Post 4647685 - (Sherlock Holmes and his overload.)

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jamieevren1210
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 12:15 pm Post subject: Sherlock Holmes and his overload.

Tis just in! From the original Sherlock Holmes script with Robert Downey jr, Holmes' sensory overload!! As in this What do you think? I finally found the script and the clip _________________ Aspie, Sherlockian, nerd, actress, student, scout, punk, vocalist, guitarist, violinist, doctor wannabe. AS, possible Bipolar and ADHD. Asexual. Genderqueer(sort of) Gifted with an IQ I do not need. MAJOR Sherlock Holmes&Green Day fan

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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 1:27 pm Post subject:

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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 10:24 pm Post subject:

I always use this scene as a reference when explaining AS to someone. It's not a complete representation of the disorder, but it nails the sensory overload and not realizing when you're offending someone.