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Smelena
Cure Neurotypicals Now!
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 Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject: Giving talk to preschool teachers - advice needed |
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Next month I am running a workshop for preschool teachers titled 'Introduction to Asperger's - identifying and supporting preschoolers on the spectrum.'
I have 2 sons with Asperger's who have very different personalities so I hope I can give an idea of different presentations eg not a monotype personality
I will talk about sensory issues. I am wondering about fluro lights. I know many people with Asperger's have reported they hate fluro lights. Does this include the new energy conserving fluros that are replacing traditional light bulbs?
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Liverbird
Using my evil powers for good!
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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My son and I both are bothered by flourescent lights. the new ones bother him more than me, but they drive me crazy as they are getting ready to go out.
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lionesss
The Queen of not your typical kind of jungle
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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I've actually had thoughts about giving talks about autism, since my son and I are both under the spectrum. It's something I really need to psych myself up for because if I am not truly ready, the speech will be a disaster. But its something that is certainly in the back of my mind for future plans!
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MomofTom
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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My son hasn't had any issues with fluorescent lighting as of yet. But as someone stated earlier, the inconsistent flickering before they burn out does get to me.
Today I gave the presentation on my son's multiple medical issues and his ASD. It went well. There were a few surprised faces when I mentioned being an Aspie myself. I got the feeling that at least a couple of them could see that being on the spectrum isn't such a bleak outlook.
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lelia
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Location: Vancouver not BC, Washington not DC
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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Wonderful!
You might donate to the teachers a copy of Thinking in Pictures and any other book that explains our issues and variety well.
When I was young, fluorescent lights drove me nuts. As my senses fade with age, they don't bother me any more until they get slower flickery. |
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