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January 2018: Science
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The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum
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Is dyslectic similar to dyslexia? If so, I am amazed that you read as much as you do given the challenges. My half brother was just diagnosed as being on the spectrum, so I'm interested in the topic right now. He's a very loving, bright person, so I like the quote you selected to share.
Anita wrote: "Is dyslectic similar to dyslexia? If so, I am amazed that you read as much as you do given the challenges. My half brother was just diagnosed as being on the spectrum, so I'm interested in the topi..."Yes, a dyslectic is a person who has dyslexia.
Yes, it has been and still is some days a challenge. I have had a few wonderful people in my life who would not let me give up on me.
Yes, it is a wonderful quote, happy you like it too.
I bet your half brother is a hands-on learner and loves to work with his hands? A lot of dyslectic people are.
I love the quote you have highlighted too Zippy. Our son is autistic and it was s so frustrating that all of the assessments necessary for diagnosis focus on what he can’t do, not what he can. His visual memory is nothing short of ASTOUNDING.
Susie wrote: "I love the quote you have highlighted too Zippy. Our son is autistic and it was s so frustrating that all of the assessments necessary for diagnosis focus on what he can’t do, not what he can. His ..."I have a friend who is Autistic and my Daughter has a friend whos Son is Autistic. I have seen and felt this frustration with testing over and over. One day I do hope someone wakes up and turns the other way and creates a new across the board testing for all disabilities. They need to show everything about them not just some think is wrong or can't do.
Oh wow, visual memory people fascinate me.
I may need to pick this book up. We are in the process of having my youngest assessed for autism and it is a very hard, exhausting, and stressful thing. You know after fours years of various other diagnoses. So many years of hearing everything wrong with him and becoming an expert in expressing what makes him special.
Sara, I have been where you are and it was the darkest time I have ever experienced. It will get better. If you need to vent please feel free to PM me. I’ll be thinking of you. x
Sara wrote: "I may need to pick this book up. We are in the process of having my youngest assessed for autism and it is a very hard, exhausting, and stressful thing. You know after fours years of various other ..."Hang in there Sara and my heart and prayers go out to you. Someone is out there, don't give up.
Thank you Amy, SWZ, and Susie. We have an amazing Behavioral Specialist and Special Ed teacher on our team, which helps so much.
A highly initiative look into the Autistic Brain. I found the book to be insightful and thought-provoking but it is a dry read. The Visual-Processing Problems part of the book was fascinating due to the fact that I am Dyslectic. I found similarities to helping the Dyslectic to find a way to help themselves focus through colored lenses. I also like the fact that she leaves you with the understanding that each person should find their own way of dealing and helping themselves.
One of my favorite quotes and taken from the back of the book. "In dealing with autism, I'm certainly not saying we should lose sight of the need to work on deficits, But the focus on deficits is so intense and so automatic that people lose sight of the strengths."