Published on 12, July, 2020
Ann :) said:but each time it gets worse
That has certainly been my experience. I think you start at 100%, burn out, recover and eventually return to only 90%. As you start the next cycle, your max. capacity is now only 90% and then you burn out again…
Ah yeah I think that smell comes from dust getting inside and while it's on it's all being heated up, been around gamers with their huge PCs and fans that bellow out that weird burning dust smell for some time now and it's a similar smell I think. Or…
It might be different for adults (or not!) but I need time alone and to engage in fun activities. Specifically, if your daughter has some 'special interests' or behaviors that occupy her attention.
I like burning energy by working out, and learning…
Yes, violent drug related crime is less common, but youth drug / alcohol use is often worse than in the city. Although if we're talking about Scotland, I believe the rates in Glasgow are fairly bad too.
The transition to high school, where there are…
X said: Shutdowns are part of life. There are multiple root causes for a shutdown, including the result of sensory overload, physical and mental exhaustion, unexpected news, anxiety about an upcoming event, and upheaval in our schedule. Sometimes it comes…
Shutdowns are part of life. There are multiple root causes for a shutdown, including the result of sensory overload, physical and mental exhaustion, unexpected news, anxiety about an upcoming event, and upheaval in our schedule. Sometimes it comes…
Unfortunately, it's a lot to process. You're lucky in a way - you're old enough to understand the implications of the diagnosis but young enough to sort your life out into one that suits your mentality. (I didn't get diagnosed until my 40s…
Hi Behind The Mask thanks for posting! WELCOME! I promise this is a really nice place to be.
I haven't had any advice from medical professionals either. The doctor who diagnosed me said he will send a report to my GP and myself in 2-3 weeks, and they…
I'm usually around people a lot. I work 36 hours a week (across 5 days) in an open plan office that usually has at least 5 other people in it but I'm on a busy site so on these days I'll see lots of people. I live with my partner so I see them every day…
Miss 13 is becoming overstimulated, Challenging her and making her question her emotion when her energy levels are stretched are obviously going to push her into burnout or meltdown.
currently the UK has very limited service to help to teach your daughter…
I have 4 children of my own and two step children. All four of my own children are autistic. Only two diagnosed so far. Two are higher functioning aspergers and two are asd with global developmental delay.
I’m 31, come from a family of aspergers myself…