Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
I wondered if it might be interesting to discuss environment. By this I mean how this could affect us both positively or create difficulties.
My understanding is ASD is genetic (do correct me if I'm wrong), but I also think there are important contributory environmental factors. My reason for thinking this is only based on my personal experience.
There have been times in my life where I've felt centered (sp?), as if there was an equilibrium and at I was at peace. Free of autism. These have been sustained periods, years. I'm not describing these times to be free of problems either.
But my environment, overall, felt like a good match to me. I'm thinking about my time when I lived in South Africa (7 - 8 years) as an adult.
I realise that I strive for simplicity and a frugal lifestyle. Currently I live in London and run my own business (art). I have quite a lot of responsibilities but generally I'm okay with those but what can upset the balance is if my home foundation is not right.
For me, that is the start point. The types of things I put high value on include aesthetics, quietness, being outdoors, nature and my dog. But at the same time feeling as if I'm part of a community and contributing. I probably describe a rural life and that's what I'm trying to achieve.
I'm interested to hear your own experiences.
JEP said:he types of things I put high value on include aesthetics, quietness, being outdoors, nature and my dog. But at the same time feeling as if I'm part of a community and contributing. I probably describe a rural life and that's what I'm trying to achieve.
This for me is also the environment I feel most in tune and less stressed by noise and busy ness. I know that in areas of South Africa and NewZealand for example the whole culture is very different to here. Lifestyle is much more outdoors and even schools are run so that plenty of outdoors time is encouraged. . I call it my green time.
Do you mind me asking a question Misfit61?
Have you got a formal diagnosis of ASD? On your profile you wrote:
'autistic nearest to hf/as'. That's not professional terminology at all.
JEP said:autistic nearest to hf/a
Nooooooooooo! I had the same thoughts storming through my head this morning.......
Did say to myself that I was going to keep off the forum today...
Definitely not feeling safe or comfortable on here at the moment. Maybe time for me to have a break too.
Any environment has a series of ethical and environment elements...any environment is multi-faceted as it may support a multitude of functions (some spaces only one or two, others many)....
The environment may have to be relaxing or expressive depending on its purpose...it may be a place of refuge or expression. As a place of refuge...the ethical elements also come into the fray..in that the environment should feel safe and those residing should be able to express themselves fully in that said environment.
At present, Misfit61's environmental preference, I can imagine, to misquote Dirty Dancing...is NOT to be in the corner of the room.
There is nothing wrong with your intention, or your message....tis the method and language used which can cause offence
Hi X
I fully agree but these aren't environmental issues, instead ethical ones. They form the backbone of this community and outside. I have not breached any of these points.
JEP
In terms of your topic title - "environment ....what might help"
How about the following...
I should realise that I'm treading on egg shells. This was intended to be a positive thread. At the same time when I started this I noticed Misfit had replied to another thread, titled "Not Imagining and Visualising''.
I replied because it did not make sense. And without explaining this I then brought that thought to this thread.
Misfit - I've not said that you lie or fabricate. Those issues have some appearance in your life I suspect, but did not come from me.
Your personal details are on your profile, it's open for Members to view. So I have not overstepped a mark as you said.
I've not been unkind either. All I have tried to gain is clarity, make sense.
But have met a defensive reaction.
Like that?
Sounds reasonable to me...but what are your credentials capers123 ( :P )? ...JEP's views are ".... only based on (her) personal experience..." and she has invited us to "...correct...if...wrong"
Thanks Capers123 a bit of colour therapy works wonders