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26-Dec-17 2:47

I have started a side project that I am trying to get some buzz about. It is going to be open source so hopefully people besides me will be working on it at some point. The website will be a place for people with autism to practice their verbal and written communication skills. The link is to my Facebook page where I give status updates and ask people questions. I just wanted to share the link so people outside my circle would see it.

https://www.facebook.com/AspieSoftware/

modified 26-Dec-17 12:42pm.

JustWatchLittle 26-Dec-17 5:11

26-Dec-17 5:11

"for people with autism to practice their verbal and written communication skills":
Not sure about this. According to my experience (very personal ones), autism people do not have problems with the above, but have more problems communicating person to Person Confused | :confused:

modified 26-Dec-17 11:17am.

Jörgen Andersson26-Dec-17 5:30

Jörgen Andersson

26-Dec-17 5:30

Note that the link goes to "Aspiesoftware".
Aspergers is a bit more specific.

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JustWatchLittle 26-Dec-17 5:39

26-Dec-17 5:39

My bad. I like to reverse my comment D'Oh! | :doh:

Jörgen Andersson26-Dec-17 5:45

Jörgen Andersson

26-Dec-17 5:45

Don't worry about it, the title says 'autism' which is a way to broad description.

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JustWatchLittle 26-Dec-17 5:52

26-Dec-17 5:52

Thanks you

modified 26-Dec-17 11:57am.

GateKeeper2226-Dec-17 6:05

26-Dec-17 6:05

Aspie Software is just the name of the company. The program is meant for high to middle functioning autistic people. I don't think the program would help low functioning autistic people but it may once I get it done.

GateKeeper2226-Dec-17 5:59

26-Dec-17 5:59

The site will be for high functioning autistic's. I have a real problem with both verbal and written communication and this was something I am going to use. Figured I wouldn't be the only one that would benefit from it. I know you took back the comment but just wanted to reply.

JustWatchLittle 26-Dec-17 6:08

26-Dec-17 6:08

Sorry for my ignorance, I will dive more into the subject.
Sorry again!
[Edit]
For me it looks like exploiting... at the Moment!

modified 26-Dec-17 12:26pm.

Marc Clifton26-Dec-17 5:31

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26-Dec-17 5:31

Did you forget the 'f' in "Software" or was that supposed to be some subtle joke, or maybe F is outlawed as it's the logo for FarceBook?

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GateKeeper2226-Dec-17 5:51

26-Dec-17 5:51

No it was a typo. Thank you for pointing it out. I fixed it now.

JustWatchLittle 26-Dec-17 6:37

26-Dec-17 6:37

Why you did not post this about 20 Min. before $Shucks | :-\$

TV Advice

#realJSOP26-Dec-17 2:29

#realJSOP

26-Dec-17 2:29

The wife is making noises like she wants to get a new TV. We already have a 65-inch Sharp Aquos LED TV that's six-seven years old, and she wants a 75-inch.

We've eliminated the QLED sets because they're way too expensive, but have established that we want HDR.

With that info, can anyone here comment of their own TV in that same class (75-inch with HDR)?

I honestly have no idea which brand is decent anymore. BTW, we're buying ceiling is hard-set at $2500.

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I forgot to mention that we run all of our stuff through a home theater receiver with 5.1 speakers, and have a separate DVD player, cable box, and media center PC devices. The PC is connected to the network/internet. We don't really need a "smart" TV because we have the PC. The sound quality and "smartness" durability of the TV itself is kinda moot because of the above. We'll be treating it like a glorified monitor.

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modified 26-Dec-17 12:19pm.

Slacker00726-Dec-17 2:55

Slacker007

26-Dec-17 2:55

Any of the Samsung smart TVs are good, we have one and getting another here soon. We currently have a 50" Samsung smart TV, I forget the model, couple of years old, and we still LOVE IT!

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#realJSOP26-Dec-17 3:44

#realJSOP

26-Dec-17 3:44

I've heard good things about Vizio and LG (has better app stuff in it) as well.

OriginalGriff26-Dec-17 4:00

OriginalGriff

26-Dec-17 4:00

I'm on my second LG - not that big, we can only fit a 42" in without blocking the window - and I've not had problems with them. Good features, good picture, and good connectivity (although you need a soundbar; as with all "thin" TV's the speakers are crap).

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pt140126-Dec-17 19:28

pt1401

26-Dec-17 19:28

> ...as with all "thin" TV's the speakers are crap.
The Sony A1E has moved the benchmark there - the screen IS the speaker and it sounds really good.

dandy7226-Dec-17 7:59

dandy72

26-Dec-17 7:59

Don't let apps dictate your TV purchasing choices. They're all crap.

But if you do care about apps, stay away from Sony, as they're known to remove some without any notice. Not that I'd personally ever recommend anyone buy anything from Sony.

RJOberg26-Dec-17 3:51

RJOberg

26-Dec-17 3:51

Outside of Samsung, LG, Sony, and -maybe- Sharp, every brand is pretty much the same components with a different label slapped on it.

I recently picked up a 65-inch Sony Bravia, 4K, HDR, etc., and am very pleased with it. Their 75-inch are under your hard ceiling price.

Nish Nishant26-Dec-17 4:20

Nish Nishant

26-Dec-17 4:20

Here's a warning about getting a Samsung smart TV. They stop updating the OS after 3-ish years so unless you have an external smart device like Roku, the smartness of your TV is limited to about 3 years.

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Rick York26-Dec-17 4:48

Rick York

26-Dec-17 4:48

I prefer to use the intelligence of a DVD player and let the TV be a "dumb" monitor. That's because of how my various audio sources are connected with the receiver. Plus, if the DVD player is out of date I can replace it easily and inexpensively.