BeOhBe Bob Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushlady23 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Holy crap! That's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I'm sure people would pay big bucks for that painting. It looks gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Best thing I've seen in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 This kid's got talent! Good for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusGal Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Wow! Astounding talent! Such detail! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) Stephen Wiltshire was big a few years back, and now for some reason has gotten internet hype again. While his visual memory is uncanny, this hype is feeding the misconception that autistic people are savants. http://i.imgur.com/wc0cu.png ^ This is medically untrue. Especially the comment on the very bottom. The problem here is, these comments are top rated on this image of Stephen Wiltshire, and that concerns me for many reasons. This is a lot like when people say they think it would be fun to have schizophrenia, or they claim to have OCD because an inconsistency bothers them... Ignorance around disabilities isn't something I take lightly since those who are really suffering from them are brushed to the side. They're not fun little terms to throw around like badges for behavior - they're indeed disorders. While for some there can be a groundbreaking upside to the alteration (as we see here with Stephen), the masses are not doing so well at all. I work with those with autism on a weekly basis and for some, their low standard of living and obsessive anti-social behavior is really putting them in a terrible societal position. Edited August 10, 2012 by Mr. IsNot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 QUOTE (Mr. IsNot @ Aug 9 2012, 07:14 PM) Stephen Wiltshire was big a few years back, and now for some reason has gotten internet hype again. While his visual memory is uncanny, this hype is feeding the misconception that autistic people are savants. http://i.imgur.com/wc0cu.png ^ This is medically untrue. Especially the comment on the very bottom. The problem here is, these comments are top rated on this image of Stephen Wiltshire, and that concerns me for many reasons. This is a lot like when people say they think it would be fun to have schizophrenia, or they claim to have OCD because an inconsistency bothers them... Ignorance around disabilities isn't something I take lightly since those who are really suffering from them are brushed to the side. They're not fun little terms to throw around like badges for behavior - they're indeed disorders. While for some there can be a groundbreaking upside to the alteration (as we see here with Stephen), the masses are not doing so well at all. I work with those with autism on a weekly basis and for some, their low standard of living and obsessive anti-social behavior is really putting them in a terrible societal position. Well said. There does seem to be a bit of a prevalence in 'normal' people making light of mental conditions, anything from describing something as 'retarded' (or 'gay', for that matter) to labeling themselves as agoraphobes (as one guy I work with has self-labeled; um, buddy, you work with people everyday, and hang out with people after work!) or being partially OCD-afflicted (partially? Really?). Some people seem to find fun in unneccessarily adopting labels for themselves - maybe it makes them feel more special. I like to think that everyone is unique and special, and without labels (legitimate or not) to make us thus. Anyway, back to the picture: it is brilliant! I've seen it floating around in the internet before, and it's amazing. I wonder how long the picture took to create? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 QUOTE (Mr. IsNot @ Aug 10 2012, 09:14 AM) Stephen Wiltshire was big a few years back, and now for some reason has gotten internet hype again. While his visual memory is uncanny, this hype is feeding the misconception that autistic people are savants. http://i.imgur.com/wc0cu.png ^ This is medically untrue. Especially the comment on the very bottom. The problem here is, these comments are top rated on this image of Stephen Wiltshire, and that concerns me for many reasons. This is a lot like when people say they think it would be fun to have schizophrenia, or they claim to have OCD because an inconsistency bothers them... Ignorance around disabilities isn't something I take lightly since those who are really suffering from them are brushed to the side. They're not fun little terms to throw around like badges for behavior - they're indeed disorders. While for some there can be a groundbreaking upside to the alteration (as we see here with Stephen), the masses are not doing so well at all. I work with those with autism on a weekly basis and for some, their low standard of living and obsessive anti-social behavior is really putting them in a terrible societal position. Having previously worked full-time for nearly half a decade with autistics and others with developmental disabilities, I couldn't agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGr8imL84AD8inF8sBlackSedan Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 AMAZING!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umoveme Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 eh, it's alriiiiiight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 QUOTE (Mr. IsNot @ Aug 9 2012, 08:14 PM) Stephen Wiltshire was big a few years back, and now for some reason has gotten internet hype again. While his visual memory is uncanny, this hype is feeding the misconception that autistic people are savants. http://i.imgur.com/wc0cu.png ^ This is medically untrue. Especially the comment on the very bottom. The problem here is, these comments are top rated on this image of Stephen Wiltshire, and that concerns me for many reasons. This is a lot like when people say they think it would be fun to have schizophrenia, or they claim to have OCD because an inconsistency bothers them... Ignorance around disabilities isn't something I take lightly since those who are really suffering from them are brushed to the side. They're not fun little terms to throw around like badges for behavior - they're indeed disorders. While for some there can be a groundbreaking upside to the alteration (as we see here with Stephen), the masses are not doing so well at all. I work with those with autism on a weekly basis and for some, their low standard of living and obsessive anti-social behavior is really putting them in a terrible societal position. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/debbie.gif Thanks for letting us enjoy the drawing. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/Smilies%20GIFs/squintfinger.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkus406 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 QUOTE (Sheldon Cooper @ Aug 10 2012, 11:21 AM) QUOTE (Mr. IsNot @ Aug 9 2012, 08:14 PM) Stephen Wiltshire was big a few years back, and now for some reason has gotten internet hype again. While his visual memory is uncanny, this hype is feeding the misconception that autistic people are savants. http://i.imgur.com/wc0cu.png ^ This is medically untrue. Especially the comment on the very bottom. The problem here is, these comments are top rated on this image of Stephen Wiltshire, and that concerns me for many reasons. This is a lot like when people say they think it would be fun to have schizophrenia, or they claim to have OCD because an inconsistency bothers them... Ignorance around disabilities isn't something I take lightly since those who are really suffering from them are brushed to the side. They're not fun little terms to throw around like badges for behavior - they're indeed disorders. While for some there can be a groundbreaking upside to the alteration (as we see here with Stephen), the masses are not doing so well at all. I work with those with autism on a weekly basis and for some, their low standard of living and obsessive anti-social behavior is really putting them in a terrible societal position. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/debbie.gif Thanks for letting us enjoy the drawing. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/Smilies%20GIFs/squintfinger.gif I don't know if I'd take the comments seriously considering they come from people named "PeePeeFrictionPleasure" and "poopdick" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 QUOTE (Tarkus406 @ Aug 10 2012, 09:13 AM) QUOTE (Sheldon Cooper @ Aug 10 2012, 11:21 AM) QUOTE (Mr. IsNot @ Aug 9 2012, 08:14 PM) Stephen Wiltshire was big a few years back, and now for some reason has gotten internet hype again. While his visual memory is uncanny, this hype is feeding the misconception that autistic people are savants. http://i.imgur.com/wc0cu.png ^ This is medically untrue. Especially the comment on the very bottom. The problem here is, these comments are top rated on this image of Stephen Wiltshire, and that concerns me for many reasons. This is a lot like when people say they think it would be fun to have schizophrenia, or they claim to have OCD because an inconsistency bothers them... Ignorance around disabilities isn't something I take lightly since those who are really suffering from them are brushed to the side. They're not fun little terms to throw around like badges for behavior - they're indeed disorders. While for some there can be a groundbreaking upside to the alteration (as we see here with Stephen), the masses are not doing so well at all. I work with those with autism on a weekly basis and for some, their low standard of living and obsessive anti-social behavior is really putting them in a terrible societal position. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/debbie.gif Thanks for letting us enjoy the drawing. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/Smilies%20GIFs/squintfinger.gif I don't know if I'd take the comments seriously considering they come from people named "PeePeeFrictionPleasure" and "poopdick" Thanks for pointing that out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Oh wow! That's fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umoveme Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 QUOTE (Mr. IsNot @ Aug 9 2012, 05:14 PM) Stephen Wiltshire was big a few years back, and now for some reason has gotten internet hype again. While his visual memory is uncanny, this hype is feeding the misconception that autistic people are savants. http://i.imgur.com/wc0cu.png ^ This is medically untrue. Especially the comment on the very bottom. The problem here is, these comments are top rated on this image of Stephen Wiltshire, and that concerns me for many reasons. This is a lot like when people say they think it would be fun to have schizophrenia, or they claim to have OCD because an inconsistency bothers them... Ignorance around disabilities isn't something I take lightly since those who are really suffering from them are brushed to the side. They're not fun little terms to throw around like badges for behavior - they're indeed disorders. While for some there can be a groundbreaking upside to the alteration (as we see here with Stephen), the masses are not doing so well at all. I work with those with autism on a weekly basis and for some, their low standard of living and obsessive anti-social behavior is really putting them in a terrible societal position. So you don't think this ability is savant-like in the least? It's just "uncanny" to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushfanforever! Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 All I can say is...That's amazing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 QUOTE (umoveme @ Aug 14 2012, 05:14 PM) QUOTE (Mr. IsNot @ Aug 9 2012, 05:14 PM) Stephen Wiltshire was big a few years back, and now for some reason has gotten internet hype again. While his visual memory is uncanny, this hype is feeding the misconception that autistic people are savants. http://i.imgur.com/wc0cu.png ^ This is medically untrue. Especially the comment on the very bottom. The problem here is, these comments are top rated on this image of Stephen Wiltshire, and that concerns me for many reasons. This is a lot like when people say they think it would be fun to have schizophrenia, or they claim to have OCD because an inconsistency bothers them... Ignorance around disabilities isn't something I take lightly since those who are really suffering from them are brushed to the side. They're not fun little terms to throw around like badges for behavior - they're indeed disorders. While for some there can be a groundbreaking upside to the alteration (as we see here with Stephen), the masses are not doing so well at all. I work with those with autism on a weekly basis and for some, their low standard of living and obsessive anti-social behavior is really putting them in a terrible societal position. So you don't think this ability is savant-like in the least? It's just "uncanny" to you? I think you missed my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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