GalantEvo
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Post by GalantEvo on Nov 13, 2016 22:59:16 GMT
So, awhile ago someone mentioned to me why I made such idiotic noises during races. Don't know who it was, but my answer was "because I have autism, I do those things without noticing". Now this helped me get a job in voice acting, but also alot of hate because I'm such an annoying lad to work with.
Now, this sparked this question for me; Where I live, autistic people are quite accepted. Of course, the difference is there, but still. However, a friend of mine living in 'Murica (who's also autistic) said it's not accepted there, and it treated as a "social failure".
So, my question to you is: What do you think about autism, autistic people, etc.
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Tsupernami
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Post by Tsupernami on Nov 14, 2016 7:32:57 GMT
With comments like that I think America is so backwards sometimes that if it's military strength wasn't there it would not compete with other nations of the world.
Thanks for being honest though Esperante, and telling us something about yourself. Must be hard to open up like that.
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Post by djmatt/steve on Dec 28, 2016 0:24:24 GMT
I can relate to you, Esperante. I was actually diagnosed with high-functioning Asperger's Disorder, and find that I exhibit the tendency to sing at random during races, essentially similar to your noisemaking. Where I live and go to college, I know that a lot of people are actually accepting of people with ASD, and there are actually a lot of places which accommodates such people. I can understand that some people can be annoyed at some of the behaviors that those with ASD, possess, but a lot of people I know (me being a Canadian) are willing to give empathy to them because of the fact that there's little they can do about it. It's a shame that there are large populations, such as many parts of the US, that often treat ASDers as social outcasts and whatnot, considering the fact that they have so many talents in their own right.
I hope that didn't sound preachy or condescending, just figured I'd give my own two cents and let you know that you're not alone in this.
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Post by hotwheelsepic on Dec 31, 2016 18:22:33 GMT
Usually there is no bias aginst autistic people. Its how you behave. Me and all 23 of my Sonic OC's have not had too much trouble because the only time I mention it is in a joke. If you go around saying "I'm autistic, you you should like me" thats annoying. And other times people just dont like you as a person. The bias is not a big player most of the time, its your actions that count. And if you act like a needy spoiled kid who only talks about minecraft all day, thats usually negitavly looked at.
So in short, the only time there is a bias is when you mention your disability a lot, or if your disability shines and is annoying. Its not society being prejudice... Mostly
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Post by KoBo_043 on Jan 12, 2017 13:47:45 GMT
Your best bet is to (as you did now) be open about it. For non-autistic people, it's often very hard to recognize the difference between smt like Asp. and a plain annoying cunt. And, like hotwheelsepic mentioned, don't expect everybody to like you, or treat you differently just because you have some disorder. People (esp. those keyboard-warriors) are generally cruel, and will only give you more shit if you start to show you're feeling sorry about yourself or expect "special" treatment. If there would ever be any serious issues about this between you and other members, don't hesitate to contact one of the Commissioners.
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Post by piguy3141 on Jan 12, 2017 17:37:18 GMT
Yeah, America is quite backwards. In my hometown at least it's basically the equivalent of living in northern England where a good many people (from what I have heard) are kind and friendly people. But once you get outside of there, people are, for the lack of a better word, twats.
For example I have a hearing loss in my left ear and everyone in my hometown that is ABOVE the age of 10 has treated me nicely and made sure to talk on my good side, while once I leave town people have generally been scumbags about it and question my mental integrity.
TL:DR, America is quite odd
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2017 18:44:02 GMT
One of my best friends are diagnosed with a weak (what ever weak means) asperger and you wouldn't have guessed it if you don't know. He have been a part of the same friend group as me since high school and there have never been any issues.
My roomie often come home complaining about her annoying fellow students and how some of them have a hard time getting along socially. One of them told that he had asperger a few months after study start and no one have issues with him anymore. She told me that the biggest annoyance came from not understanding why he was acting as he was rather than the fact that he was. So my biggest advise is to be confident and be honest about who you are.
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Post by Bdogs on Jan 13, 2017 14:09:59 GMT
im the biggest dickhead ever but i race with 3-4 people that are autistic and they are quite good actually
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Post by toodlesn on Jan 13, 2017 15:02:45 GMT
For non-autistic people, it's often very hard to recognize the difference between smt like Asp. and a plain annoying cunt. Very well put! I have to concur, if you just let people know, every reasonable person should understand and if not then you at least know where you stand, I suppose. For my personal education: since you seem to be aware of these tendencies to make noises or sing, can you stop when someone directs your attention to it? I'm just wondering whether you should give someone with autism (or a disorder in that spectrum) a heads up when they make whichever sounds or will that not help? I understand that some disorders affect speech so I won't blame someone for making involuntary sounds. It also won't mean that I'll stop racing with them for that reason. I think it's a pretty obvious conclusion and the absolute absolute worst case scenario would be that I'd mute you if I really can't concentrate or something (which I also do to people with the worst of all microphones). Hopefully that answers your question OP!
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Post by Theign on Jan 13, 2017 16:12:49 GMT
I think the easier fix o involuntary noises is push to talk
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Post by KoBo_043 on Jan 14, 2017 10:03:20 GMT
I think the easier fix o involuntary noises is push to talk But it's at the very least "challenging" to toggle a mute button when your both hands are occupied during a battle
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