Posted by Poet on October 3, 2005, at 21:05:50
In reply to Usual long musing ramble... » Poet, posted by Racer on October 1, 2005, at 22:31:02
Hi Racer,
I did read my T the DSM IV of Asperger's. Her response was that she didn't say I have autism. I told her that she implied it. She denied that too, but she's reading Dr. Clueless' recommended book "Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues"
Dr. Clueless photocopied chapter one for me. Below are the sample sensory characteristics of a typical (I have always been atypical, thank you) child with Asperger's. You are being spared the sickenly cutesy illustrations that accompany the characteristics below.
Sensitive to Loud Noises. Yup, that's me.
Bumps into people in line. Cars, too- forwards and backwards.
Has difficulty paying attention. Depends on the subject. I watch the entire movie credits even if I am the only one in the theatre that isn't sweeping up popcorn from the floor. This includes subtitled films where the credits aren't in english. So I think my concentration is pretty good.
Has difficulty with hair washing and brushing. My hair, face and teeth are clean. They aren't if I am depressed. So normally (LOL) this is not like me.
Picky Eater. Despite my history of bulimia, I am a picky eater. I have a sensitive sense of smell, too. Okay, they've got me on this one.
Problems with handwriting. My handwriting is pretty bad. I can't draw a straight line with a ruler either.
Always on the go. Nope, not like me.
Only likes certain types of clothing. I so love cotton and cut labels out that scratch me. Oh, oh, they got me again.
Clumsy/poor motor coordination. And again.
<<Social situations? Is that because you are uncomfortable around people? Or because most social situations involve mostly people who think that "great classic movie" means "Porky's?"
"Porky's 2" just wasn't as good as the original. LOL. I guess "Duke's of Hazard" isn't in the theatre anymore. Darn it. I had my Daisy Duke costume all ready to wear to the theatre.
I am uncomfortable around people. Always have been. I'm okay with a few people, but get major anxiety with groups of people. I like space around me- I can't stand being packed shoulder to shoulder with a bunch of strangers. I'm not great at small talk.
I've always been afraid that I'm too uncoordinated for pilates, but you do it and well you are...anyway... Dr. Clueless thought I should try tai chi. T thinks that qigong might be easier because of my poor balance. She is going to lend me a DVD. I need to get to the library to see what I can check out. No way I am going to a class. The only reason I do aqua aerobics is that the water keeps me from falling over.
Poet
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