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  • ACEGOONERACEGOONER
    edited August 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities. : +1   As I said at the start, there will be advantages and disadvantages but concentrate on the strengths and you never know. It might interest you to know that I never, ever, do the maths in poker. The truth is I can't. For that reason I never get involved in hand analysis. I simply concentrate on what I can do well and so far it has got me through with some success.
    Posted by elsadog
    Really interesting thread. You have mentioned that you dont apply the theories of maths and probability to, so what would you say is the skill that has made you poker experience successful. Is it the ability to read your opponents or would you say its playing on instinct.
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  • lisar83lisar83
    edited August 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities. : Tbh i've never openly admited about my issues before, so i felt doing this has been a massive weight off my shoulders. Also the community hasnt reacted in any way that i would have expected. Often people come out and admit to it and mates treat em differently. I have a mate whos slightly more effected than me who admitted to it in school and was almost instantly made an outcast. This was my worry. Every single member of the communtiy whos commented on the issue has been very supportive, :D.
    Posted by The_Don90

    I'm so glad you feel good about opening up, I personally think anyone who treats you differently just because you admit to having Aspergers is not worth getting upset over!!

    I for one am glad you have been open, I have got a lot of information to make things clearer about my son, especially from Alan, sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming asking the doctors, especially when there are 6 of them in the room!!

    Well done you :) 
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  • RogueCellRogueCell
    edited August 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities. : Tbh i've never openly admited about my issues before, so i felt doing this has been a massive weight off my shoulders. Also the community hasnt reacted in any way that i would have expected. Often people come out and admit to it and mates treat em differently. I have a mate whos slightly more effected than me who admitted to it in school and was almost instantly made an outcast. This was my worry. Every single member of the communtiy whos commented on the issue has been very supportive, :D.
    Posted by The_Don90
    Don, FWIW I don't think autistic thinking should be considered a 'disorder' (though I realise I am guilty of using that word in my previous post) - rather, it is a different way of thinking.  My bf scores very highly on an autistic scale (lover of lists, can never have the volume on an odd number etc etc) yet is the most sociable person you could meet.  Autistic spectrum is huge and definitely encompasses people who are by all standards normal (e.g. sociability, adaptation etc) but may be considered eccentric by some - variety is the spice of life and all!
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  • LlamasLlamas
    edited August 2011
    I really didn't think I'd get a lot of responses from this thread.

    Thank you all, tt has really been a fantastic eye opener!
    As I said at the start, there will be advantages and disadvantages but concentrate on the strengths and you never know. It might interest you to know that I never, ever, do the maths in poker. The truth is I can't. For that reason I never get involved in hand analysis. I simply concentrate on what I can do well and so far it has got me through with some success.
    Posted by elsadog
    That has given me a big bundle of confidence elsadog, if you can do as well as you do without doing the maths then there's no reason why I can't. Phew :-p
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  • The_Don90The_Don90
    edited August 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    I really didn't think I'd get a lot of responses from this thread. Thank you all, tt has really been a fantastic eye opener! That has given me a big bundle of confidence elsadog, if you can do as well as you do without doing the maths then there's no reason why I can't. Phew :-p
    Posted by Llamas
    i try to figure it out in ratios. instead of thinking im 80% i think im going to 4:1 ill win. 1:3 times i will hit my flush exetera. When it comes to then adding the odds into the play its a little harder, so i round it up to nearest tenth/100th.

    Maths isnt something ive struggled with but i always did struggle with percentages and odds so i hope this helps.
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited August 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities. : Really interesting thread. You have mentioned that you dont apply the theories of maths and probability to, so what would you say is the skill that has made you poker experience successful. Is it the ability to read your opponents or would you say its playing on instinct.
    Posted by ACEGOONer


    I didn't say I don't apply probability. However I don't consciously do the maths.

    It's a bit complex I suppose but the fact is I see everything in pictures. I see words as pictures and I see maths in a similar way. Because of that I score in the top 0.1% of the population for spatial awareness. I know this from some psychometric tests I was party to some years ago. I don't really know what if any help it gives with poker to be honest. It doesn't help me get specific reads on my opponents but I tend to predict their actions with some accuracy based on what has transpired beforehand.

    It probably sounds like gobbledygook but it's the best I can explain it.
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  • The_Don90The_Don90
    edited August 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities. :
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities. : Really interesting thread. You have mentioned that you dont apply the theories of maths and probability to, so what would you say is the skill that has made you poker experience successful. Is it the ability to read your opponents or would you say its playing on instinct. Posted by ACEGOONer I didn't say I don't apply probability. However I don't consciously do the maths. It's a bit complex I suppose but the fact is I see everything in pictures. I see words as pictures and I see maths in a similar way. Because of that I score in the top 0.1% of the population for spatial awareness. I know this from some psychometric tests I was party to some years ago. I don't really know what if any help it gives with poker to be honest. It doesn't help me get specific reads on my opponents but I tend to predict their actions with some accuracy based on what has transpired beforehand. It probably sounds like gobbledygook but it's the best I can explain it.
    Posted by elsadog
    what does this word mean mate?
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited August 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities. : what does this word mean mate?
    Posted by The_Don90

    I've copied this -

    Spatial-temporal reasoning is the ability to visualize spatial patterns and mentally manipulate them over a time-ordered sequence of spatial transformations.

    This ability is important for generating and conceptualizing solutions to multi-step problems that arise in areas such as architecture, engineering, science, mathematics, art, games, and everyday life.

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  • The_Don90The_Don90
    edited August 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities. : I've copied this - Spatial-temporal reasoning is the ability to visualize spatial patterns  and mentally manipulate them over a time-ordered sequence of spatial transformations. This ability is important for generating and conceptualizing solutions to multi-step problems that arise in areas such as architecture , engineering , science , mathematics , art , games, and everyday life.
    Posted by elsadog
    ty just noticed mine went weird. i think i understand. i may do some looking up just to make sure im following this correctly.
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  • HITMAN_RVHITMAN_RV
    edited September 2011
    Life is full of Challenges!!

    They are different for all of us!!

    Facing up to each Challenge, and addressing each beast, is the first step we can make to progressing thru Life on an easier path!!

    GL ALL!!
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  • TRIP5TRIP5
    edited September 2011
    I have dyscalculia,

    Particularly 6's, 8's and 0's.

    Can't say it's impacted my life either way as I thought everyone struggled..well, everyone apart from the math swots ;o))

    When I play live I just base my bet size on the last bet i put into the pot, I tend to have an overall idea-ish about how much in in the pot and that works just fine. For me poker is more about instinct and people reading skills.

    Doesn't matter online as there are big shiny buttons telling me to raise ;o)))

    xx
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  • HITMAN_RVHITMAN_RV
    edited September 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    I have dyscalculia, Particularly 6's, 8's and 0's. Can't say it's impacted my life either way as I thought everyone struggled..well, everyone apart from the math swots ;o)) When I play live I just base my bet size on the last bet i put into the pot, I tend to have an overall idea-ish about how much in in the pot and that works just fine. For me poker is more about instinct and people reading skills. Doesn't matter online as there are big shiny buttons telling me to raise ;o))) xx
    Posted by TRIP5
    +1 GL

    X
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  • aussie09aussie09
    edited September 2011

    I would like to acknowledge the people who have had the courage to post their thoughts on this thread.  I would also like to note the absence of any posts in ridicule.  These a notable and unique attributes of the people here who represent skypoker and I am proud to be associated with.

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  • The_Don90The_Don90
    edited September 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    I would like to acknowledge the people who have had the courage to post their thoughts on this thread.  I would also like to note the absence of any posts in ridicule.  These a notable and unique attributes of the people here who represent skypoker and I am proud to be associated with.
    Posted by aussie09
    +1 mate.
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited September 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    I would like to acknowledge the people who have had the courage to post their thoughts on this thread.  I would also like to note the absence of any posts in ridicule.  These a notable and unique attributes of the people here who represent skypoker and I am proud to be associated with.
    Posted by aussie09
    Yeah, but you smell.
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  • aussie09aussie09
    edited September 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities. : Yeah, but you smell.
    Posted by Machka
    you've got a big nose.


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  • HITMAN_RVHITMAN_RV
    edited September 2011
    In Response to Re: Learning disabilities.:
    I would like to acknowledge the people who have had the courage to post their thoughts on this thread.  I would also like to note the absence of any posts in ridicule.  These a notable and unique attributes of the people here who represent skypoker and I am proud to be associated with.
    Posted by aussie09

    +1 !!  well said, ya drunken Aussie, drinkin fosters while railin me pfffttttt!!! LOL!! ty Mate!!

    Llamas is in Hitsquad now too Rob!!!!

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