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Here is a list of some common autism myths. I identify with Number 5 the most.
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A diagnosis of autism is not the end of love and hope. But media stories thrive on the most overwhelming and horrifying circumstances. Here are just a few of the myths perpetuated by TV, magazines and movies:
1. Autistic People Are […]
Filed by renaeden at June 29th, 2008 under Autism and me...
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From here: http://aspergersquare8.blogspot.com/
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The busy week is continuing. I had a doctor’s appointment to get results of my hormone levels test and to get my Depo injection. Not sure if this injection is lowering my testosterone level because this was abnormally low.
I am not in the mood for typing right now, hopefully update in the near […]
Filed by renaeden at May 16th, 2008 under Autism and me...
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The top 10. It was nice to read this.
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If you’re sick of hearing about all the “deficits” challenging people on the autism spectrum, join the club! But for every down side to autism, there seems to be a positive — an unusual trait that rarely appears among the “typical” community, but shines out among autistic […]
Filed by renaeden at April 28th, 2008 under Autism and me...
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I have not been online much. I have been trying to let my arm/hand get better but it hasn’t really. I think there is something wrong with the nerves near my elbow, it started hurting about three weeks ago. It was sudden, that confuses me. Maybe a pinched nerve? I will ask the doctor about […]
Filed by renaeden at March 21st, 2008 under Autism and me...
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Every now and then, I will tell someone that I am autistic. The reactions have varied.
I have been asked if I am ok to go and catch the bus on my own.
I have had someone hold my arm as if I am having trouble standing up.
I have had someone suddenly talk really loud/shout at me […]
Filed by renaeden at February 26th, 2008 under Autism and me...
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A quote from Sophist on Gestalt:
Okay, I’ve had this hypothesis for awhile now. It’s called Stereotypical Syndrome. This is what happens when someone gets newly diagnosed (either a self-dx or professionally, moreso the latter) and for a period of time, their symptoms actually seem to increase; they seem to become even more the stereotypical picture […]
Filed by renaeden at February 22nd, 2008 under Autism and me...
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Me? High strung?
Ok, yes I am. Been that way for as long as I can remember. I have had loads of counseling and some medications, yet the anxiety remains the same. I guess I wouldn’t be me without autism and I also wouldn’t be me without anxiety. It is an inbuilt thing. Counseling seems to […]
Filed by renaeden at February 19th, 2008 under Autism and me...
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This is a tough subject because it is very difficult to explain.
I am not very good at eye contact. In my autism report it is quoted by my mum (who was interviewed separately) that my gaze is often “off to one side”. During my assessment, I spent virtually the whole time looking at the floor.
I […]
Filed by renaeden at January 29th, 2008 under Autism and me...
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It has been said by many that autistic people don’t have empathy.
In my experience this is not the case. I feel I have too much empathy. Seeing innocent people or animals hurt/in pain/suffering causes me distress. When I was child, I was made fun of for crying when I saw Tom being put in an […]
Filed by renaeden at January 24th, 2008 under Autism and me...
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I went shopping with a list yesterday. I honestly thought I would be fine. But there were too many people…. and so I had a panic attack. I don’t know if it was because I was by myself and not able to focus on a person with me.
I kept on shopping not realising until I […]
Filed by renaeden at November 27th, 2007 under Autism and me...
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