Comments on: Big Brother 14: Ian Terry Houseguest Profile

By: HopeSpringsEternal

HopeSpringsEternal — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:55:51 +0000

Although considerably after the fact (5 monts late, to be exact), I have found reading these posts and other material very interesting and have a lot to think about how I feel about all of it. Some very interesting and thought-provoking conversation, thats’ for sure. I admit to not being sure what I personally think of it all…I still have quite a bit of processing to do, but I feel the time I have spent reading here has been time very well spent. In conclusion, let me simply say that I have never felt a reality show contestant more deserving of his victory (be it on Big Brother or any other show for that matter) or the win more rightfully earned than Ian winning Big Brother. I found it simply inspiring how he seemed to blossom and come into his own as the season unfolded, cuminating in his awesome and very deserved victory on Finale Night…CONGRATS, IAN! A more deserving winner simply odes not exist…WAY TO GO!!!

By: cynicat

cynicat — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:10:37 +0000

Thank you. I am exactly like Ian in my behaviors and mannerisms but I’m middle-aged and female. I do not have an ASD; I have ADHD.

By: cynicat

cynicat — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:06:52 +0000

Of course there is such a thing as autism. Ian does not have it, however.

Frankly, I’ve been sickened at the sight of people all over the web diagnosing Ian with this or that, when they are not qualified to do so. Now that he’s out and has seen some of it, he’s said publicly that he has found it hurtful. As someone who is exactly like Ian, I have been disgusted by it.

Nobody likes being pigeon-holed by the ill-informed on the basis of how they appear.

By: m&m

m&m — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:08:09 +0000

In addition to whatever he wins, I think they should award him the hammock!

By: Kd8ktb

Kd8ktb — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:13:29 +0000

All the comments are very interesting Wondering about myself now I stuttered terribly as a child also found great comfort in rocking. When I see Ian I can’t help but understand his actions Back in those days they had no names for it. But I did outgrow it stopped stuttering at age 16
My life has been nothing but normal as am 68 years old now

By: Kd8ktb

Kd8ktb — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:11:02 +0000

All the comments are very interesting Wondering about myself now I stuttered terribly as a child also found great comfort in rocking. When I see Ian I can’t help but understand his actions Back in those days try had no names for it. But I did outgrow it stopped stuttering at age 16
My life has been nothing but normal as am 68 years old now

By: Feel Good Friday | Life's An Open Book

Feel Good Friday | Life's An Open Book — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:46:27 +0000

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By: TexanPatriot

TexanPatriot — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:41:48 +0000

Don’t be so sure. I have Asperger’s Syndrome. I also have a 163 IQ, which is not uncommon with Aspergers — you have many spectrum traits, communication disorders, sensory disorders, socialization difficulties, other conditions also can be present. There is NOT A SINGLE CONCLUSIVE LIST of symptoms…that’s why it’s a spectrum disorder.

I speculated that he does as well. Maybe it’s a buried secret, as some employers look at it negatively. Maybe he’s undiagnosed. Maybe it’s just ADHD after all – but I’ve been good at pegging fellow Aspies. It’s his choice to acknowledge it or not…I can respect that.

I keep MINE secret as well. Except on anonymous blogs..like this one!

By: m&m

m&m — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:30:16 +0000

Really, all you people who insist that he has Aspergers need to get to steppin’ and campaign to get him America’s Choice if you really want to support him.

Some of you claim a medical background in Autism/Asperger. you should be using your resources in that community to vote in support of him.

you can be sure Dan/Frank/Boogie have plans for such.

By: m&m

m&m — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:22:18 +0000

using examples from movies? weak. find something substantial.