From the category archives:

talking

I have missed you. With Autism, I don’t say much, but I’m glad you’re listening.

October 28, 2010

I am so glad to talk with you again. Writing to you is a source of inspiration. And, I don’t know what works for you, but for me, writing to someone is therapy. Others may pick up the phone and call a friend, or likely visit with a friend in person. In my autistic world, [...]

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Autism and Asperger’s and Hearing What You are Saying: Tips for Teachers, Bosses, Parents and Spouses

December 9, 2009

“When you hear a sound, your brain responds.  When the child with autism hears a sound, their brain responds too, but a little bit later.  What we’re seeing is a…split-second delay in recognizing that sound,”  Tim Roberts says. Ms. Chetry asks, “How does that play out in how children with autism learn and communicate?” “What [...]

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Watching lips by people with autism

April 6, 2009

A Yale study is about me too! Especially when I’m in social situations or I’m trying to figure out what is going on in a conversation, I’ll “read lips” instead of looking people in the eye. That doesn’t mean I’m not listening; it means I’m trying really really hard to listen and understand. I tend [...]

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