Lisa Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I hope not... http://isnt.autistics.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 5/10 so what does that tell me? That I'm not half autistic and half neurotypical. Face it, I'm weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azraelle Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 4 correct answers out of 10. "All that you can decide, is what to do with the time that is given you."--Gandalf, "Life is not tried, it is merely survived -If you're standing outside the fire."--Garth Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I found I couldn't really take part because only about two of the questions came anywhere near what my response would have been. The one about folding leaflets and the one about going to a party. Besides which, who is to say what is "correct". There is no such thing as "normal" which is why website forums like this flourish. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXT-1 Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 neurotypical WTF is that? mentally normal? that's a bit hard as I have High Functioning Autisim (that's one wrung below Aspergers syndrome) but I like cars, computers, Banshee's (a VERY fast 4 wheel motorcross bike (2 stroke) it does 0-60 mph in 3.5 secs, I like driving my farm hack "The Defect" its in my sig, it's my pride and joy . but back to the subject matter i was 14 when I got a diagnosis, go figure it is extremely hard to get a diagnosis folks as no two people with autisim are the same unlike downs syndrome for example) they are sort of but not (it's kinda complicated and I dont want a 4 page rant! ) PS do NOT emil me about this subject either as I DON'T want answer questions.,please later, TXT-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXT-1 Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 oops double post later, TXT-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurieheels Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 Lisa, where do you find all of these weird things to post? A little bit too much time on your hands, I'd say... heehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julietta Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 1/10 for me and that one was because it was the nearest to what I would do not what I would actually do so therefore really it should be 0/10 which makes me a full blown - what? a nut different? or 'norm' This one has lost me...... now I am confused Not one for people having an off day Let calm be widespread May the sea glisten like greenstone And the shimmer of summer Dance across your pathway "Communication is a two way thing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 1/10 The only one I got "right" was the one about the computer not starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I got 2 out of 10 correct. However, for most of the questions, none of the answers fit exactly what I would have done. I had to compromise and choose the closest answer. I was surprised at many of the "correct" answers that I got wrong. My score indicates that I appear to be suffering from neurotypicality. This site makes certain points about what factors constitute neurotypicality. Let's analyze them one by one. Neurotypical individuals often assume that their experience of the world is either the only one, or the only correct one. I consider myself to be very flexible. Listening to others has often altered my opinions. NTs find it difficult to be alone. I enjoy being alone and often prefer it. NTs are often intolerant of seemingly minor differences in others. I consider minor differences not worth the bother to be concerned over. When in groups NTs are socially and behaviorally rigid, and frequently insist upon the performance of dysfunctional, destructive, and even impossible rituals as a way of maintaining group identity. Although I may be somewhat uncomfortable in groups, I do not rely on destructive or impossible rituals. I have nothing to prove to anyone. NTs find it difficult to communicate directly, and have a much higher incidence of lying as compared to persons on the autistic spectrum. I can communicate well when the subject matter is something I have some knowledge of. And although I have done my share of lying, I do not consider it to be excessive. In fact, as I age, my lying has decreased. So it appears that my test results contradict the definition of a NT. One of us is crazy and it's not me. click .... click .... click .... The sensual sound of stiletto heels on a hard surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julietta Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 PJ thank God I thought I was going nuts. You have echoed my thoughts on the whole thing exactly. Who on earth has been paid to set this thing up and couldn't they have been a bit more flexible on the answers as I found that I couldn't relate to any of them. I would be: Neurotypical individuals often assume that their experience of the world is either the only one, or the only correct one. I certainly do not think my way is the correct way, I am happy to admit when I am wrong and love to learn from experience. Variety is the spice of life and I am completely open to change. I do however object to people who do feel their way is the right and only way and try to change me. Have I just contradicted myself here? I know what I meant to say NTs find it difficult to be alone. I enjoy being alone and often prefer it and quite often if I don't get quality time for myself end up quite cranky NTs are often intolerant of seemingly minor differences in others. I generally don't notice minor diferences and if they are major then I am more interested in why they are different as I find it fascinating. When in groups NTs are socially and behaviorally rigid, and frequently insist upon the performance of dysfunctional, destructive, and even impossible rituals as a way of maintaining group identity. I do prefer one to one confrontations as I like to listen intently to what someone has to say. Groups are frustrating as everyone seems to want to talk at once and I get distracted and fear I might miss something exciting I really don't need to identify myself either, like Laurie says I have to be me take me or leave me. As for violence I just haven't the energy or inclination. NTs find it difficult to communicate directly, and have a much higher incidence of lying as compared to persons on the autistic spectrum. I live to communicate with people. I find every encounter fascinating as everyone has a story to tell. My mum says I was born talking. I hate lying as I have lived with 2, but one in particular big time lyers. I will however avoid the truth eg if someone I don't want to hurt their feelings asks what I think about something they have bought I will say "if you like it that's what counts" because in a way that is true. I wouldn't want to influence a persons choice because I don't particularly like it, but then I usually tell them that anyway. I think, like PJ says as you get older (apart from the 2 that I found), you get to the point when you think it's way too much hassle, and I have a bad memory for things like that anyway. Maybe the person who invented this is a neurodeficit PS I have just been told by one of the doctors here that what this is in fact called is another word for an anankastic state Let calm be widespread May the sea glisten like greenstone And the shimmer of summer Dance across your pathway "Communication is a two way thing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamyam Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 I got 1 correct answer out of 10 (and that's only because I know what to do with a rescue diskette and a text editor). The telling comment about all of this is the bit at the beginning where the site author says that as many as 9625 people out of 10,000 (or about 96%) may be neurotypical, and that 'with training' they may learn to manage with autistic people. I think this is put together by someone or a group of people who are at least partially autistic, and are angry with society, for its perception of them and treatment of them. The whole site, at least by my reading, comes over as very very angry. I found it a jolt as my perceptions of the situation were challenged. I must admit, I read it thru, then spotted the 9625/10000 number, and had to go back and read that several times. Then, I think, I began working it out. Then I found this comment: # This site is an expression of autistic outrage. So there you have it. It's not quite what it looks like, but it's jolted my perceptions, and made me think. An excellent link! I'm sad that we, as society, make people this angry. I don't think I know anyone autistic, but I hope that if I did I'd know how to treat them. Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurieheels Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 I did not get the test. Only one question had an answer that I actually liked. The designers of the test, like designers of all tests, have failed. Why? No one bothered to take into account the Laurieness factor. In that I am so freakishly different and unique, that tests like this can not be answered by me. I scored a 0, by the way, answering questions in ways that I did not agree with. What does that make me? Other than bored of the test and resolute in my feeling that such tests are utter crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 Laurie wrote by the way, answering questions in ways that I did not agree with. What does that make me? That makes you: I have to be me. No one else is going to do it! Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurieheels Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 True... After all, if a child is being bullied, I will break it up, but I will not blame the victim. How stupid is that! I'd probably try to teach him or her a few self defense moves or something. Generate confidence, and then, the bullies will have one less victim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted March 22, 2003 Author Share Posted March 22, 2003 Try this page on that website before you get too worked up: http://isnt.autistics.org/humor.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azraelle Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 I figured this out when I first went to the site, and concluded that I had about 60% more in common with autism than normal human beings. Since all of my kids have been diagnosed with varying degrees of ADD/OCD, as well as myself, and knowing there to be some sort of a link based on P.E.T. scan research done in the last decade, this came as no surprise!! Don't know what others were wrangling about though. It might make for some interesting research to find out if there is a connection between hi-heel wearing (or greater sensitivity to things traditionally known as "feminine") and low-scale autism. "All that you can decide, is what to do with the time that is given you."--Gandalf, "Life is not tried, it is merely survived -If you're standing outside the fire."--Garth Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk4625 Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 I have never been diagnosed with OCD, however I have read several books on the subject and I had some of the classic symptoms that they mention (fear of germs, doubting reality, propitiation, bedtime rituals). It was quite severe between the ages of 7 and 19, and particularly disabling during my first year in college. Then mysteriously it went away, along with my migraines. Well mostly...I still worry a little about whether the stove is off when I go on business trips. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurieheels Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 Try this page on that website before you get too worked up: http://isnt.autistics.org/humor.html My rant is more about how I cannot tolerate any kind of internet test, because t he options so rarely fit what I would do. I neither zig nor zag, so trying to determine a response for me to choose is like, well, predicting the number of rain drops that might fall in a given hour during a big storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 I don' think this particular test proves very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 most tests of this sort don't! Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted April 9, 2003 Author Share Posted April 9, 2003 most tests of this sort don't! The point of the website is to draw attention that the so-called "normal" people are calling the autistic subset "abnormal" when many of these "abnormal" people lead a more successful life than any "normal" person. Its just another example of how the people in power will stay in power by labelling unlike people differently and in a way that draws negative attention to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 One of the definitions of normal -- "not deviating from what is common, usual, or to be expected." Therefore, anything that is "unusual" can be called abnormal. Even having bad breath. However, please keep in mind that as unpleasant as bad breath is, it's preferable to have bad breath than no breath at all! Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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