Neurodiversity

Kimbo · 04-01-2010, 07:35 PM

I think First Steps is perfect for them. They are not readers or the kind to research something. I also think that they have the same thought process that I have which is start with a Dr and then a possible onslaught of drugs or misdiagnosis. It is grandma who is seeing the behaviour and mom is a bit touchy about the topic. To know that First Steps can help them evaluate her behaviour first without a Dr is really perfect. Thank you all.

christie · 04-02-2010, 06:28 AM

Thank you all for your support during what has probably been one of the most trying weeks as a parent.

We arrived in Nashville yesterday and I think I have effectively diffused the situation. Bratboy isn't happy with me right now, but as I learned long ago, sometimes being a good parent isn't always rainbows and butterflies. I am certain he will be just fine and it won't be long till he needs $ for internet clothes for his avatar and I will be his newest best friend again. LOL

violaine · 04-02-2010, 09:26 AM

leaving home- where everything is more or less predictable, to go on a trip- even the planning of one, or being witness to other people arranging details, can initiate anxiety. when i was a bratgirl [ha] puzzle piece went missing as to why i would encounter such anxiety/touchiness round the time of some sort of big event - other than the juncture itself.

a mind works incredibly fast, yet i believe noteworthy / situational links also can get overlooked with such a rapid firing of certain neurotransmitters. of course, there are neurotransmitters involved in and responsible for producing anxiety and depression.

each time i pull out of the drive, the world becomes fickle. i cannot access knobs for immediate protection to all of the senses, should that need arise- volume, being the one of most concern.

Jess · 04-02-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by violaine

volume, being the one of most concern.

sometimes the "volume" is deafening... thanks!

violaine · 04-02-2010, 09:42 AM

agreed, jess. covering my ears is something i still do to shield from jarring environmental offences.

Andrew, Jr. · 04-02-2010, 12:28 PM

Belle,

One of the things you can use is the noise reducing headsets. I have a pair that I got at a Church bazzaar. It works miracles for me.

violaine · 04-08-2010, 11:14 PM

“The last thing I want to clarify is that no matter how much social interaction one has, one will never be free of autism. The tendencies to be and act in certain ways may subside but I will always be autistic.” - sue rubin

http://www.stateart.com/works.php?workId=27

i found this film at the library last year, and did enjoy watching it because in my mind, the process going into filmmaking, as well as support system to sue rubin [family and friends], seemed to embrace and honestly represent the 'spectrum' of traits associated with autism.

kiriana cowansage-

'The media still has a very long way to go, apparently, before autistic people are written about in a maximally balanced manner. However, it is at least encouraging that some people are recognizing that no, not all of us on the spectrum are male, and that yes, we understand that other people have minds, and that no, we are not schizoid or sociopathic, and that yes, we are capable of learning, having feelings, and leading happy and productive lives.'

http://www.existenceiswonderful.com/...t-paradox.html

wishing everyone a happy friday and weekend -

belle

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violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	travel leaving home- where everything is more or less predictable, to go on a trip- even the planning of one, or being witness to other people arranging details, can initiate anxiety. when i was a bratgirl [ha] puzzle piece went missing as to why i would encounter such anxiety/touchiness round the time of some sort of big event - other than the juncture itself. a mind works incredibly fast, yet i believe noteworthy / situational links also can get overlooked with such a rapid firing of certain neurotransmitters. of course, there are neurotransmitters involved in and responsible for producing anxiety and depression. each time i pull out of the drive, the world becomes fickle. i cannot access knobs for immediate protection to all of the senses, should that need arise- volume, being the one of most concern. Last edited by violaine; 04-02-2010 at 09:45 AM.

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violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	noise pollution- agreed, jess. covering my ears is something i still do to shield from jarring environmental offences.

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violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	sue rubin - autism is a w o r l d “The last thing I want to clarify is that no matter how much social interaction one has, one will never be free of autism. The tendencies to be and act in certain ways may subside but I will always be autistic.” - sue rubin http://www.stateart.com/works.php?workId=27 i found this film at the library last year, and did enjoy watching it because in my mind, the process going into filmmaking, as well as support system to sue rubin [family and friends], seemed to embrace and honestly represent the 'spectrum' of traits associated with autism. kiriana cowansage- 'The media still has a very long way to go, apparently, before autistic people are written about in a maximally balanced manner. However, it is at least encouraging that some people are recognizing that no, not all of us on the spectrum are male, and that yes, we understand that other people have minds, and that no, we are not schizoid or sociopathic, and that yes, we are capable of learning, having feelings, and leading happy and productive lives.' http://www.existenceiswonderful.com/...t-paradox.html wishing everyone a happy friday and weekend - belle Last edited by violaine; 04-08-2010 at 11:26 PM.

04-01-2010, 07:35 PM	#1
Kimbo Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Eligible Butchelor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 591 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 432 Thanked 551 Times in 257 Posts Rep Power: 119	I think First Steps is perfect for them. They are not readers or the kind to research something. I also think that they have the same thought process that I have which is start with a Dr and then a possible onslaught of drugs or misdiagnosis. It is grandma who is seeing the behaviour and mom is a bit touchy about the topic. To know that First Steps can help them evaluate her behaviour first without a Dr is really perfect. Thank you all.

04-02-2010, 06:28 AM	#2
christie Member How Do You Identify?: A Force with which to be reckoned Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice... Relationship Status: I call her Mine Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Transplanted to the PNW Posts: 1,246 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,552 Thanked 2,476 Times in 706 Posts Rep Power: 14753262	Thank you all for your support during what has probably been one of the most trying weeks as a parent. We arrived in Nashville yesterday and I think I have effectively diffused the situation. Bratboy isn't happy with me right now, but as I learned long ago, sometimes being a good parent isn't always rainbows and butterflies. I am certain he will be just fine and it won't be long till he needs $ for internet clothes for his avatar and I will be his newest best friend again. LOL

04-02-2010, 12:28 PM	#6
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Belle, One of the things you can use is the noise reducing headsets. I have a pair that I got at a Church bazzaar. It works miracles for me.