QuoteAs an autistic person, you think literally.  I'm sure that is difficult, as life is also full of generalities, not specifics, and nuance. (meanings that are intended, but not spoken). 

Tell me about it.  If I was paid a penny for every nuance I missed I I would be a multi-millionaire by now.
   

QuoteDon't cut your successes short.  In spite of your limits, I find you very articulate, and analytical.  Not everyone has that.  I just don't think you've found your niche.

I wish I could find my niche.

QuoteYou need to find an analytical field where being literal is what is required.  You certainly seem to have what it takes to be successful in that.  You would probably be very good at writing too.  You already have a technical background, there should be a need for writing operational data and manuals, which I would think would be something you would be good at.

I think that would be great and I think I could write manuals.  Do you have any tips as to what I can do to get into that?

Quote from: cubedemon on July 16, 2015, 09:46:49 AM
I think that would be great and I think I could write manuals.  Do you have any tips as to what I can do to get into that?

If I were you, (and I know nothing about how to build software), is to write some specifications.  Like a development/users manual.  I would then contact a company like Microsoft.  Write them a letter explaining your situation and submit a sample of what you can do.  I would also think software designers, like gamers, would need their products written up.  Is there no Autistic employment services that can advocate for you? 

Another thing you might consider, is to write books on Autism.  I would think parents and professionals alike would love to have that kind of information.  You might even contact some major teaching hospitals.  They have grants to study autism, and might like having someone like yourself on their team. 

A few years ago, I read a book by/about an autistic woman.  She could only relate to horses.  So she raised horses.  Kind of like someone you would call a "horse whisperer".  You could also write books for kids with autism, as you probably are more aware of what interests them.  I'm sure one of the hardest things for parents of children with autism, is to find ways to relate to them, or even to buy toys that interest them.  This seems to be a very lacking field.

There are so many children born to day with autism.  I've wondered why there isn't more help out there for the children and their parents.  Even an autistic  section in toy stores would be a good idea.  Write some children's books and also put together a line of toys, all under "YOUR" brand. 

Write some software computer games for autistic kids and get it produced. You would probably need an advocate, but maybe not.

Just try.  You never know how these things will take off.  I don't know what a "cubedemon" is, but if it's not already a trademark name, register it and use that.  Generally, things like this can "snowball".  (meaning once they start, they tend to grow, and grow.)

 

Quote from: Dori on July 16, 2015, 10:29:48 AM
If I were you, (and I know nothing about how to build software), is to write some specifications.  Like a development/users manual.  I would then contact a company like Microsoft.  Write them a letter explaining your situation and submit a sample of what you can do.  I would also think software designers, like gamers, would need their products written up.  Is there no Autistic employment services that can advocate for you? 

Another thing you might consider, is to write books on Autism.  I would think parents and professionals alike would love to have that kind of information.  You might even contact some major teaching hospitals.  They have grants to study autism, and might like having someone like yourself on their team. 

A few years ago, I read a book by/about an autistic woman.  She could only relate to horses.  So she raised horses.  Kind of like someone you would call a "horse whisperer".  You could also write books for kids with autism, as you probably are more aware of what interests them.  I'm sure one of the hardest things for parents of children with autism, is to find ways to relate to them, or even to buy toys that interest them.  This seems to be a very lacking field.

There are so many children born to day with autism.  I've wondered why there isn't more help out there for the children and their parents.  Even an autistic  section in toy stores would be a good idea.  Write some children's books and also put together a line of toys, all under "YOUR" brand. 

Write some software computer games for autistic kids and get it produced. You would probably need an advocate, but maybe not.

Just try.  You never know how these things will take off.  I don't know what a "cubedemon" is, but if it's not already a trademark name, register it and use that.  Generally, things like this can "snowball".  (meaning once they start, they tend to grow, and grow.)

You know, you have some wonderful ideas.  Microsoft does have a pilot program and I did write to them a while back.  They were looking to hire autistics and had already filled the positions by the time I applied and they weren't in my state. 

I think the manuals that are out there are ok but could be better.  They're vague and leave stuff out.  One thing I would love to see in manuals is glossaries.

Quote from: cubedemon on July 16, 2015, 10:46:17 AM
You know, you have some wonderful ideas.  Microsoft does have a pilot program and I did write to them a while back.  They were looking to hire autistics and had already filled the positions by the time I applied and they weren't in my state. 

I think the manuals that are out there are ok but could be better.  They're vague and leave stuff out.  One thing I would love to see in manuals is glossaries.

Apply again and keep trying.  Don't give up. 

But also keep in mind about autistic kids.  I believe there is a great need there that you could capitalize on.  Parents don't know how to communicate with their child or know what it is exactly the child wants.  You could tell them.  Just like you mentioned about not being able to look people in the eye.  You told me that it was painful for you to do that.  That is something most parents don't know and try to force the child to look at them.  If they understood that, it would help them and the child, as a parent does not want to hurt their child.  Same with sleep, sounds, smells and food tastes, etc.  What do these children need?  What is the best way to communicate with them? 

Dori you said "As an autistic person, you think literally.  I'm sure that is difficult, as life is also full of generalities, not specifics, and nuance. (meanings that are intended, but not spoken). "

I do have some questions about this.  Why do people choose to have life be full of generalities and nuance?   How is this form of communication effective when so many things are and can be misunderstood and misconstrued by others?  Wouldn't clear and specific communication be better and if not then why?

Quote from: cubedemon on July 18, 2015, 09:33:45 AM
Dori you said "As an autistic person, you think literally.  I'm sure that is difficult, as life is also full of generalities, not specifics, and nuance. (meanings that are intended, but not spoken). "

I do have some questions about this.  Why do people choose to have life be full of generalities and nuance?   How is this form of communication effective when so many things are and can be misunderstood and misconstrued by others?  Wouldn't clear and specific communication be better and if not then why?

Think. Language of love. It is the epitome of subtlety and nuance. Flirting is the art of nuance and innuendo leading to eventual copulation and procreation of the human specie.
Without it, we'd all be automatons.

Quote from: cubedemon on July 16, 2015, 10:46:17 AM
You know, you have some wonderful ideas.  Microsoft does have a pilot program and I did write to them a while back.  They were looking to hire autistics and had already filled the positions by the time I applied and they weren't in my state. 

I think the manuals that are out there are ok but could be better.  They're vague and leave stuff out.  One thing I would love to see in manuals is glossaries.

I think you're full of crap about being autistic, but I'll play along.

Are you good at drawing diagrams?  Regarding software, I have no idea why you couldn't learn on your own. 

One of the hot things right now is data visualization.  Check out: http://d3js.org/   If I had time, and some decent ideas, I would add some data visualization to the forum for various concepts.  Also, me and Solar are in the beginning stages of upgrading the forum to the new 2.1 version of SMF.  It would be cool if we had someone to help with that.

There are many niches that development firms need that are sort of "tween" jobs.  For example, on the web development side, developers hate the styling and graphical aspect of things.  Not many people want to take hold of CSS3, which lays out the page and styling.  Developers use tools like SASS to compile the CSS3, making it easier, but they really don't want to do it.  Graphic designers want to lay out the aesthetics of the front end pages, but hate doing anything with CSS, etc.  There is a huge demand for people who can bridge that gap.  Not only does it apply for web development firms, but really any software outfit.  That's one example, but there are many others where your lack of experience isn't as much of a barrier for an entry point into a niche, and you're learning aspects of development and graphic design.

QuoteThink. Language of love.

Think?   In what way?   What am I to think of?   You're asking me to think in a way that is foreign and alien to me.  I do not know how to think in the way you can think.

I've heard two things about the concept of love.

Love is an emotional state and Love is a decision.

How is an emotional state and/or a decision a language? 

QuoteIt is the epitome of subtlety and nuance.

What does love have to do with my questions though?   How did we get from effective and clear cut communication to the emotional state or the decision called love?   You made a leap in logic I do not grasp.

QuoteFlirting is the art of nuance and innuendo leading to eventual copulation and procreation of the human specie.

I understand it can lead to eventual copulation and procreation of the human specie.

QuoteWithout it, we'd all be automatons.

How do you figure this as so?  Why do we need nuance, innuendos, and generalities to lead to love, copulation and procreation?   Why wouldn't clear cut and specific language be better?

QuoteI think you're full of crap about being autistic, but I'll play along.

You're thinking I'm being deceptive and/or lying.  What makes you think this?

QuoteAre you good at drawing diagrams? 

What kind of diagrams?

QuoteRegarding software, I have no idea why you couldn't learn on your own.

I never said I couldn't.  In fact, I know I can.  I can get a book or look online and learn it.  That's the easy part.  The difficult part that I can't figure out is the structure of employment, their nuances and rules.

QuoteOne of the hot things right now is data visualization.

How do you know and how did you derive this?

QuoteCheck out: http://d3js.org/   

I will.

QuoteIf I had time, and some decent ideas, I would add some data visualization to the forum for various concepts.

I thought it wasn't about having time but making time.

QuoteAlso, me and Solar are in the beginning stages of upgrading the forum to the new 2.1 version of SMF.  It would be cool if we had someone to help with that.

I would need to learn SMF, need a due date to learn it by and then I would need time to examine and understand the current code.   After that I would be able to help upgrade the forum.  I would need due dates and milestones provided.  Let's say I successfully help upgrade this forum.  Then what?   What is the next step exactly to achieve success in the IT field.

QuoteThere are many niches that development firms need that are sort of "tween" jobs. 

Where exactly?  What firms?  What niches?  Where are these tween jobs at?   What are their names? Again, what is the structure of the workplace?

QuoteFor example, on the web development side, developers hate the styling and graphical aspect of things. 

I am not a good artist at all.  My visual side waved bye bye to me a long time ago.  So, we might as well forget it.

QuoteNot many people want to take hold of CSS3, which lays out the page and styling.  Developers use tools like SASS to compile the CSS3, making it easier, but they really don't want to do it.  Graphic designers want to lay out the aesthetics of the front end pages, but hate doing anything with CSS, etc.  There is a huge demand for people who can bridge that gap.  Not only does it apply for web development firms, but really any software outfit.  That's one example, but there are many others where your lack of experience isn't as much of a barrier for an entry point into a niche, and you're learning aspects of development and graphic design.

Again, if this demand exists then how would one get in on this demand?   I have step by step detailed instructions missing.  I literally do not understand what you are talking about.  It's to ambiguous, unstructured and to vague.

Dori, you say to try and never give up.   What do I try exactly?

Quote from: cubedemon on July 18, 2015, 01:51:24 PM
Think?   In what way?   What am I to think of?   You're asking me to think in a way that is foreign and alien to me.  I do not know how to think in the way you can think.
I've heard two things about the concept of love.

You wanted a description of nuance in language, I gave it to you in the form of describing courtship.

QuoteLove is an emotional state and Love is a decision.
How is an emotional state and/or a decision a language?

True, and attraction goes beyond the physical. From intellect to the ability to support a household, security etc, a woman looks ate everything as a package, but if you can't convey simple subtleties of interest with the little things in life, this will be a mark against you.
Things like knowing just when to STFU, because the look on her face tells you she just wants to be held, but if you keep on yapping, she will walk away.
 

QuoteWhat does love have to do with my questions though?   How did we get from effective and clear cut communication to the emotional state or the decision called love?   You made a leap in logic I do not grasp.

Because love is not necessarily conveyed in words, n fact one can show love without ever speaking a single word, that's why.

QuoteI understand it can lead to eventual copulation and procreation of the human specie.
How do you figure this as so?  Why do we need nuance, innuendos, and generalities to lead to love, copulation and procreation?   Why wouldn't clear cut and specific language be better?

Sure if you're buying a car, but when setting the stage for giving yourself to another for life, it takes much more than a formal agreement.
It requires you to recognize when your partner is unhappy. Men are generally stupid in this area, but when a man loves a woman, he takes care in reading the subtleties of his partner, from joy to sadness, frustration, and if you can't spot these quickly, you're in for a seriously bumpy ride.

Quote from: cubedemon on July 18, 2015, 02:08:57 PM
Dori, you say to try and never give up.   What do I try exactly?

I mean, any other suggestions?  I'm just curious.

Quote from: cubedemon on July 18, 2015, 02:08:57 PM
Dori, you say to try and never give up.   What do I try exactly?

Keep sending companies your resume and letter of introduction.

Are you creative?  Do you get ideas about software programs and then design them? 

http://www.everymanbusiness.com/search.php?q=create+an+app

QuoteKeep sending companies your resume and letter of introduction.

Refer to Einstein's definition of Insanity.  You're asking me to play the same game that has failed me constantly and others as well.   Others have suggested this as well.   

By the way, there are already plenty of books by Autistic authors.  https://www.google.com/#q=books+by+autistic+authors&tbm=shop

QuoteAre you creative?  Do you get ideas about software programs and then design them? 

No and No.

Quote from: cubedemon on July 18, 2015, 10:05:41 PM
Refer to Einstein's definition of Insanity.  You're asking me to play the same game that has failed me constantly and others as well.   Others have suggested this as well.   

By the way, there are already plenty of books by Autistic authors.  https://www.google.com/#q=books+by+autistic+authors&tbm=shop

No and No.

That's right, just say you'll never succeed, and then sit on your dead ass and actually PROVE it. That "same game" is how the rest of us do it, so why not you --- except that you're somehow special? Scarcely!