Originally posted by NordlysAh, interesting. Have you heard of the story of the autistic woman who got a Phd in vet sciences I think and designed the 'Highway to heaven' spiral staircase affair designed to ease the emotional state of cattle destined for slaughter? I forget her name but she has a connection with animal emotions but can't connect well with people.
Yes, that's what I'm saying ('Asperger'😉. You'd be surprised how many autistic therapists, counsellors, psychologists, teachers etc. are out there. I know several personally (with official diagnoses, too). We have some advantages and some disadvantages. I do very well with children with special needs, especially autistic children or for example children with ...[text shortened]... matic ward due to all the emotional stuff going on there, so I chose to work with children.
Have you noticed yourself bonding to animals better than adults?
And does talking about this subject cause you stress? If so, I will certainly back off, I don't want to cause more problems.
Originally posted by sonhouseThat's Temple Grandin. I quoted her a few times in my diploma thesis, which was about how autistic people describe autism and what consequences that could have for music therapy (it's online, but it's in German, so you probably wouldn't be able to read it).
Ah, interesting. Have you heard of the story of the autistic woman who got a Phd in vet sciences I think and designed the 'Highway to heaven' spiral staircase affair designed to ease the emotional state of cattle destined for slaughter? I forget her name but she has a connection with animal emotions but can't connect well with people.
Have you noticed your ...[text shortened]... ect cause you stress? If so, I will certainly back off, I don't want to cause more problems.
I am not much of an "animal person" myself, but I know some other autistic people who are, for example Jim Sinclair, who doesn't like Temple Grandin and her view of animals much: http://web.syr.edu/%7Ejisincla/killing.htm
And just a few days ago I got the link to an interview with Dawn Prince-Hughes, an autistic woman who found it easier to connect with gorillas than with humans: http://audio.loe.org/audio/040813/040813gorilla_therapy.mp3
(I haven't read her books yet.)
And don't worry, talking about this subject doesn't cause me stress.
Originally posted by NordlysAh, thanks for the names, I saw a documentary on her but didn't remember the name.
That's Temple Grandin. I quoted her a few times in my diploma thesis, which was about how autistic people describe autism and what consequences that could have for music therapy (it's online, but it's in German, so you probably wouldn't be able to read it).
I am not much of an "animal person" myself, but I know some other autistic people who are, for exam ...[text shortened]... er books yet.)
And don't worry, talking about this subject doesn't cause me stress.
I am guessing TYPING about this subject causes less stress for you than if someone was physically present and TALKING face to face about it, right? (not having to deal with the presence of the person)
I think Autism has been around forever, but years ago, people on the autistic spectrum would have just been seen as a little strange or even mad. These days, children with mild autistic tendencies are identified, therefore contributing to the higher figures we seem to see today.
Autism is caused by a deficiency in the frontal part of the brain isn't it? I seem to remember a link to digestive problems. I used to work with a child on the autistic spectrum.
Originally posted by Lord Vaderapproach the outside as a challenge to be joyfully conquered.
I think I have Asperger's Syndrome. My dad keeps calling me a recluse and hermit. I can't relate to people and I have most the symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome. I fear going out and hate changes.
the recluse wiki includes a list of famous recluses.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recluse
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Originally posted by kathleen1😲 - someone said the "d-" word!
I think Autism has been around forever, but years ago, people on the autistic spectrum would have just been seen as a little strange or even mad. These days, children with mild autistic tendencies are identified, therefore contributing to the higher figures we seem to see today.
Autism is caused by a deficiency in the frontal part of the brain isn't it? ...[text shortened]... to remember a link to digestive problems. I used to work with a child on the autistic spectrum.
[i]Originally posted by sonhouse[/iI think there has always been autism. People with it are on a spectrum of autism from severe (non-verbal) to mild ( not good at telling their wife they love them). I suppose before the condition was recognised these people with severe autism were refered to as the "village idiot".
I found this piece about adult autism, now computers are allowing these people to communicate.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/02/21/autism.amanda/index.html
Does anyone here have a relative or know one with autism?
Any insites to it? Now estimates put one in 150 kids with autism, that would be more than a half million kids in the US alone. Now researchers ...[text shortened]... happening? Something in the environment?
Industrial pollution? That's my guess. What is yours?
I know a man who is about in the middle of the spectrum. He collects records and remembers all the song titles and lyrics and recites them at seemingly random moments.
You can't have a "conversation" with him though. Whenever he sees me in the street he asks me "How old do you look?" and communication goes downhill fast from there. He has Asburgers (or however you spell it. )
He is about 35 and is looked after by his elderly mother. He's absolutely HUGE but kids have always made fun of him. I like him because he has a good heart.