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Selective Memory

Gordon-not-Ramsay

I was watching (or rather listening to) a video on YouTube by Orion Kelly aka That Autustic Guy. He's an Australian content creator and author of a book about his experiences being an autistic dad with anautistic son (just like me).

This video was about memory. He said there is a trait called selective memory. This sounded like the perfect excuse for forgetting birthdays and anniversaries, but in fact it's about not recollecting certain moments in your past, like having mole holes in the lawn on your memory. It struck a chord with me, as it is the sort of thing that has happened to me, and has caused arguments with my spouse. Let's face it: it is kind of hard to justify not remembering stuff. It's not like you can peer into someone's brain and check for holes (my brain is like a sieve at the best of times).

I've had something of a good day, kinda. The YouTube vids have helped the time pass quicker, I felt enlightened and I was in a better mood when I got back home.

Anyway, what are you "thoughts" (or lack theteof) regarding this aspect of autism? Does it ring true with anyone else?

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  • I generally have a very good memory both for facts  and visually. Probably my best attribute. I sometimes struggle with very short term memory issue though. Forgetting to bring things, losing or leaving my phone behind is frequent, these issues are way worse if I get interrupted….i

  • in reply to White_Dragon

    I think Orion was talking in terms of things like putting names to faces, remembering certain spoken cues.

    I know from my experience that I have a terrible memory for names, but good with faces. Its like "I'm sure youre someone i know." Now, putting a name to that face, forget it! But yeah, short term can be shoddy at times, especially under stressful conditions, ie.most of the time!

    However, I can rattle of evety album and single by David Bowie in chronological order. Not a lot of use when you can't find your phone though, I must admit.

    Like most things about this condition, it's different for different people.

    Thanks fi6r sharing WinkThumbsupHeart️

  • in reply to Gordon-not-Ramsay

    Ah I see in that case I can struggle with remembering peoples names, even those I’ve known for a while. I do recognise faces mainly….

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