Guest guest Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 For the longest time, I was not able to go to the library with my autistic son. The moment he would walk into the door, he would scream and cry. I had no idea he was autistic at the time and had no idea what was wrong. I was talking to a friend and he said he had a friend with an autistic child that screams at the sounds flourescent lights give which is what they use in the library. I began noticing the pattern with other places with flourescent lights but didn't put together the autism connection till years after his diagnosis. After changing his diet he no longer has such sensory issues. A couple years ago, I bought my daughter a lamp at IKEA which had a flourescent bulb. I didn't think much of it. One morning, I went to wake her up and found the lamp had fallen over and the bulb broke. I picked up the big glass pieces and vaccumed the rest. Then I went to the grocery to buy a replacement. I was shocked to see the warning label on it that it contained mercury. What?! I quickly went online to seach if it was an issue. I read things like airing out of the room, immediatly removing everyone for a day (my teen daughter and newborn baby slept all night in there with the door closed) and if you use a vaccum cleaner, it is best to throw it out. And this is what the government is going to require we have in our homes? > > Hi All! > I hope this isn't too Off-Topic! Just wanted to share some news that > might be of concern... > I read in Saturday's LA Times that there is proposed legislation in > CA to ban the sale of regular lightbulbs. The push for this is > sponsored by an environmental group called " 18 Seconds " (As in it > takes 18 seconds to change a lightbulb.) The switch to fluorescent > lighting would be wonderful for our environment, and save consumers > lots of money. > So what's the problem? > As the mother of a young child with ASD, I am concerned that this > proposed legislation will make life even harder for our children. > Many persons with ASD or SPD cannot tolerate fluorescent lighting. > (If you're not in CA, don't be complacent that it won't affect > you... These bans tend to start on the coast and make their way to > the heartland.) > I'm not sure if there's any way to stop this legislation. I'm not > trying to spearhead a campaign, or anything. I'll probably contact > the bill's sponsor, and my state representative... > Just thought others on the list might be interested. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 i knew fluoreset lights bothered my kids and other autistic kids but i never knw it contained mercury wow thanks for sharing that i never knew learn soemthing new everyday thanks Re: fluorescent lighting For the longest time, I was not able to go to the library with my autistic son. The moment he would walk into the door, he would scream and cry. I had no idea he was autistic at the time and had no idea what was wrong. I was talking to a friend and he said he had a friend with an autistic child that screams at the sounds flourescent lights give which is what they use in the library. I began noticing the pattern with other places with flourescent lights but didn't put together the autism connection till years after his diagnosis. After changing his diet he no longer has such sensory issues.A couple years ago, I bought my daughter a lamp at IKEA which had a flourescent bulb. I didn't think much of it. One morning, I went to wake her up and found the lamp had fallen over and the bulb broke. I picked up the big glass pieces and vaccumed the rest. Then I went to the grocery to buy a replacement. I was shocked to see the warning label on it that it contained mercury. What?! I quickly went online to seach if it was an issue. I read things like airing out of the room, immediatly removing everyone for a day (my teen daughter and newborn baby slept all night in there with the door closed) and if you use a vaccum cleaner, it is best to throw it out. And this is what the government is going to require we have in our homes?>> Hi All!> I hope this isn't too Off-Topic! Just wanted to share some news that > might be of concern...> I read in Saturday's LA Times that there is proposed legislation in > CA to ban the sale of regular lightbulbs. The push for this is > sponsored by an environmental group called "18 Seconds" (As in it > takes 18 seconds to change a lightbulb.) The switch to fluorescent > lighting would be wonderful for our environment, and save consumers > lots of money.> So what's the problem? > As the mother of a young child with ASD, I am concerned that this > proposed legislation will make life even harder for our children. > Many persons with ASD or SPD cannot tolerate fluorescent lighting. > (If you're not in CA, don't be complacent that it won't affect > you... These bans tend to start on the coast and make their way to > the heartland.)> I'm not sure if there's any way to stop this legislation. I'm not > trying to spearhead a campaign, or anything. I'll probably contact > the bill's sponsor, and my state representative. ..> Just thought others on the list might be interested.> > Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 FYI: The frequency and cycle of regular flourescent lighting can be picked up by many with sensory issues. It can be very irritating to some while un-detectable by others. When I built my office building, I had a special ballast installed at each fixture that eliminates the issue. (About $60 each ficture) I wish more public places would keep this in mind when they design their lighting systems. cubicmonica <cubicmonica@...> wrote: For the longest time, I was not able to go to the library with my autistic son. The moment he would walk into the door, he would scream and cry. I had no idea he was autistic at the time and had no idea what was wrong. I was talking to a friend and he said he had a friend with an autistic child that screams at the sounds flourescent lights give which is what they use in the library. I began noticing the pattern with other places with flourescent lights but didn't put together the autism connection till years after his diagnosis. After changing his diet he no longer has such sensory issues.A couple years ago, I bought my daughter a lamp at IKEA which had a flourescent bulb. I didn't think much of it. One morning, I went to wake her up and found the lamp had fallen over and the bulb broke. I picked up the big glass pieces and vaccumed the rest. Then I went to the grocery to buy a replacement. I was shocked to see the warning label on it that it contained mercury. What?! I quickly went online to seach if it was an issue. I read things like airing out of the room, immediatly removing everyone for a day (my teen daughter and newborn baby slept all night in there with the door closed) and if you use a vaccum cleaner, it is best to throw it out. And this is what the government is going to require we have in our homes?>> Hi All!> I hope this isn't too Off-Topic! Just wanted to share some news that > might be of concern...> I read in Saturday's LA Times that there is proposed legislation in > CA to ban the sale of regular lightbulbs. The push for this is > sponsored by an environmental group called "18 Seconds" (As in it > takes 18 seconds to change a lightbulb.) The switch to fluorescent > lighting would be wonderful for our environment, and save consumers > lots of money.> So what's the problem? > As the mother of a young child with ASD, I am concerned that this > proposed legislation will make life even harder for our children. > Many persons with ASD or SPD cannot tolerate fluorescent lighting. > (If you're not in CA, don't be complacent that it won't affect > you... These bans tend to start on the coast and make their way to > the heartland.)> I'm not sure if there's any way to stop this legislation. I'm not > trying to spearhead a campaign, or anything. I'll probably contact > the bill's sponsor, and my state representative...> Just thought others on the list might be interested.> > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 This is my problem with flourescent lighting. I can see the flicker, especially in the long tubes, and it gives me very bad headaches. I had to get regular incandescent lighting put in where I work. Luckily, I was able to move to an office with nice big windows so I can use regular sunlight most of the day. > > FYI: > The frequency and cycle of regular flourescent lighting can be picked up by many with sensory issues. It can be very irritating to some while un-detectable by others. > > When I built my office building, I had a special ballast installed at each fixture that eliminates the issue. (About $60 each ficture) I wish more public places would keep this in mind when they design their lighting systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I have heard from verbal autistic kids that some are bothered by the lights because they flicker and hurt their eyes. Others have said it emits a high pitch noise that goes on and off and hurts their ears. > > > > Hi All! > > I hope this isn't too Off-Topic! Just wanted to share some news > that > > might be of concern... > > I read in Saturday's LA Times that there is proposed legislation in > > CA to ban the sale of regular lightbulbs. The push for this is > > sponsored by an environmental group called " 18 Seconds " (As in it > > takes 18 seconds to change a lightbulb.) The switch to fluorescent > > lighting would be wonderful for our environment, and save consumers > > lots of money. > > So what's the problem? > > As the mother of a young child with ASD, I am concerned that this > > proposed legislation will make life even harder for our children. > > Many persons with ASD or SPD cannot tolerate fluorescent lighting. > > (If you're not in CA, don't be complacent that it won't affect > > you... These bans tend to start on the coast and make their way to > > the heartland.) > > I'm not sure if there's any way to stop this legislation. I'm not > > trying to spearhead a campaign, or anything. I'll probably contact > > the bill's sponsor, and my state representative. .. > > Just thought others on the list might be interested. > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Never Miss an Email > Stay connected with on your mobile. Get started! > http://mobile./services?promote=mail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 My son (9 and AS) complains about the noise of fluorescent lights. -- Re: fluorescent lighting I have heard from verbal autistic kids that some are bothered by the lights because they flicker and hurt their eyes. Others have said it emits a high pitch noise that goes on and off and hurts their ears.> >> > Hi All!> > I hope this isn't too Off-Topic! Just wanted to share some news > that > > might be of concern...> > I read in Saturday's LA Times that there is proposed legislation in > > CA to ban the sale of regular lightbulbs. The push for this is > > sponsored by an environmental group called "18 Seconds" (As in it > > takes 18 seconds to change a lightbulb.) The switch to fluorescent > > lighting would be wonderful for our environment, and save consumers > > lots of money.> > So what's the problem? > > As the mother of a young child with ASD, I am concerned that this > > proposed legislation will make life even harder for our children. > > Many persons with ASD or SPD cannot tolerate fluorescent lighting. > > (If you're not in CA, don't be complacent that it won't affect > > you... These bans tend to start on the coast and make their way to > > the heartland.)> > I'm not sure if there's any way to stop this legislation. I'm not > > trying to spearhead a campaign, or anything. I'll probably contact > > the bill's sponsor, and my state representative. ..> > Just thought others on the list might be interested.> > > >> > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________> Never Miss an Email> Stay connected with on your mobile. Get started!> http://mobile./services?promote=mail> Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend. ~Author Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 My son is the same. But I can understand there discomfort as well. I can hear them and the flash makes me ill. On 3/1/07, & Godfrey <wmgodfrey@...> wrote: My son (9 and AS) complains about the noise of fluorescent lights. -- Re: fluorescent lighting I have heard from verbal autistic kids that some are bothered by the lights because they flicker and hurt their eyes. Others have said it emits a high pitch noise that goes on and off and hurts their ears. > >> > Hi All!> > I hope this isn't too Off-Topic! Just wanted to share some news > that > > might be of concern...> > I read in Saturday's LA Times that there is proposed legislation in > > CA to ban the sale of regular lightbulbs. The push for this is > > sponsored by an environmental group called " 18 Seconds " (As in it > > takes 18 seconds to change a lightbulb.) The switch to fluorescent > > lighting would be wonderful for our environment, and save consumers > > lots of money.> > So what's the problem? > > As the mother of a young child with ASD, I am concerned that this > > proposed legislation will make life even harder for our children. > > Many persons with ASD or SPD cannot tolerate fluorescent lighting. > > (If you're not in CA, don't be complacent that it won't affect > > you... These bans tend to start on the coast and make their way to > > the heartland.)> > I'm not sure if there's any way to stop this legislation. I'm not > > trying to spearhead a campaign, or anything. I'll probably contact > > the bill's sponsor, and my state representative. ..> > Just thought others on the list might be interested.> > > >> > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________> Never Miss an Email> Stay connected with on your mobile. Get started!> http://mobile./services?promote=mail> Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend. ~Author Unknown -- www.youngliving.org/sldeckerkeeping family healthy the natural waywith young living essential oils and natural suppliments!!lilpixierose a great new group for EOs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 I would like to hear what effect fluorescent lighting has on those sensitive to it. At the extreme end, how bad can a reaction get? Josie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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