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  1. treesy treesy

    I was talking to a customer at work today, and we got talking about hobbies. I mentioned I'm into Lapidary, though I haven't had a chance to do much lately. She then says "Sorry, could I ask you a question?" "Sure." "Are you autistic?" "No." "Oh, I just thought you might be because you like Lapidary." I mean come on! who equates a Lapidary hobby with autism?

    Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 11:56:13 UTC from web
    1. scoot scoot

      @treesy I'm not convinced being asked if you are autistic should ruin your whole day

      Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 11:58:05 UTC from web
      1. treesy treesy

        @scoot It wouldn't normally, but I got teased a lot in school, and it brought back some unpleasant memories.

        Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 11:58:48 UTC from web
      2. Eris Eris

        @scoot Equating liking something to having a mental condition might, though. I would know.

        Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 11:59:33 UTC from web
        1. scoot scoot

          @neurario I'm pretty sure a lot of people here would know that feeling.

          Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:00:52 UTC from web
    2. Pony Pony

      @treesy well that's.. an odd conclusion to come to. x3

      Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 11:59:53 UTC from web
      1. treesy treesy

        @pony true, the worst part was that she was so nice about it. I couldn't even get mad at her, so I just ended up getting grumpy in general.

        Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:01:59 UTC from web
    3. Cerulean Lulamoon-Spark Cerulean Lulamoon-Spark

      @treesy That's a weird hobby to specifically link to autism. Did they say why they thought that?

      Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:01:52 UTC from StatusNet Desktop
      1. Pony Pony

        @ceruleanspark @treesy I was just thinking that myself.

        Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:02:37 UTC from web
      2. treesy treesy

        @ceruleanspark apparently it's supposed to be a good hobby for people with autism... personally, I think it's just a good hobby in general.

        Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:03:56 UTC from web
        1. Cerulean Lulamoon-Spark Cerulean Lulamoon-Spark

          @treesy People say looking after animals is supposed to be good for autistic people too.

          Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:07:47 UTC from StatusNet Desktop
          1. Eris Eris

            @ceruleanspark I don't even like animals...

            Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:09:52 UTC from web
            1. Cerulean Lulamoon-Spark Cerulean Lulamoon-Spark

              @neurario All animals?

              Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:10:41 UTC from StatusNet Desktop
              1. treesy treesy

                @ceruleanspark Lion taming might be fun...

                Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:11:19 UTC from web
              2. Eris Eris

                @ceruleanspark Well, pets. Thing is all these preconceptions are new to me.

                Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:11:48 UTC from web
                1. Cerulean Lulamoon-Spark Cerulean Lulamoon-Spark

                  @neurario The common one is Equine Therapy, but I think it's generally reserved for comparitively early and moderate diagnoses.

                  Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:13:58 UTC from StatusNet Desktop
                  1. Pony Pony

                    @ceruleanspark @neurario The school I work at (for LD and Asperger's boys) has the kids take care of and learn to ride horses as well as a bunch of cats.

                    Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:16:06 UTC from web
                    1. Pony Pony

                      @pony >ride cats

                      Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:17:20 UTC from web
                    2. Cerulean Lulamoon-Spark Cerulean Lulamoon-Spark

                      @pony I always get on well with cats. I've never really interacted much with horses.

                      Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:18:48 UTC from StatusNet Desktop
                    3. Eris Eris

                      @pony You work there? Interesting! Strange though... I'm not really the type to look after pets at all :/

                      Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:19:57 UTC from web
                      1. Pony Pony

                        @neurario Yeah. Before this job I worked with severely disabled folks living in group homes. With my current job I originally intended to work during the day (more with the boys) but instead I ended up as night watch. Still I get some interaction with them. It's a great job.

                        Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:33:49 UTC from web
                        1. treesy treesy

                          @pony I know the feeling, My mum works a a place that provides employment for people with disabilities. I've helped out a bit and I can honestly say they were some of the friendliest and positive people I've met.

                          Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:37:54 UTC from web
          2. treesy treesy

            @ceruleanspark exactly, but if you tell someone you have a dog, I'm betting they won't say "Oh, you poor dear..."

            Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:10:09 UTC from web
            1. treesy treesy

              @treesy unless they hate dogs...

              Wednesday, 03-Apr-13 12:10:27 UTC from web