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.
he also can't stand for soap to be hanging off the soap dispenseror lotion bottle.
he is often overwhelmed by what we consider 'background noise', i.e. radiators filling or emptying, new ice cubes still freezing in the freezer, the hair straightneners heating up.. oh there are loads.. his life is run by them... he suffers alot of pain..
also, as he has no 'off switch' for his ability to store every conversation and noise he hears, he is constantly struggling to retain each noise individually, this leads to alot of stress and general anxiety, making him warey of noisy or busy places.. he is constantly repeating 'snippets' of conversations that he has overheard, i mean, all the time, i.e. if we just go to post a letter, he wil be on 'record' the whole tome, from car engine noises, the postman, the dogs barking ( in different tones) car brakes, bicylces, peoples mp3 players ( he can hear them). and, of course, every conversation that goes on, ( people on their mobiles, people talking on the street,neighbours chatting).. the list is endless.. and the anxiety is endless.... he seems to be drawn to making sure he gets a perfect memory of it all and this leads to high anxiety and avoidance techniques, making him very isolated at times...
his only relief, is really loud music, with headphones ( that have to be new, or apparently they begin to buzz)
HE COPES WITH IT ALL SOO WELL... I AM SO PROUD OF HIM, IF IT WERE ME, I DONT HONESTLY KNOW HOW I WOULD MANAGE.
she doesnt know how to walk from carpet to hard wood..
She has issues with vestibular, she seeks out a swing, but cant go for a long car ride as it messes up her vestibular,,She craves hard crunchy foods, ..
She was also tested for hearing problems and passed....
She will grab you hard and you have to grab her firmly she does not like light touch its as though it hurts her...
Adam likes to make noise, BUT, he acts like loud noise that is not coming from him causes him pain, and i truly believe it does hurt his ears. adam seems to like pressure as well, but can sleep great at night without heavy/weighted blankets. sometimes i think lights bother him, he will sometimes turn the lights down with the dimmer, and we he does it seems to calm him alot. i wonder how do i find out his exact sensory issues?
I have a few traits myself. I am extremely sensitive to sound. When my ADHD meds. wear off, certain sounds are painful. Things have actually gotten better for me. My doctor gives me AdderallXR in the morning and a small dosage at noon. Things seem to be better. I have other issue other than ADHD or Autism traits. I am trying to recover from a deep depression last year. I have improved a great deal. The problem is someone can hurt my feelings and I am back down in the hole. I'm in the hole today. I'm sorry I got off track.