1.I may appear disoriented and confused in crowded public places. Sometimes, in these places, I have trouble finding the right words. This does not take away from my intelligence.
2.Although I am not a social butterfly, and hate large social gatherings, I do have friends that aren’t relatives, who like me as a person and enjoy spending time with me. They are neither my guardians nor my therapists
3.Some of my interests may be typical of younger children or preteens. For instance I enjoy some video games and books that are typically enjoyed by children. I also enjoy swing sets and spray parks. This in no way makes me a child.
4.Unless someone is a medical professional for whom I have booked their services, or someone I have directly asked for help, do not treat conversations as opportunities for social skills training. If something is a major problem, please talk to me quietly, afterwards, in private. This does not apply to immediate family.
5.Please focus on the message of my conversation and do not put too much focus things such as me being off balance standing on the bus due to my motor issues or my sometimes awkward hand gestures. I do not mind explaining the reasons behind these. However, I do not want to feel as if I'm under a microscope.
6.I am aware of and open about my limitations and if I tell somebody how they can help, I appreciate it when they listen. 99.9% of the time it is something very simple.
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Hoping that by putting this great,concise road map,so to speak,of your world,will help others that travel alongside you.
Hoping that living in the today rather than someday,little by little, becomes easier.
Thank you for another wonderful,insightful and helpful comment on my last post.So very much appreciated.And...
You know,I suffer from anxiety.Not only social but anxiety that makes me have a tendency to catastrophisize things when I am worried.For instance if my children are late coming home or I have had an ache or pain that last for days.I go to worst case scenario.All the time.It is draining and although it doesn't get in the way of my everyday living,it sometimes doesn't allow me to be fully present in the moment.Also,one of my older girls has suffered from,at different times,debilitating anxiety when it comes to change and transition.For instance,lost 10 pounds before her senior year in high school began and another the year she headed to college.As a matter of fact,we had to bring her back home from college after a week due to the physical effects her anxiety was causing.So Laura,I certainly do know,to some extent, what you are going through when it comes to change I send you all good things,prayers and otherwise as you find your way through this next phase of life.
Thanks again, Laura, for doing such a splendid job of putting life into words. Your life is a great inspiration to me and by extension to my daughter, who also lives with Aspergers.
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