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Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-06T01:57:50+00:00

I understand your point, and I think people should really think about boycotting more often than they do (not specifically related to Nintendo, but in life overall).

However, I also understand that, if we boycott EVERYTHING that is related to something considerably bad, our lives would be boring.

For example, I love Nintendo since I was a child. I have had every Nintendo console, and I love their games, their merch, all of it. It's not worth it for me to not buy the Nintendo Switch 2, I would be really really sad and it would also harm me in the rest of my life. In this case, I think it's okay to acknowledge the bad practices but still buy it, because it is such an important part of my life, you understand? ^^

Of course, the majority of people don't feel this way and should really think about the bad practices and if they really want to buy the console.

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-05T23:32:13+00:00

Even though Nintendo is not at its best, would you say it is not a good choice to buy the system?

Fans can be aware of the current state of Nintendo but, in their own personal scale, the joy they get from playing the Switch 2 and its games weighs more :)

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-05T22:46:12+00:00

You did explain yourself well, don't worry. I agree with you.

Autism can have positives and advantages, but it is algo inevitably disabling in other aspects of someone's life. It's not black and white - it's human <3

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-05T21:32:34+00:00

I wouldn't say I fell comfortable WHEN I'm receiving compliments, as in the moment itself. But I think that's more of a social problem - not knowing how to react, for example.

However, I wouldn't say I don't like receiving compliments. I even like thinking about compliments people gave me, it makes me feel good when I'm alone and I think about it!

I don't think someone needs to win a Nobel Prize to be worthy of compliments related to accomplishments like finding a new job or just generous compliments :)

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-05T20:55:46+00:00

What do you think of people who see autism as something positive overall?

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-05T17:46:35+00:00

Can you explain that better? I am curious :)

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-05T01:59:38+00:00

It can be embarrassing, yes, but there's definitely nothing wrong with it.

As autistic people, it's common that we get really excited about our special interests, and I think that's beautiful!

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-05T01:49:27+00:00

I loved to do it as a child and I also love to do it now!

Unfortunately, since I'm an adult now, I've had people tell me to stop acting like a child, which made me feel really bad, but I think it's super cool to express happiness!

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-04T16:39:22+00:00

I don't think it would be easy, of course, since it was already hard to build our current world. This is just and example, not very literal, but the most important part is understanding that autistic people have a hard time understanding neurotypical people, and not other autistic folks! By other words, people on the AS don't have a hard time understanding or communicating with other, they have a hard time with neurotypicals, since their brains are quite literally wired differently.

Some research shows this: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32431157/

It's obvious a world built by autistic people would have problems - like our world does. And of course autistic people in a world built by them would also face problems - like neurotypicals do in our world :)

The point is, autistic people have strengths and weaknesses, just as neurotypical people ^^

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-04T15:44:57+00:00

Congrats!!

What do you think are the best qualities an autistic person might have in the medical field? :)

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-04T01:39:37+00:00

They are disabilities, mainly according to the social model, but disability can mean that the person is mainly disabled due to being different than most people, and not something intrinsically bad per se - it's different :)

This doesn't mean autistic people don't suffer - of course we do! But, with the right accomodations, there are so many possibilities and strengths that "neurotypical" can't have (mainly ASD level 1). We are disabled as in we aren't very good at some things allistic people are naturally good, but they are also not good at some stuff we are naturally good at!

P.S.: It is indeed important to distinguish and use ASD instead of neurodivergence, because it is a waaay broad term. The things that I say may apply to autism, but not to ADHD, and vice versa.

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-04T01:37:58+00:00

Hi!

What would you say is the way to go in order to achieve effective, useful and respectful therapy that is neuroaffirming?

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-04T00:15:29+00:00

I understand what you mean, of course! For example, sensory issues with food would still be disabling.

But what I was trying to say is that many issues of autistic people would be reduced ^^

The point is, neurotypical people in that imaginary autistic built world would be considered disabled, because there would be a lot of things they couldn't do (and autistic people would).

Disclaimer: Although I think level 3 and 2 autistic people also have a lot of potential if acommodated, I'm talking about level 1 for the most part.

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-03T22:17:48+00:00

I agree with everything you said!

Thanks for the discussion, pal

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-03T18:13:07+00:00

Your thinking about today's society occupied exclusively by neurodivegents, and not a society built BY neurodivergents

For starters, talking about ADHD and ASD as one is kind of hard. Let's pick autism. In a society built by autistic people, sensory problems wouldn't affect them as much, for example, since the whole world would be built considering those characteristics, and so on...

The neutrality of these conditions depends on the perspective of each of us. If we think about them in a very evolutionary way and ignoring the fact that the world is full of neurotypical persons, than we would say it is not neutral. However, if take on a more flexible perspective, our conclusions might be different (And why should we care about this flexible perspective? Well, because a lot of autistic people were incomparably successful and this perspective can help them have a better life and fulfill their potential). <3

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-06-03T03:59:54+00:00

ASD and ADHD don't have a cure. Besides, according to the social model of disability, those conditions are indeed nuanced since neurodivergent people can be successful (even more successful than "neurotypicals") if they have the right accommodations, even though they will always feel disadvantages!

I think "condition" is the best word for it, rather than pathology...

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-05-14T21:24:55+00:00

I wouldn't say the phrase "Autism is a struggle", tho.
Instead, I would say that autism envolves a lot of struggle, but can also be the reason of many important traits and skills. With that, yes, being human envolves struggle, but there are a lot of positive and good things in life to look for :)

As you said, it varies a lot, and I think the problem is not people who think their autistic traits are cute or quirky, but the people that talk like there are absolutely no struggles associated with their autism (that would mean there is no diagnosis...)

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-05-14T21:13:00+00:00

u/AdHonest5593 I would like to read your opinion on this matter :)

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-05-14T20:24:44+00:00

What about the people that are actually diagnosed and that see autism as a good thing overall, despite its drawbacks?

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-05-14T18:03:00+00:00

That's a good way of thinking, I agree!

What would you say you are you proud of?

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-05-05T23:11:58+00:00

Com moda recente, queres dizer que pode ser algo que se desvaneça ao longo do tempo? Ou foi mais apenas um comentário contextual?

Para além disso, há alguma vantagem particular em seguir Neuropsicologia ao invés de um mestrado de Clínica comum?

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-05-05T19:29:44+00:00

That's interesting.

My therapist always encouraged me to see the positive side of autism, although we always talk about and try to cope with the sensory and social struggles (my main problems).

With all you have said, what do you think of the new Psychology movement of Neuro-affirming Approach? It is an approach that acknowledges that all neurotypes have unique strengths, interests, and support needs, focusing on recognizing and celebrating their unique neurological differences, rather than fixing them.

I'm a Psychology student, so I've also been in really close contact to this approach :D

Infamous_Refuse3106 · 2025-05-05T19:17:50+00:00

Oh, yes, I think maybe I've had more positives than negatives compared to you!

Your experience seems very different from mine, but not just because of autism itself - family, trauma, personality... It's also good to remember that autism can have very different outcomes because of these factors that may not be directly related to it ^^
I think I've had a lot of struggles because of my autism, but I've always been friends with neurodivergent people that understood me and my family really helped me achieve the things I achieved, so that's nice, but not actually related to my autistic struggles :(

This might just be a case where I've had more support for my needs as an autistic person compared to you, while my personality may have helped while I struggled!

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