Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.
Hey! Couldn't find the thread where that was mentioned...lol. So, I'm posting it here.
Peripheral vision and his trains:
He does this because
1. Its giving a balance between just seeing a small part of the train, which is less stimulating but gives a ton of input and then gradually seeing the whole thing...Its like watching a train really up close.
Peripheral vision in the movie theatre
1. Our human eyes see every square part of a scene on a huge movie theatre drop screen, just typicals don't know it...but an autistic person, sometimes see's these parts in the screen and sometimes don't but the brain does, so its very overstimulating having to see the parts go together... It can actually make a person on the spectrum dizzy in a way, SOMETIMEs, but the brain is still affected as well as the eyes at certain times. Plus the flickering, so looking from the peripheral allows those things to sort of disappear...
I think you should let him do it as it is correcting his sensory in his visual field through the back of his brain...Its regulation that should be done...However, don't let it go tooooo long, like more than a couple of minutes or so because then it can do the opposite effect of what its supposed to do.
Hope this helps!
Luv,
Kris :)
PS: The last couple days haven't been on here answering questions because I've had migraines and hormone medicine being wierd; Plus, think I have Valley Fever back again :( Last night was terrible. Prayers?? I would love them for healing and stuff like that. Thank you in advance :).
Peripheral vision and his trains:
He does this because
1. Its giving a balance between just seeing a small part of the train, which is less stimulating but gives a ton of input and then gradually seeing the whole thing...Its like watching a train really up close.
Peripheral vision in the movie theatre
1. Our human eyes see every square part of a scene on a huge movie theatre drop screen, just typicals don't know it...but an autistic person, sometimes see's these parts in the screen and sometimes don't but the brain does, so its very overstimulating having to see the parts go together... It can actually make a person on the spectrum dizzy in a way, SOMETIMEs, but the brain is still affected as well as the eyes at certain times. Plus the flickering, so looking from the peripheral allows those things to sort of disappear...
I think you should let him do it as it is correcting his sensory in his visual field through the back of his brain...Its regulation that should be done...However, don't let it go tooooo long, like more than a couple of minutes or so because then it can do the opposite effect of what its supposed to do.
Hope this helps!
Luv,
Kris :)
PS: The last couple days haven't been on here answering questions because I've had migraines and hormone medicine being wierd; Plus, think I have Valley Fever back again :( Last night was terrible. Prayers?? I would love them for healing and stuff like that. Thank you in advance :).
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I am the mom that asked you about this. Thank you so much for explaining it to me! I could just hug you! Thank you again. Anyone who cares enough and helps me to better understand him is so appreciated. I try so hard to put myself in his position and you just helped me out where I was stumped.
yes, very similar.
nannymomof3,
You're sooo welcome. I hope this helped you understand :)
Kris