Published on 12, July, 2020
This thread is the result of a discussion with Out of Step but also something I've been thinking about this past year, since diagnosis.
Years ago, when my friend was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, as was, I skim read some of his book: The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood.
One section resonated.
I can't check out the wording now as I don't own it but it was about how autistic people may not speak as non autistic people do and may not use the language commonly used by their peers.
They may, for example, use what used to be called 'BBC English' as my mother did and I do, despite being working class and having gone to working class schools.
We didn't pick up a local accent.
However, some people may pick up the accent but be fascinated by words and use uncommon words.
Also, when I was at school I used words no-one knew the meaning of.
I did actually use a dictionary a lot when I was reading and learnt these more unusual words (and mispronounced them, as I still do) so that's probably part of the reason why.
My mother also used words I'd never heard anyone else use and said that when she was young she would read the dictionary.
She also constantly used the old sayings and phrases (eg a stitch in time saves nine) and I find my speech peppered with these phrases and anachronistic words.
I think that this difference also extends to speech patterns.
Anyone else experience similar and have any knowledge about this to add?
Thanks.
I still suffer with finding or remembering the right words or place names.
Today I'm planning on going to Thornton -le-Dale for only £2. But I forgot the name and kept thinking toad in the hole
Robert124 said:But I forgot the name and kept thinking toad in the hole
I do that.
I can't remember some names so another one comes into my head that I know and sounds similar.
Quite often that other name sets in place and it stays as a substitute.
I hope you enjoy the day out.
That happens to me a lot, most distressingly in the middle of me saying something. Even when the correct word pops back, it is difficult to be sure it really is the word you wanted in the first place.
That's what happens, one word replaces another word and I can't remember the old word or phrase. Anyway £2 for a 2.5 hour journey is a bargain.