialogue it wouldn't have the same outcome.

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                    • Eh

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                    • I too was diagnosed with autism. Albeit, I don't look like I have it, that's mainly because I am at the lowest end of the spectrum, but I have been told that I would read at a higher level and I would have adult conversations at an early age.

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                      • Maybe not the purple with out but definitely for the people around the person with autism well be more mature because of what they experienced

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                      • You have aspergers and you're not sure how to spell it?

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                        • Edited by Skatch142: 4/6/2016 11:08:07 PM
                          I have aspergers too... In real life I think I'm somewhat mature. This forum on the other hand... Depending on who I'm talking to, I think I am anywhere between one of the most polite and intelligent acting people on the forum to a 4 year old who has ADHD.

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                          • Selfbumpjustsothisthreadiseasyiertosee

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                            • Edited by Kamots: 4/6/2016 11:03:57 PM
                              I wouldn't be surprised. Having an existence that is decidedly different from what is accepted as being "normal" could very well have that effect. You have to learn to live in a world full of people living life a certain way, which includes general societal interaction norms. This could force you to mentally develop to handle the differences. This development would require a level of self-comprehension that may be more extensive than most kids. I don't really have a clue, just had a moment of stream of consciousness.

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                              • I just have a pair and like making people laugh

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                                • I wish my nephew was that way. He has Asperger's and my lord, he is the most immature, loud thing ever. I understand he doesn't fully grasp everything the way others do, but I wish he'd learn to be a little more reserved and quiet. He loves a lot of the things I do, and I love that he's passionate about stuff. But I guess it just affects everyone differently.

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