tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203256752741667615.post4616747821276665180..comments2023-07-16T05:28:11.475-04:00Comments on The Autistic Me: 'Whatever' Moments in [Autism] BloggingPoetCSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12833522103074528608noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203256752741667615.post-75805374766871230332011-04-25T10:58:41.053-04:002011-04-25T10:58:41.053-04:00It is ironic that so many people in the autism com...It is ironic that so many people in the autism community lack the empathy or critical reasoning skills to recognize their experiences are not those of everyone else. But, we always have a bias that leads us to first imagine that our experiences are the universals. <br /><br />Ironic, but many of the autistic people I've met, being more aware of the importance of empathy, consciously remind themselves that experience is individual, not universal. Maybe more people should start with the assumption they don't understand anyone else -- always assume you need to learn more and listen better.PoetCSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833522103074528608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203256752741667615.post-10648123034926270142011-04-25T07:33:17.317-04:002011-04-25T07:33:17.317-04:00I agree "whatever" has become a well use...I agree "whatever" has become a well used word in my vocabulary. Raising a "disabled" child has given me so much insight on the values of life and sadly the ignorance of others. Speak your mind, and your heart and it truly doesnt matter what others think because if it is negative it is from fear and inexperience.Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943847387967852690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203256752741667615.post-65042477766794807792011-04-24T23:11:04.179-04:002011-04-24T23:11:04.179-04:00"Whatever" is the best response. Engagin..."Whatever" is the best response. Engaging with derailers and flamers rarely leads to anything constructive. They are just acting on their own high emotions. It sucks that you have to deal with that though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com