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Be amazed:http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/28/the-language-of-autism/"
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tribdog said:but I never realized autistic people were so broad minded.
wolram said:The thing i can not understand is the constant repetitions, how can more than one or two
feels, tastes, smells increase knowledge, or is it this person enjoys the sensations, i will admit watching this through was hard.
moe darklight said:"Pointless" repetition is rather common in people and for many different purposes.
An obvious one is in learning. Not only for memorizing names, formulas, etc.— if you're learning to play a new instrument, repeating patterns and scales over and over is usually a must in order to become familiar with it and play it "instinctively."
Songs and poems are easier to memorize than regular text because of the repeating patterns you find in them. Many people use song-like patterns to memorize things (even if they are unaware of doing so— instead of memorizing a phone number 9055574336, most people will break it up and accentuate syllables into beats: nine-o-FIve .. five-seven-FOUR .. three-three-nine-SIX).
Also, you see repetition in many altered states of consciousness:
Praying and meditating: from monks, to jews (rocking back and forth), to aboriginal chants.
"Other" states: like kurdt said, people on drugs (especially hallucinogens) will repeat words and movements over and over. Though not always just for its calming effect; the repetitions are an action and purpose in and of themselves.
Deep rumination: watch people who are lost in thought. Or maybe catch yourself right as you come off it. I often realize that when I've been very lost in my own thoughts, my body's been repeating motions: maybe tapping fingers, maybe slightly rocking back and fourth (not to the extent of an autistic or meditating man, but it's still there), maybe clenching and unclenching my jaws.
Huckleberry said:Why would she need calming anyway? It is only us looking at her motion that we believe she is agitated and needs calming. Her motion can be agitating to 'normal' people, but it is completely natural to her. She seems to be an intelligent, rational woman and I think we should take her word at face value rather than project our own thought processes on her mental state.
edit - Okay, fess up. How many people tasted their keyboard?
Oerg said:she types at 120wpm wow. I can hardly exceed 68wpm.
She's for real. Check out this CNN report.Doc Al said:As heart-ripping as that video is, am I the only one who is slightly skeptical? Why were there no clear shots of the woman typing? (Or did I miss it?)
Doc Al said:As heart-ripping as that video is, am I the only one who is slightly skeptical? Why were there no clear shots of the woman typing? (Or did I miss it?)
Huckleberry said:She's for real. Check out this CNN report.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2007/02/21/gupta.amanda.pt1.cnn"
Moonbear said:It seems like the link no longer works. I get some story about Mt. Kilamanjaro.
Ivan Seeking said:It's working for me... are you sure that its not just the commercial preceeding the story?
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.
The language of autism refers to the unique ways in which individuals with autism communicate and interact with others. It can vary greatly from person to person and may include spoken language, non-verbal communication, or a combination of both.
No, there is no one specific language used by all individuals with autism. Each person with autism may have their own unique way of communicating and may use a variety of methods to do so.
Yes, individuals with autism can learn and use multiple languages just like anyone else. However, they may require additional support and accommodations to do so effectively.
Effective communication with individuals with autism may require some adjustments and accommodations, such as using clear and simple language, providing visual aids, or using alternative forms of communication. It is important to be patient, understanding, and open to different methods of communication.
Yes, the language of autism can improve and change over time with appropriate interventions and support. Individuals with autism may also learn new methods of communication and become more proficient in using them as they grow and develop.