Aspies For Freedom

Hi Kev, you are very welcome here and can post anywhere.

Nice to meet you both :o)

I am in the UK too Kev, I live in wales.

Simeon, a member here, works for the North Staffordshire Autism and Asperger's Association, have you heard of it?

Hi Kev. Its a small world becuase I also live in Staffordshire too!

Ever heard of the North Staffs Asperger/Autism Association?

http://www.nsaaa.co.uk

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Stella I'm getting hungry, you could do tour guides     

We should have a thread to discuss the therapies that we are in agreement with and those we are not. Some people do get the impression that we are against helping people, but that of course, is not true.
Therapies that intended to genuinely help people, not change them, and specifically recognise the method of learning that is best for each individual. Such as a speech and language therapy program by a professional.

Kev, understand I'm a little sloshed right now, but I almost feel I love you like a brother, and not because of your perceived problems, but rather because you shine (so far, you understand? It's not a significant aquaintance) in your humanity!

As far as "profound" autism is concerned, well I have it too (but I can walk and talk...), and my (dead) cousin's ex-wife has had a "profoundly" autistic child, due to obvious brain damage, yet he can produce extraordinary drawings (if you dismiss the need for brushes...) and he was still on nappies at nine years old, last time I was told anything.

"Like their children Megan is diagnosed with severe autism. At age nearly 5, she doesn’t speak, sometimes forgets to use the toilet and still has nappies at night."

Kev, I do hope that is pronounced "Megan" not Meegan. My mother, Frances Megan Thomas, is now universally known as Auntie Meg (or Mam) and she was mortified to hear an American child being called "Meegan", though perhaps it might be acceptable in gaelic?

Whatever, your child has clear potential, and you've come to one of the best places to find it. Bugger, I'm having trouble thinking str (strait? ) so I'l sign off.

Just a thought though; did anyone else (and I'm particularly appealing to you cute and cuddly types who think anyone should be given the benefit of the doubt) notice how all Noetic's posts on this thread, irrespective of the Aspie influences of this debate, resolutely focused on such important considerations as...oatcakes!

Go right ahead Drunkeness is an inalieable right of every person

Your're correct, Megan is pronounced 'M-egg-an' rather than 'M-ee-gan' although I have heard people pronounce it that way - there's a very similar name 'Tegan' which has become popular in the UK which is pronounced with the extended 'ee' - maybe thats what you heard?

Slighty misleading name in that its not a 'cake' in the traditional confectionary sense of the word. Its more akin (in shape and consistency) to a pancake or crepe, but its made with Oats which gives it a very rustic, savoury flavour. Its best served warm filled with melted cheddar cheese and plenty of fried mushrooms.

But some drunks can show their real selves? Watch out for the oat cake merchants!

Dont worry Noetic, I'm sure Kev wont mind and we could have a thread for AFO!

(Aspies for Oatcakes!)

Flap jacks too? Which, stricktly speaking, are not err jacks exactly...oh boy, am I bored with life right now!!! :sleep:  

Gwynfryn, I wont ask if you like spotted dick then

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