rain man autism Abnormal Psychology

[@actioncom2748]

What's interesting is that the small-town doctor did a better job of explaining Raymond's condition than the doctor who has been working with Raymond for years.

[@lizavelez1297]

They explained it the same way. Different language. I have an older sibling w/ autism and a son with autism. Not 2 are the same

[@MelancoliaI]

​@@lizavelez1297Bingo. That's the thing. Each case is totally unique. You can nail down some commonalities but in the end we are all individuals.

[@lilitharam44]

I didn't like Raymond's doctor, he wasn't very nice to Raymond and he wasn't particularly caring towards him either.

[@JenniferGormley]

good point!! I love that scene with the small town doctor, he was very compassionate.

[@Samuraistar92]

Unfortunate it's more common in the medical field than you think.

[@patrickc3419]

The actor playing the doctor also had a small part in Jurassic Park. Another great film.

[@289cobra9]

Gerald Robert Molen is an American film producer. He has worked closely with Steven Spielberg, having produced five of his films, and won an Academy Award for co-producing Schindler's List

[@JNo-sk5mz]

7:12 Raymond speaks with a Southern accent imitating the doctor 😂

[@tomgregyuri]

yeah!! we usually mimic what we hear sometimes

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

The girl who plays Suzanna was so pretty and sweet

[@charlie4christ536]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5LXeq2nrKdlmqM Christ died for your sins and rose on the third day, showing that anyone who trusts in him for salvation, will have everlasting life. (John 11:25-26) "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" (John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@Hn-zu1qu]

10/10

[@deannabowlin4350]

That is?? I want to say salma?

[@francescodeluca8022]

She's an italian actress, Valeria Golino

[@deannabowlin4350]

@@francescodeluca8022 ah.. thank you! She looks so much like salma

[@johnclark3697]

PURE class. I love, Apocalypse,Pulp, & Godfather.but, this is TRIPPY. RESPECT for posting.John. MANCHESTER UK.

[@SuperSimmerGal]

I can't believe no one is talking about what a sweetheart Susanna is. She just met Raymond and isn't related to him in any way, shape or form, and yet she treats him more like a brother here (and for a while afterwards) than Charlie does.

[@raea3588]

The real Rain Main, Kim Peek read using his left eye for the left page and his right for the right page. He also remembered everything he read from the time he was a toddler but it was quite a long time before his parents realized the incredible abilities their son had.

[@atotallynormalperson3310]

damn. that's special.

[@fomoco300k]

It’s amazing what the human brain can do. I’ve seen some wonders!

[@alecogden12345]

Kim Peek was great. However, he was not actually autistic

[@raea3588]

@@alecogden12345 Yes, that's true. Although at one time Kim was believed to be autistic his diagnosis was never set in stone. However, it is believed now that he most likely had FG syndrome.

[@landonmayberry1948]

I watched the documentary he did not actually red left on left it was just something said as a remark at how fast he could read

[@gdub454]

"Are you taking any prescription medications?"...lollol

[@MONOPOLY35]

With these increases in sugar prices lately, there will certainly be a day when Rain Man is finally correct about the question "How much does a candy bar cost?". $100

[@edenramos9686]

A Candy Bar does not cost $100

[@rocksparadox]

@@edenramos9686 You must have been at the top of your economics class!

[@edenramos9686]

Thanks

[@Music-tk5oq]

@@edenramos9686 Around turn of next century mark. 2100 it probobly will cost 100 bucks

[@Music-tk5oq]

Also world population, 21 billion!

[@timmyblue6440]

1:31... The way he said "I don't know" was exactly like Raymond.

[@derekjlight]

2:36 when it’s been a week and you finally play with yourself.

[@Printer0011]

🤣

[@TheUnknown-yx8zc]

Just why😂

[@easystreet1888]

Thanks for making the effort to use a time stamp.

[@derekjlight]

@@easystreet1888 welcome bud!

[@easystreet1888]

@@derekjlight I don t really don't understand why so few people use a time stamp. Underdeveloped brain maybe?? LOL 🙃

[@MelancoliaI]

Dr. Bruner was a jerk. I completely understand that he cared for Raymond oUt oF lOyAlTy To YoUr FaThEr, but imagine it from Charlie's perspective. You're a grown man and *YOU JUST FOUND OUT YOU HAVE A BROTHER!!!* I'd be angry too.

[@lilitharam44]

I don't like him either. He had 0 sympathy or caring for Charlie's feelings. That's a big bomb to drop on an adult. He's a shrink, shouldn't he have been a little more kind?

[@metalmacabre9991]

Charlie was a selfish unreliable person, he wouldn't have given 2 shits about Raymond. The only reason he took him, was for money, money he would have at least gotten half of, if he had at least shown some love, and respect for his father. Typical spoiled rich kid frat boy, who never grew out of his childish ways. His tantrums and shit he says and does paints a good picture of the kind of person he is. He did change for the better, and he got the kind of karma he needed, because he went through hell putting up with raymond. He met someone who was more stubborn and as mule headed as him, but sadly raymond couldn't help it.

[@Samuraistar92]

​@@lilitharam44 there are jaded jerks in the medical field unfortunately

[@atomarkanov8201]

Ah, I see he uses the "are you taking any prescription medication" pick up line too.

[@lilitharam44]

LoL!

[@darkzeus28]

Hilarious. Gets me out of any unwanted conversation

[@Samuraistar92]

@atomarkanov8201 I'm autistic and my pick up line is: Do you like snakes?

[@noeditbookreviews]

I'm thinking about going into this field. The brain so fascinating. I love talking with people who have psychological neurological disorders, brain damage, mal developed brains, aphasias, brain defects or just normal brains.

[@samantharossiter8808]

consciousnick - it’s a fascinating field I’m doing a foundation degree in dementia it’s really fascinating how the brain works

[@noeditbookreviews]

@@samantharossiter8808 absolutely. There's so much we still don't know but it's an exciting time for brain research. I wish you all the success in the world!

[@fomoco300k]

From someone who has somewhat successfully manipulated this world in a non-neurotypical way, yes, the brain is fascinating both in its abilities and it’s dysfunctions/limitations. In particular is how high intelligence and non-neurotypical “abnormalities” work in sync or work around each other. The brain is an amazing creation!!

[@usualdosage7287]

Same i have Asperger's and it's really got me interested in neuroscience and the structures of the brain, like the profound affects of serotonin and dopamine has on the brain, it's not just the happy chemical, it seems to be instrumental in the process of memory creation and feeling "in the moment" the "flow" state of the mind, increased connections in the amygdala which regulates emotions, or how the pineal gland product natural dmt in the brain when were sleeping and after we die. Or how humans learned to associate abstract concepts to symbols(language) i definitely think the pineal gland has something to fo with that, when we learned to let go our our animal ego to think about the future, to think about the concept of beauty, when we started making art is particularly fascinating to me, because you had to memorize an abstract concept and derive deep meaning from essentially useless information, or useless information when it comes to surviving, it all goes in with the stoned ape theory

[@noeditbookreviews]

@@usualdosage7287 My only problem with the stoned age theory (at written by Terence McKenna, who I love) is that not being able to trace parental lineage would result in a lot of interrelated copulations. Also, while psychedelics certainly enhance activity in areas related to many human functions like empathy and metaphoric abstraction, I believe this is only possible because we already have evolved the structures necessary to carry out these functions. V.S. Ramachandran has published some good stuff on human qualities and their respective neural structures. I'd recommend reading his work to anybody.

[@actioncom2748]

Considering that NASA paid a million dollars for a pen, I'd say NASA is not off the table.

[@drummaboy2346]

Read the whole story on that. Sure, Russia utilized the pencil for space expeditions. What people dont tell you is that when graphite and wood is shaven from writing, it can go into the ventilation, and cause not only breathing problems but could start electrical fires. NASA didnt spend that money either, it was out of pocket from the man who designed it, and then he sold it back to NASA for $2.95. NASA utilized the space pen because it was safer, and if you look into Russian space archives, you'll see that Russia started using NASAs space pen not long after, because it was safer.

[@rocksparadox]

''Considering that NASA paid a million dollars for a pen, I'd say NASA is not off the table.'' Assuming that someone who can ''count well'' should be working for NASA is special, it might even be ''speshul'' /fcktarded but it's not something an autistic person would suggest.

[@strangebrew1231]

That’s a myth

[@cirosuperiore]

that was the best scene in the movie

[@laminage]

Boy Charlie is a "Pr@ck!" He's told not to touch Raymond's Books but he still does. I have Three Cousins who are Autistic. One was born in the 1960's during a time where nobody knew what it was. When he visited my Great Aunt, she would make him Chocolate Milk with Nestle Quik but she would use an Old School Tin. When I asked why she explained "He won't drink it unless it comes from that tin." It was the 1980's and I didn't understand at the time but now I realize it's familiarity. I think this movie did more to educate people about Autism the same way The Hallmark Channel did with The Promise with James Garner (RIP) and James Woods.

[@axelheartss3401]

I have slight autistic but my ex never realized how smart i am. Never gave me any credit.

[@guypeate3628]

Seems like she doesn't understand... I mean if she doesn't understand autism and what it is, that's her loss

[@isaacharton7851]

@God is not real no, they're not. Mine are, plus visual-spatial puzzles plus number sequencing (indefinite limit, stopped after 22 because it was useless to go on), symbol-referencing, etc etc.

[@PMCGujarat]

1:35 no concept of money

[@PMCGujarat]

6:14 Genius

[@holliepilet9677]

Different, not less💯

[@IOANNA333]

@MONOPOLY35 hahaha man you're so right!

[@ShatnerLover]

She bears a resemblance to Katie Holmes. I had to double take and remind myself Katie wasn’t old enough for that role

[@MetalholmStudios]

"I'm not familiar with that".What kind of a doctor doesn't know autisim?

[@MrWolfSnack]

This movie came out in 1988. In a small town like that - they are about 35-40 years behind in medical knowledge. Autism nationwide was not really known or documented much at all until at least 1997. After that it took another decade before it got serious case studies. I was born in 1992. When I was growing up nobody knew what autism was at all. It was just called being "shy" or "strange". There was random newspaper studies done through the 90s that talked about this new strange medical problem - but most of it was just inferred knowledge and disconnected observations with no concrete case studies.

[@GrimgoreIronhide]

@@MrWolfSnack People forget how difrent the world was even just 20 or 30 years ago.

[@jasonjamrs7413]

A broken arm can be fixed the mind is totally different eg army medic know to fix the body

[@jasonjamrs7413]

@@MrWolfSnack asperger syndrome was diagnosed back in 1937 I was diagnosed in 83 back then wouldn't have world wide web like now

[@jasonjamrs7413]

@Rob Wood interest in watching people from 90s home videos the world was totally different more peacefully

[@darkheart152]

he's not high functioning

[@searchandverify]

Agree. I think high functioning autistic in the 1980's was basically saying the person did not have a comorbid form of retardation like down syndrome. Knowledge of Autism has progressed tremendously over the decades.

[@MrWolfSnack]

Correct. The terms have evolved with the science. Back then being "high functioning" meant you weren't in a vegetative state and could roughly take care of yourself.

[@GrimgoreIronhide]

@@searchandverify In this case it's more just that the term high functioning changed meaning.

[@RobertK1993]

Well he still intelligence

[@Nicktheguy24]

Rainman is funny lol

[@amitkenan3878]

He is adorable 🥰

[@toyabrown1468]

I like V.E.R.N Vern

[@chucky2316]

Vern Vern my main man

[@MelancoliaI]

​@@chucky2316My main man. Main man Vern. V-E-R-N

[@robjackson5245]

0:25 - the doctor is still an asshole.

[@derekjlight]

I dunno Vern!

[@PunkSlapper123]

He should work for NASA.

[@edenramos9686]

Did Kim Peek even have a brother?

[@nytom4info]

You have no idea...!

[@natalieps2387]

Unreal in 1988 people really werent familiar w/ autism & being a teacher for kids w/ autism its very sad the number of kids born w/ autism is 1 in 95. Something had to happen I doubt all these autistic people just were not diagnosed. Scarier it's much more common in males. I had at least 100 students in 10 years in just the county I lived in & about 96 were boys & 4 were girls & these kids were all low functioning. At that time all the parents swore their children were fine until the mmr shot. I know that theory was shot down but I saw video evidence of a toddler the parents had hes talking is totally a typical child & then after a vaccine the parents said he had a high fever & bam his language was gone. When I saw the video of their son I had to do my best to not cry. What kind of disorder makes children just regress out of nowhere. The mercury in the shots were a big problem. One parent had her son tested & they absolutely found pools of mercury in his brain. 100× the safest amt bc we get mercury from fish but just logically think of this ur not allowed to give an infant tylenol liquid but their little 15 lbs bodies get 4 to 5 vaccines full of garbage plus whatever the vaccine is for & people wonder ? U think a 15 lb. Baby can metabolize all that junk out of their systems but tylenol is not ok ??? I'm not even talking autism just it doesnt sound rational. I mean I was born in the early 80s & got 15 vaccines by 2. My son born in the 2010s was supposed to get 36 by 2. I spaced them all out as the lesser of two evils. Of course I did not want my kid to get polio measles etc plus schools wont allow ur child to come in. That's how they " force " u. I have cousins who are anti vax & they home school . They believe in " hiding in the herd " which of course is hope every other kid is vaccinated so they wont get anything. The problem is in some areas their were Measle outbreaks so too many people were hiding in the herd. Covid u bet will be added to a babys vaccine list. I waited awhile for help a & b which are sexually transmitted & I did not get why my 2 day old baby had to get that & the dr explained they wsnt to eradicate all diseases off the earth so that's why Im waiting til my kid is a teen & since everyone of my generation got chicken pax I waited on that too. People had chicken pax slumber parties to get the inevitable over with. I guess no hiv vax bc theirs too much $$ in the medicine which most people on the cocktail have an undetectable viral load. I think they are cured but stay on it bc they are told it will come back. So much dirty underhanded crap from big pharma

[@frisianmouve]

First, only severe autists were diagnosed in the past, now people with milder symptoms are diagnosed. Second, if your theory hinges on Mercury, Mercury exposure used to be way higher in the past. Even Neolithic artists might've had Mercury poisoning and why we don't use it in make-up anymore. Third, Thiomersal contains Mercury, but has much different properties than if you just use Mercury. Molecules in general can have way different properties depending on their configuration. Probably the simplest example is that if you take away or add a hydrogen from water you end up with a dangerously strong base or acid. Fourth, vaccines have ended many diseases like polio, they're literal life savers. Fifth, your comment is almost unreadable the way it is, for texts longer than a few sentences it's good practice to start each sentence on a new line, if it's even longer use paragraphs.

[@SuperSimmerGal]

​​@@frisianmouveCouldn't agree more! Talk about being uninformed and spreading dangerous mis-information. Just two of MANY things I could add to your list: 1. Hepatitis A and B are NOT just sexually transmitted. There are many different ways you can contract them, ESPECIALLY with Hep A . 2. The issue they brought up with thermersol is pretty much a moot point now anyway as virtually no vaccines are made with it these days (from what I understand, only some flu vaccines are, and even then there are thermersol free versions available for those who are concerned).

[@MetalholmStudios]

WOW! $100 for a stupid candy bar?

[@GrimgoreIronhide]

Back then cars were dirt cheap, but candy bars were murderously expensive, and also there were 120 cents in a dollar. It was a happier time.

[@MetalholmStudios]

@@GrimgoreIronhide But, still, wouldn't that be crazy?

[@marcus_rrp_productions2648]

@@GrimgoreIronhide an old neighbor of mine in the day, had a 70ish mustang. $5,000 back then

[@bagelfish8916]

i just figured he meant 1.00

[@edenramos9686]

This guy should have been in Scarface

[@jamespython5147]

No offence to the chic but if she shaved her head she would look like Russell Crow.

[@lastdaysbeforeeternity7334]

And just as people are appointed to die once, and then to face judgment, Hebrews 9:27 NET But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 NET For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NET Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 NET Jesus answered, “I tell you the solemn truth, unless a person is born of water and spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. John 3:5 NET For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. Romans 8:14 NET The one who believes in the Son has eternal life. The one who rejects the Son will not see life, but God’s wrath remains on him. John 3:36 NET Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows, Galatians 6:7 NET For if we deliberately keep on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins is left for us, Hebrews 10:26 NET Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the way that leads to life, and there are few who find it! Matthew 7:13-14 NET Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NET Things that no eye has seen, or ear heard, or mind imagined, are the things God has prepared for those who love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 NET And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole inhabited earth as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14 NET

[@hannahhorne3976]

If I had an autistic child I would sent him/her to an institution

[@bartsimpsonnft4387]

Easy to say. You wouldnt.