Board index › General Discussion › General Autism Discussion

Language is a tool like a hammer

Page 2 of 2 [ 19 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2

Previous topic | Next topic

anna-banana
Veteran
Veteran

User avatar

Joined: 30 Aug 2008
Age: 43
Gender: Female
Posts: 5,682
Location: Europe

31 Aug 2008, 6:25 pm

mysterious_misfit wrote:
I have realized that for me, I use language like a tool. It's just something I use sometimes to get what I want. A hoop I have to jump through. I have no internal compulsion to speak to others. My sense of self is not inherently wrapped up with my use of language. When I speak, it is like picking up a tool and using it for a purpose, then putting it down when I'm done. Like a hammer is not actually a part of my hand when I use it, language is not actually a part of me.


I can totally relate to that.

also, being multilingual I've always found switching between languages a bit like operating one of those old stereos with that radio/cd/tape switch. the switch in my head is almost tangible, a seriously freaky feeling, anyone else had that?



Loborojo
Veteran
Veteran

User avatar

Joined: 19 Aug 2008
Age: 67
Gender: Non-binary
Posts: 1,242
Location: Negombo

31 Aug 2008, 6:27 pm

yes, I am polyglot and have no prob to switch from one to another


_________________
Your Aspie score: 152 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 48 of 200
You are very likely an Aspie


carturo222
Veteran
Veteran

Joined: 3 Aug 2008
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,568
Location: Colombia

04 Sep 2008, 9:51 am

Language is inherently a part of me. I couldn't conceive life without words. I couldn't conceive the world without words. They are my gateway into reality. They are my only channel across the chasm of intersubjectivity. They are my only window into other minds. Words are my stock in trade. My lifeblood.