Guest guest Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 I just finished listening to 's interview on a Chattanooga, Tenn. talk radio show. Maddeningly, my connection timed out and my slow computer took 2 minutes to log back in to the show, the content of which was about 15 minutes long, and I didn't want to miss any of it, it was so good. , you presented yourself so well,and I can not begin to commend you enough for being such a positive representative of our community. By the way, I can't imagine what it must be like to be basking in 91°F temperatures with a humidex of up over 100, like it is in Chattanooga right now, LOL. Parts of Canada is under a heat dome too, but where I am, it's 64°F and raining. But back to 's interview. I find myself very closely in line with 's thinking about Aspergers. It is not a disease, it is a difference, yes, it can create challenges, especially when it is not identified. spoke of both the benefits and challenges of having AS, and talked about social skills. I do know a couple of people who self identify as having AS, but their exploration of how it affects them does not go beyond reading some Aspie blogs. Nothing wrong with that, but whether you are AS, NS, NT or ND, there are all things that we can do to improve our social communication. Initially my participation in AS only boards was helpful for me to identify the things I had in common with others with AS, especially as it pertained to auditory processing, sensory issues, and how it further complicated an already complicated youth. But too many people seemed content to stay with, " this is how I am " and remain immutable. I think for those who might be exploring if AS fits into their makeup, such boards could also be discouraging, give them the impression that this the way it is, and the way it's going to be, and and the person may think, " I'm not like that! " and go no further in seeking a dx, seeking help, or even seeking out mixed communities that have a broader view. Communities like ASPIRES helped to broaden my understanding as I came to learn, in a safe environment, how folks who don't have AS may perceive our different way of communicating, and the ways to bridge that gap. It also helps greatly when you have real live people with Aspergers who are willing to step out into their own communities and show others what AS looks like, show them that people with AS live normal lives just like they do, and to reach out to others with AS, and also helps families with children with AS. thank you , you did a great service in educating the public, families and those with AS today - Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Thanks Helen (and to anyone else who heard my interview Friday afternoon, my time).. I'll give my review of the interview tomorrow on Sunday. Thank you for caring enough to listen to it and to learn what I thought about AS/HFA. > > I just finished listening to 's interview on a Chattanooga, Tenn. talk radio show. Maddeningly, my connection timed out and my slow computer took 2 minutes to log back in to the show, the content of which was about 15 minutes long, and I didn't want to miss any of it, it was so good. > > , you presented yourself so well,and I can not begin to commend you enough for being such a positive representative of our community. > > By the way, I can't imagine what it must be like to be basking in 91°F temperatures with a humidex of up over 100, like it is in Chattanooga right now, LOL. Parts of Canada is under a heat dome too, but where I am, it's 64°F and raining. > > But back to 's interview. I find myself very closely in line with 's thinking about Aspergers. It is not a disease, it is a difference, yes, it can create challenges, especially when it is not identified. spoke of both the benefits and challenges of having AS, and talked about social skills. > > I do know a couple of people who self identify as having AS, but their exploration of how it affects them does not go beyond reading some Aspie blogs. Nothing wrong with that, but whether you are AS, NS, NT or ND, there are all things that we can do to improve our social communication. > > Initially my participation in AS only boards was helpful for me to identify the things I had in common with others with AS, especially as it pertained to auditory processing, sensory issues, and how it further complicated an already complicated youth. But too many people seemed content to stay with, " this is how I am " and remain immutable. > > I think for those who might be exploring if AS fits into their makeup, such boards could also be discouraging, give them the impression that this the way it is, and the way it's going to be, and and the person may think, " I'm not like that! " and go no further in seeking a dx, seeking help, or even seeking out mixed communities that have a broader view. > > Communities like ASPIRES helped to broaden my understanding as I came to learn, in a safe environment, how folks who don't have AS may perceive our different way of communicating, and the ways to bridge that gap. > > It also helps greatly when you have real live people with Aspergers who are willing to step out into their own communities and show others what AS looks like, show them that people with AS live normal lives just like they do, and to reach out to others with AS, and also helps families with children with AS. > > thank you , you did a great service in educating the public, families and those with AS today > - Helen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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