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Recent content by Neonatal RRT

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    People on TV

    There are minds that seem to be predisposed to this sort of thing. They live amongst us. They've "done their research" so there's no arguing or presenting logic or reason into the discussion. Their cognitive dissonance will not allow for it.
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    Hi there

    Welcome @ Fleur, My wife (neurotypical) and I have been together for 40 years. I was diagnosed about 6 years ago. It's still a learning curve... for the both of us. One thing I have realized... because our minds think in very different ways... pros and cons... we will never "know" each...
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    What's it called where they make a new mattress using new material over old coils?

    The shorter answer to your question might be that due to the processes (time, cost, materials, etc) plus the sanitation legalities surrounding the practice... in order for it to be profitable for the company... the retail pricing might be every bit as expensive as simply purchasing a new...
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    What's it called where they make a new mattress using new material over old coils?

    I did a search in my state... as an example: Q. Is it legal to refurbish and resell mattresses? A. Yes, in Michigan it is legal to refurbish and resell used mattresses, provided specific sanitation, labeling, and disclosure requirements are met. Michigan is one of many states that allows...
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    Do I disclose being autistic to my employer?

    Every situation is different, but just some thoughts here. 1. If you are working for a large organization where there is a Human Resources department you are more likely to have certain "protections" in place should you need accommodations. In which case, only the HR department and manager is...
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    Cross Referencial Thinking

    That is a beautiful mind at work... being able to make connections like that. I know, your examples seem to be a bit silly... but if applied in a scientific or artistic way, that creative process and thinking can be very useful.
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    This needs to stop

    Newton and Mozart were, by all accounts, true savants. Einstein, a genius in his field. Autistic? Who knows. At any rate, I agree... this sort of thinking is completely ignorant to the point of being ridiculous.
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    Do you agree that Technology is going too far?

    I am surprised that in 2025 that they are still having issues with some of these batteries. Laptop batteries now-a-days don't even get warm, let alone hot anymore. All the automotive batteries have changed their chemistries, as well. Unless, of course, whatever battery fires there may be...
  9. Neonatal RRT

    When do parents stop acting like parents?

    Simple answer: Never
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    What's wrong with saying "mild" or "severe" autism?

    From the perspective of a respiratory therapist of 40 years... your asthma reference caught my attention. To be clear... in this case... you are comparing a form of immune function condition (asthma) with a widely diverse neurodevelopmental condition (autism). Within this perspective...
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    Westall incident

    I tend to be pretty open-minded about these things. I don't know what these phenomenon are... plenty of speculation and theories... at least from my perspective. Did a race of ancient extraterrestrials create modern human beings through genetic manipulation? Interesting theory. Don't know...
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    Does anyone feel that they are now comfortable with social skills?

    40 years working with the public in a large hospital setting. I can mask... with varying degrees of success and skill. Maybe others might not notice... but I do. I think the biggest step forward in my life was actually having my diagnosis... then taking the deep dive into what it all meant...
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    Chicken problem AGAIN

    You can't fix stupid... or sociopathy or psychopathy. As I suggested, you have your legal rights and your ability to access them. Or... you can open up a rehab center for hawks, foxes, raccoons, or coyotes.;)
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    Chicken problem AGAIN

    "...I had hoped that after the last time, when he insisted that he has a right to pasture his fowl on my land - insistence delivered with enough yelling and cursing to scare both my S.O. and myself - we would be done..." Q. Are there rural ordinances that allow for farmers of livestock to...
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    Change to Hippocratic Oath

    https://www.cms.gov/files/document/overviewfwacommonfraudtypesfactsheet072616pdf My point here, is that whatever crimes are being committed... it's not coming from people at the bedside, but rather billing and coding personnel.
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