Simon Baron-Cohen can stuff right off
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So that takes no account of brain plasticity then?!
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Based on the responses to 10 questions. No account of age, socio-economic background, nurture etc. Dean Burnett was just on Sky rubbishing it. 

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I ahve just ordered a Dean Burnett book, having looked him up on Twitter. Good man!
Thanks for the article btw, Smun.
Thanks for the article btw, Smun.
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You're welcome.
I have also ordered a Dean Burnett book :))
I have also ordered a Dean Burnett book :))
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, the funding appears to have something to do with Autism Speaks 
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On another topic, I saw this article and thought it might be of interest: How history forgot the woman who defined autism
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I read that recently, and had no idea beforehand how much she had done.
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The Idiot Brain is excellent 

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His analogies to explain stuff are brilliant. And sometimes very funny.
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I put my big girl pants on today and told my parents I'm (most probably) autistic. They've been great, and my mum is delighted at the idea I can help other people with my research.
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Well done, Smunder. I'm glad they have been good eggs. Were they surprised?
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Well done Smunder! I’m really glad it went well.
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I think my dad was a bit surprised, but they seem happy that I've said that it answers a lot of questions for me. My mum says she's still blaming J for my mental health problems though :))
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That's really ace, Smunder. Your lovely Mum. 

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I'm glad telling them went well and your mum is lovely.
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She is when she wants to be :)) I think I was mostly afraid of it being dismissed, but they were very willing to listen, which is great.
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I've not read the whole thread, but Bats, you lovely creature. I had figured *something* had occurred, but also knew that you were entitled to your privacy and didn't want to pry. I'll give you a manly pat on the shoulder should I see you at some point.
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If someone is middle aged and thinks they probably have ADHD, what are the arguments for/benefits of getting a diagnosis as an adult?