Same with my parents, "it's all in the mind, just deal with it", lol.
Partly, maybe. But I don't think he's shy or has any social anxieties. When he wants you to do something for him, he'll grab your hand and pull you towards the thing he wants you to do, without saying a single word. Any adult is okay for him, I don't think he's afraid of strangers. And when he can't get the message across, he'll get all grumpy.He could have selective mutism
Indeed.Welll......
To some extent....
It is....
Partly, maybe. But I don't think he's shy or has any social anxieties. When he wants you to do something for him, he'll grab your hand and pull you towards the thing he wants you to do, without saying a single word. Any adult is okay for him, I don't think he's afraid of strangers. And when he can't get the message across, he'll get all grumpy.
Indeed.
Isn't that called being an introvert? Or is it a sign of autism? BTW, you just described me to a tee.When I'm in a new place, I try to stay quiet to be seen as the "polite guy" who only answers questions asked of him.
There are also times when I speak quietly - for absolutely no reason - and people say that it's like I'm whispering.
That might be it.For other people, on the low-functioning side of spectrum, there isn't conclusive evidence of why people don't talk much. Personally, I think people on the "lower functioning side" of the spectrum find it irrelevant to need to speak. Their minds are too busy figuring out how things work mechanically, or what causes cancer... And they don't have the time to think of words. I've had moments like that, and I'm on the "higher functioning side."
lol idk anymore. I've heard people describe introverts as not being shy but just disliking social situations.Introverts are just shy people with a small, close group of friends. You can be polite when first encountering a new thing without being an introvert. I've got many friends, and an extrovert personality, but I'm still quiet as a mouse. A 6'4" tall mouse.
dislike =/= shyShy = nervous in large social gatherings.
Oh god. Isnt that site originated from Sonichu trolling I remember those.I'm very glad you guys are being civil about the subject because, I too have Aspergers Syndrome/Autism. To be brutally honest, i'm not very happy with my condition because of how many people out there hate people that have this condition.
For example, there's a forum site called Kiwi Farms that while hate on some people who treat their special needs like a crutch, tend to hate on people with Autism/Aspergers as a whole more than anything else. Saying that the only thing the people who suffer from it are good for is giving them "The LOLZ" like some kind of performing bear in a circus.
I feel scared. Very scared. I feel that one day, I may be murdered for being autistic. And i'm scared my death will be at the hands of one of those on Kiwi Farms. I just wish to be left alone but I constantly get reminded wherever I go on the internet that I am some kind of freak. Comments on YouTube videos saying things like "The autism is strong with this one" or "This video gave me autism"
I don't want to be hated. I don't want people to judge me before they even know me. I just want to live my life peacefully.
I'm very glad you guys are being civil about the subject because, I too have Aspergers Syndrome/Autism. To be brutally honest, i'm not very happy with my condition because of how many people out there hate people that have this condition.
For example, there's a forum site called Kiwi Farms that while hate on some people who treat their special needs like a crutch, tend to hate on people with Autism/Aspergers as a whole more than anything else. Saying that the only thing the people who suffer from it are good for is giving them "The LOLZ" like some kind of performing bear in a circus.
I feel scared. Very scared. I feel that one day, I may be murdered for being autistic. And i'm scared my death will be at the hands of one of those on Kiwi Farms. I just wish to be left alone but I constantly get reminded wherever I go on the internet that I am some kind of freak. Comments on YouTube videos saying things like "The autism is strong with this one" or "This video gave me autism"
I don't want to be hated. I don't want people to judge me before they even know me. I just want to live my life peacefully.
Well, the approach differs from person to person. Just try speaking very, very softly to them and leading them on gently.Without getting too much into the auty/aspy tribalism in here, what is generally the best way to approach dealing with kids with severe autism? I saw one at work the other day and when we had to examine him, it was like punting a beehive.
What does examining mean in this context? If you're a doctor (that was my first impression) you could always tie the brat onto the table and get things done with minimal injuries.Without getting too much into the auty/aspy tribalism in here, what is generally the best way to approach dealing with kids with severe autism? I saw one at work the other day and when we had to examine him, it was like punting a beehive.
Severe autism is something on a different level to the people here as I am sure you know well. However treat them calmly and try to always portray yourself as their friend or someone who wants to be their friend. That should help.Without getting too much into the auty/aspy tribalism in here, what is generally the best way to approach dealing with kids with severe autism? I saw one at work the other day and when we had to examine him, it was like punting a beehive.
What does examining mean in this context? If you're a doctor (that was my first impression) you could always tie the brat onto the table and get things done with minimal injuries.
But as has been said before in this thread, autistic folks are individuals by definition. Sounds like you got a particularly restless case there - meanwhile I was Mr. Calm and Collected in any appointments I had. Except for the ones where the process hurt, of course.