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  1. Comment on Self-identified autistic people tend to have the same traits as diagnosed autistic people in ~health

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    Fully agreed that a duck expert isn't technically necessary, unless if the only way to get access to duck food and duck vet treatment is to be labeled a duck by a duck expert. And that's why...

    Fully agreed that a duck expert isn't technically necessary, unless if the only way to get access to duck food and duck vet treatment is to be labeled a duck by a duck expert. And that's why there's disparity in outcomes and who can get diagnosed should they want to.

    (And people with professional diagnoses can be just as bad about using it as an excuse rather than an explainer)

    10 votes

  2. Comment on Self-identified autistic people tend to have the same traits as diagnosed autistic people in ~health

  3. Comment on Self-identified autistic people tend to have the same traits as diagnosed autistic people in ~health

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    Conclusion Cis women are over represented in the self-diagnoses category suggesting particular barriers in diagnosis. I thought this was relevant, particularly in recalling the insulting words...

    Conclusion

    Adults who self-identify as autistic are similar to diagnosed adults in their autistic traits but face more barriers to accessing services and may be uniquely vulnerable to experiencing adverse psychosocial outcomes. Psychosocial outcomes in self-identifying autistic adults may be improved by increasing access to diagnosis and/or psychosocial services.

    Cis women are over represented in the self-diagnoses category suggesting particular barriers in diagnosis.

    I thought this was relevant, particularly in recalling the insulting words quoted in another thread about self-diagnosis. (From a racist eugenics supporter). This suggests that the vast majority of those who self-identify as autistic are.

    25 votes

  5. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    I believe it's more about focusing on the screen with the repetitive shapes and motion. I remember after playing Tetris or Doctor Mario for a long time I'd see the shapes as I was falling asleep...

    I believe it's more about focusing on the screen with the repetitive shapes and motion. I remember after playing Tetris or Doctor Mario for a long time I'd see the shapes as I was falling asleep and feel like I was playing the game behind closed eyelids.

    So I wouldn't say it works on any game, dissociating/distracting oneself is another strategy though. Similar games to Tetris are much more likely to have the effect but to my knowledge they've only tested Tetris.

    6 votes

  6. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

  7. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    Did not think you were. It's just where we are

    Did not think you were. It's just where we are

    4 votes

  8. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    It's frustrating. At least some of them were using the active voice. I strongly disagree with a "is/was shot and killed" headline

    It's frustrating.
    At least some of them were using the active voice. I strongly disagree with a "is/was shot and killed" headline

    6 votes

  9. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    The use of "crackdown" by media companies has been legitimizing the invasion of Minneapolis (and other cities) by violent DHS agents

    The use of "crackdown" by media companies has been legitimizing the invasion of Minneapolis (and other cities) by violent DHS agents

    13 votes

  10. Comment on German chain Aldi bets big on cheaper groceries as US shoppers feel squeezed in ~finance

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    Aldi Süd operates as Aldi in the US Aldi Nord operates as Trader Joe's in the US

    Aldi Süd operates as Aldi in the US
    Aldi Nord operates as Trader Joe's in the US

    22 votes

  11. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

  12. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    It may be too late and I forgot about this until now, for folks who watched the video or if you get surprised by this video later, consider playing Tetris within 30 minutes - 4 hours of the...
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    It may be too late and I forgot about this until now, for folks who watched the video or if you get surprised by this video later, consider playing Tetris within 30 minutes - 4 hours of the traumatic experience. It helps prevent flashbacks.

    21 votes

  13. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    It's a shame that the "best" and "worst" case are functionally the same, just with a story that lets people dismiss the death.

    It's a shame that the "best" and "worst" case are functionally the same, just with a story that lets people dismiss the death.

    10 votes

  14. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

  15. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    I am having to step back for myself, this is all so horrid and I start to feel very much like humans don't deserve to exist. So I'll share a live nyt thread that should catch major updates.

    I am having to step back for myself, this is all so horrid and I start to feel very much like humans don't deserve to exist. So I'll share a live nyt thread that should catch major updates.

    15 votes

  16. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    From still images it looks like they even disarmed him before murdering him. And like he was protecting the women beside him by keeping himself in DHS' faces and his body between then. Thanks for...

    We were taught to restrain somebody we suspected of having a weapon, remove it from their person, and then interact with the police to arrange for detention. Not pull our own service weapons and execute the person if we saw a weapon.

    From still images it looks like they even disarmed him before murdering him. And like he was protecting the women beside him by keeping himself in DHS' faces and his body between then.

    Thanks for the range safety officer info, that is what I'd have expected for the term but it's absolutely being used to mislead alongside the outright lies about the victim and the situation.

    I have been crying about this since getting home today..I do not like where my anger takes me right now, and so grief is better.

    22 votes

  17. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    I don't believe that armed individuals stop the government if they really want to kill people. The Black Panthers didn't end racism, police violence or George Floyd. And this man was murdered. I...

    I don't believe that armed individuals stop the government if they really want to kill people. The Black Panthers didn't end racism, police violence or George Floyd. And this man was murdered.

    I just think this feels real weird calling it "open season" on a thread about a murder where the man killed did the thing you think people should do.

    12 votes

  18. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    That's an odd claim in a thread where the man killed was allegedly carrying and that was the justification for the murder.

    That's an odd claim in a thread where the man killed was allegedly carrying and that was the justification for the murder.

    8 votes

  19. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    The tentative identification of the victim would make him a nurse for the VA and a legal observer.

    The tentative identification of the victim would make him a nurse for the VA and a legal observer.

    18 votes

  20. Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society

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    Thread about the aftermath There's now a barricade of trash cans and at least one porch couch and it sounds like more and more residents of the neighborhood and others coming in telling ICE to...

    Thread about the aftermath

    There's now a barricade of trash cans and at least one porch couch and it sounds like more and more residents of the neighborhood and others coming in telling ICE to GTFO, pouring water on tear gassed eyes in -6°F temps and so on.

    Thread from a reporter on the scene. Last update around 12:40pm CST as of now.

    20 votes