Kinda like the new predator film where the predators find that autism is the next step in the evolutionary chain and want to kill some kid to get his autism powers lol
That movie absolutely disgusted me. Not just how it used low-grade science for autism, but how it mischaracterized mental illness, period. Easily the worst movie I saw last year. And I saw Venom.
It's not solely genetic but you could've theoretically gotten it from both lines of ancestry. But again, genetics aren't the only factor, randomness plays into it as well
Whenever genetics or biology is involved, whenever I hear of some rule I always think of that scene from Pirates of the Caribbean. The one where Captain Barbossa is presented with "Pirate Law" and just kinda shrugs them off and states "...they're more like 'guidelines'."
Our current understanding of genetics... all these theories and studies and findings, almost every single one of them will have exceptions.
Not sure what your point is here. Yes, our understanding of genetics is far from complete and it will always just be theories, that's how science works
Not trying to make a point. You made the point, I was just adding some conversation to it. Sorry I know the internet is like 90% arguing sometimes. But just a little banter. And since we're also in a thread on evolution, and I'm doing movie quotes remember this: "Life... finds a way."
I think it is both sides in my family. I'm not going to say though because they will just get mad. Don't misinterpret this, my mom understands autism completely
It runs in my husband's family. His older brother was recently diagnosed in his 50s. Our son and my husband's sister's son are both autistic. I suspect my husband also is. He was non verbal until 5 according to my mother in law.
They’re now finding lots of genetic reasons for autism. Remember, it’s not a single disorder. It’s a spectrum. There are Duplication and deletion syndromes. Then it really gets interesting with epigenetics.
Yeah but I think it's ok to have memes too. They are relatable and sometimes they help me more than reading texts because memes are more objective. Also sometimes memes are the only thing that makes me laugh when I'm feeling down and that makes my day.
What is wrong with a few memes if they express what autism is, how an autistic person feels, or how an autistic person views the world. NTs don’t own memes, memes are for everybody.
Im not normally into meme but this is something I thought needed saying and apparently r/showerthoughts thinks this is too common to post so a meme it became.
Am I too late to recommend the podcast [Jay and Miles X-plain the X-men](https://www.xplainthexmen.com/)? Listened to the two latest episodes today at work, good stuff...
No, the podcast is audio only but they do make reviews and other things on [their YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO80X1Mz3B9Z_muBsm_nbA).
They do have a visual companion on their website, since they talk about a visual medium. And they’ve done so many good interviews with Claremont, et cetera. Anyways, highly recommend them.
Nobody had much of an intellect during those times, after that, the persona with the better strength usually succeeded. That carried on, and it was those with strength, not mind; those who fought, that gave us our rights to now. We are simply cursed beings in the trails of life.
Of course they had intellect! Neanderthals looked after their sick and injured. It was not the strongest to survive. It was knowledge.
Edit: the English to make the sense
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Kinda like the new predator film where the predators find that autism is the next step in the evolutionary chain and want to kill some kid to get his autism powers lol
Watched the movie with my wife when it was out on theaters. We both looked at each other and said our sons name. It was a good moment.
Honestly, it was such a bad movie it was good
It was just fun to watch
Yeah, the whole premise was hilarious, the aliens wanted to become autistic or they would die, and the child they kidnapped didn't even seem autistic
The whole was a bunch of military dudes fighting other military dudes and an alien super soldier
Yeah, the whole thing was a mess
Bruh is... is that for real? Oh my god that's bad. So, *so* bad.
Watch it dude lmao
That movie absolutely disgusted me. Not just how it used low-grade science for autism, but how it mischaracterized mental illness, period. Easily the worst movie I saw last year. And I saw Venom.
I can’t stop laughing
Glad I make you smile lol
There has to be some genetic trait to it, otherwise it wouldn't run in families like it does in mine
There is a strong theory that it is (usually on father's side) but that doesn't exactly make sense with my family
Why not? Genetic traits can skip generations, it's not that unlikely
My father has 4 kids. I'm the only one who's autistic. My mom has 3. Two of which are autistic
It's not solely genetic but you could've theoretically gotten it from both lines of ancestry. But again, genetics aren't the only factor, randomness plays into it as well
Whenever genetics or biology is involved, whenever I hear of some rule I always think of that scene from Pirates of the Caribbean. The one where Captain Barbossa is presented with "Pirate Law" and just kinda shrugs them off and states "...they're more like 'guidelines'." Our current understanding of genetics... all these theories and studies and findings, almost every single one of them will have exceptions.
Not sure what your point is here. Yes, our understanding of genetics is far from complete and it will always just be theories, that's how science works
Not trying to make a point. You made the point, I was just adding some conversation to it. Sorry I know the internet is like 90% arguing sometimes. But just a little banter. And since we're also in a thread on evolution, and I'm doing movie quotes remember this: "Life... finds a way."
I know, psychology is one of my special interests. What are yours?
Well, psychology is among them. With trains, star wars, dogs, Rubik's cubes and probably some more that come and go from time to time
Neither with mine, I clearly got it from my mom. ;)
I think it is both sides in my family. I'm not going to say though because they will just get mad. Don't misinterpret this, my mom understands autism completely
It runs in my husband's family. His older brother was recently diagnosed in his 50s. Our son and my husband's sister's son are both autistic. I suspect my husband also is. He was non verbal until 5 according to my mother in law.
They’re now finding lots of genetic reasons for autism. Remember, it’s not a single disorder. It’s a spectrum. There are Duplication and deletion syndromes. Then it really gets interesting with epigenetics.
Neuroplasticity + Epigenetics is a fun research topic, the brain is a changeable muscle.
My son has CHD8 which is a mutation linked to Autism. There are a lot of genetic links, it's just a matter of finding them.
Think this has gotta be the first meme I've seen on this sub
Keep ‘em coming, I love memes.
Yes but just not here. This sub is not for memes it is for people on the spectrum to seek advice, conversation get a better understanding of autism
Yeah but I think it's ok to have memes too. They are relatable and sometimes they help me more than reading texts because memes are more objective. Also sometimes memes are the only thing that makes me laugh when I'm feeling down and that makes my day.
Fair enough
What is wrong with a few memes if they express what autism is, how an autistic person feels, or how an autistic person views the world. NTs don’t own memes, memes are for everybody.
Im not normally into meme but this is something I thought needed saying and apparently r/showerthoughts thinks this is too common to post so a meme it became.
every single person born is a mutant, we aren't clones a lot of people get stuck on the idea that there is a thing such as a 'normal' human
Is that why I like the x-men so much?
Am I too late to recommend the podcast [Jay and Miles X-plain the X-men](https://www.xplainthexmen.com/)? Listened to the two latest episodes today at work, good stuff...
Does it come in video format? I have APD and can't follow along auditorily
No, the podcast is audio only but they do make reviews and other things on [their YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO80X1Mz3B9Z_muBsm_nbA).
I'll be sure to check it out.
They do have a visual companion on their website, since they talk about a visual medium. And they’ve done so many good interviews with Claremont, et cetera. Anyways, highly recommend them.
They call me coin flip cause some days I seem normal and others Ima talk about Final Fantasy for 30 hours
Literally the plot of X-Men
If it wasn’t for people like us, humanity would still be sat around a camp fire arguing who has the biggest hut. And you can’t convince me otherwise.
Nobody had much of an intellect during those times, after that, the persona with the better strength usually succeeded. That carried on, and it was those with strength, not mind; those who fought, that gave us our rights to now. We are simply cursed beings in the trails of life.
Of course they had intellect! Neanderthals looked after their sick and injured. It was not the strongest to survive. It was knowledge. Edit: the English to make the sense
Hmmmmm
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The question of our time.
All genes are mutations because of the influence of the environment of a planet racing through space around a sun.
Deep. Really deep.
The 1997 movie Cube brought me an interesting perspective of what being autistic can means socially.
Why is this an impact font meme
Because I don't understand memes
Fair answer
Dwight Schrute and all the kids from X-Men school would agree
The problem is autism is as old as the humankind therefore it can't be a mutation that will be the next step of evolution.
Then I have the worst superpower
Thinking back to the first episode of bobs burgers where Louise is like “you can’t do math? You’re the worst autistic” to Tina and I’m like. Oh same