In My Language

vampiress92

Ok, I'm possibly going to be a psychology major in college, so obviously I would be interested in disorders, and how to help people cope, when they have these disorders.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnylM1hI2jc

here is a woman who is autistic, and has learned to communicate with us, in english via typing. She has made this video by herself (and many others, if you check out her youtube profile), and has subtitled this video to make it easier to understand. This isn't to laugh at (god, I hope you wouldn't), or to watch someone weird, and different. Its an interesting insight into the mind of an autistic person, and how much they want to be understood, and not seen as 'freaks'. I might also add that the beginning of the movie has no dialogue, or subtitles. About 3 minutes in, the commentary begins.

dsorrent

My brother in law is mentally handicapped and this video made me think of him. When he "communicates" in our language, he's usually extremely hard to understand and says alot of repetitive things. But when you acknowledge him talking and interact, there's a visible happiness in his face, even if it's talking about nonsense things like Weesie on the Jeffersons (one of the more common things he mentions).

Thanks for the video, it was insightful. On another note, pause it at 2:50 and look at the bottom of the window. Anyone else see a weird looking face there in the bottom left?

Spy_HIppo

well. Its beutiful. That is my definition of it. To me it brought an understanding although you didn't understand it. The way they interact with things is like you understand it,but can't explain it. And I'm not being sarcastic.

vampiress92

The face you see I'm sure is just a reflection of something on her shelf. At first it suprised me, but its not something that will worry me.

And yes, this video is beautiful. She has obviously put some study into our language, but we haven't studied hers. If you think about it, the only reason she is considered handicapped, is because she is different. Perhaps we are the ones who are truly handicapped? *shrug* We've limited our expansion of creativity, and thought, by choosing to adhere to what is considered normal, and not experience everything around us. She chooses to smell, taste, touch, look at, and hear everything around her, and has obviously benefited from it (she has an amazing vocabulary, and her thought process is much clearer than mine). Isn't that what we want to do, as well?

The way she speaks is different, but her words are profound.

Spy_HIppo

that makes her a philospher of philosofy we don't look at.

necrotherion

I still can't believe it's her that made and translated the video, although I can't find any ulterior motives for making a video like this, so I'm forced to believe that it is real, but, yeah.



Well....wow. So coherent, she speaks perfectly, it's didn't scare me but...I don't know, gave me this indescribable feeling. She seems so normal on the inside, yet so different on the outside... thanks for sharing the video, I learned something new and valuable.



Replying to an above post: It's not a choice. You don't "choose" to be autistic, that much I know.



I think everyone should learn this much about autistic people, because I know for a fact the people who I know who do know about this disorder would definitely be surprised by this. Prior to this I thought they were all mentally handicapped, operating at a fraction of a normal person's mental capacity. I can't imagine anyone laughing at this. Once again, thank you for sharing, vampiress .

vampiress92

It is amazing that she has taken the time to understand, and learn to speak, our language. But why don't we take the time to learn hers? Its obviously done something good, for her to be able to speak that way, and experience so many things.

She has more videos on youtube, if you check out her profile. She has responses to articles, and has subtitled many of them. She has pets, a dog and a cat, I believe, She replies to comments on her videos. She's independant, and obviously intelligent.

I suppose this is a major case of "Never judge a book by its cover", hmm?

Rikimaru_X

Yes it is amazing, but I stopped when you said, "But why don't we take the time to learn hers?". The thing is why "you" don't. Not "we". See there are people out there to take the time to learn her's, but many just don't seem to have the time in this world unless they are "interested" in the person. It's how things are done. Take it as if you see a blind person. Now some people wouldn't bother them, yet if they was good looking maybe they would devote time to them. Each person is different though. I would have to say many offered to give the time, but does she really want to give up her time. I migh have lost you on that one though.

vampiress92

Yes, well, I would happily take the time to learn her language, just as I'm learning Japanese, and German. But most of the time, autistic people are written off as non-communictive, and nobody tries to understand why they do the things they do. Even those who are supposed to be finding ways to help autistic people aren't focusing on communicating with them, only 'curing' them. Perhaps they don't need to be 'cured', but we probably won't ever know, considering it isn't what we consider normal, therefore will not be accepted within society.

Rikimaru_X

I would take the time to learn her lanuage too, but I wonder if she would take the time to teach. We all are not normal yet people want to say there is a such thing. I don't like when people do that. I think more along the lines of  "standard" when it's about autistic people. It is somthing to think about though...it makes me think.

vampiress92

If you want to learn her language, either become a special education teacher focusing on autism, or a psych nurse. Both get one on one time with people that have 'disabilities', or mental problems.

Dekron

I have a son that is diagnosed with a mild form of autism.  This is a great insight to what may go on in his mind.   I can, at times, get frustrated with him when he cannot communicate with me and him with me, and vice versa, but this sheds some light.  It may be a viable option to teach him to type.

I would love for just once to know what he is thinking.  This is a very amazing video.

Dekron

Originally posted by vampiress92


If you want to learn her language, either become a special education teacher focusing on autism, or a psych nurse. Both get one on one time with people that have 'disabilities', or mental problems.

 

Being a special ed teacher or a psych does not grant you the ability to speak in their language.  If that were the case, people would not have such a problem understanding the innerworkings of their minds.

There is no Autism Language < - > English Dictionary.

Aison2

anyone here who could tell me which text->spech programm she was using  ?

would like to test it and see how it works

outfctrl

I fell asleep in Psychology class in college.  It was the most boring class I have ever taken.  I dropped out and took another math class.

Rikimaru_X

Originally posted by Dekron


I have a son that is diagnosed with a mild form of autism.  This is a great insight to what may go on in his mind.   I can, at times, get frustrated with him when he cannot communicate with me and him with me, and vice versa, but this sheds some light.  It may be a viable option to teach him to type.
I would love for just once to know what he is thinking.  This is a very amazing video.

I remember you sharing that a year and a few months ago. How is he doing?

8hammer8

People also have to understand that there are different forms of autism.  Some people have different forms, such as those with high functioning autism.  I will never forget the ESPN story http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2352763 or the video http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6742687102129684057 of J-Mac.

I think autism is something that science needs to take a closer look at and try to work at understanding.  For all those people that work with those that have autism, you have my deepest respect.

 

vampiress92

Originally posted by Dekron

Originally posted by vampiress92


If you want to learn her language, either become a special education teacher focusing on autism, or a psych nurse. Both get one on one time with people that have 'disabilities', or mental problems.

 

Being a special ed teacher or a psych does not grant you the ability to speak in their language.  If that were the case, people would not have such a problem understanding the innerworkings of their minds.

There is no Autism Language < - > English Dictionary.

You're right, Dekron, but it most certainly gives you enough time to get to know the person, and begin to understand why they make the motions they do, or why they do certain things. It is most certainly on a personal basis, but to begin to understand, you must be in a natural or laboratory setting, such as a psych wing of a hospital (though I doubt you'd see very many autistic people there. You'd certainly experience other types of mental "defects".), or a class specializing in autism

BlazinBlades

I have not seen this video, does anyone know if this Autistic girl is attractive or not. Bring it on down now.

vampiress92

Originally posted by BlazinBlades

I have not seen this video, does anyone know if this Autistic girl is attractive or not. Bring it on down now.

... dude.

not cool.

Spy_HIppo

Blades......your a bich

BlazinBlades

Originally posted by vampiress92

Originally posted by BlazinBlades

I have not seen this video, does anyone know if this Autistic girl is attractive or not. Bring it on down now.

... dude.

not cool.

 

Cool??? Who is trying to be cool??? I never saw the video I was only wondering if the Autistic girl was attractive or not. I do not like being around mentally handicapped people, especially full on mentally handicapped, they make me nervous. This video of this girl, I was only wondering if she was attractive because if she is then I might be able to make myself watch her video even if she is full on mentally handicapped, but if she is unattractive then I would not want to see her video it would make me sad. Bring it on down now.

BlazinBlades

Originally posted by Spy_HIppo

Blades......your a bich

 

Why??? You mean to imply that because the girl is Autistic she can not be pretty, and asking if she is pretty is considered being cruel, How so??? Bring it on down now.

Saggitarius

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Originally posted by outfctrl
I fell asleep in Psychology class in college.  It was the most boring class I have ever taken.  I dropped out and took another math class.

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You were the one with the pink boxers on your head ?

Rikimaru_X

Blades always have a counter-attack on hand. That is why I keep my mouth shut and try to stab him in the back.

vampiress92

Originally posted by BlazinBlades

Originally posted by Spy_HIppo

Blades......your a bich

 

Why??? You mean to imply that because the girl is Autistic she can not be pretty, and asking if she is pretty is considered being cruel, How so??? Bring it on down now.

I don't believe you.

Its cruel that you judge people based on looks, and judge those with disabilities by how they look. Trying to hide your ignornace and cruelty with a thin veneer of what you consider curiousity is extremely shallow. You should be ashamed of yourself, BlazinBlades.

Back on topic for those of you who actually watched it, what do you think of it? Do you think it was a profound statement, or just a video?