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Do you think this site not only offers help to autistic people who need practical advice but also facilitates an exchange of thoughts between people who may not have the opportunity to express their inner thoughts elsewhere, and who I have found to be quite bright individuals?

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  • Yes, I do think it is a most valuable resource. Given how varied each person's autism can be, a forum like this is the best chance of finding some people with some similarities and commonality. I have read a lot of material by experts about autism but it is the almost daily contact with others with autism that really informs. It feels good simply to be part of a group and I am definitely not a group type person. Also, it helps to know that replying to messages might encourage new people and sometimes be able to help.

    I have never been able to do any of the above before. I realise this was because I simply couldn't empathise with NTs.

    I enjoy my visits to quirkyland!

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  • Yes, I do think it is a most valuable resource. Given how varied each person's autism can be, a forum like this is the best chance of finding some people with some similarities and commonality. I have read a lot of material by experts about autism but it is the almost daily contact with others with autism that really informs. It feels good simply to be part of a group and I am definitely not a group type person. Also, it helps to know that replying to messages might encourage new people and sometimes be able to help.

    I have never been able to do any of the above before. I realise this was because I simply couldn't empathise with NTs.

    I enjoy my visits to quirkyland!

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