Brookelynn

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So you wouldnt really know for the most part looking at me that I have Autism. I have Aspergers. Life for me hasnt been easy. It is a daily challenge. I get over stimulated very easy by noise, lights and the feel of certain material. I find comfort in super soft clothing, and body pressure. I love water. The feel of water is very calming to me. In the summer time all I want to do is swim. I could pretty much live in the water I think. I have behavior issues where I have meltdowns. Yes we still have meltdowns as adults. I am terrified of team mascotts. I don't know why but I am. I love windchimes. I have a lot of them hanging above my bed by the fan to chime all the time softly.
I have a hard time making friends, thats why I came here. I am a very loving person once you get past "my issues" :) Alot of people dont have time or patience for the fact that I dont always act "normal". It is my goal to educate about Autism. People most commonly say you cant be Autistic because you look normal and talk. That is the reason for the education. We all look at Autistic children but some people seem to forget that those children like me do grow up and still need help. Getting adult assistance for Autism in my state of Idaho is pretty much unheard of. I am a person and have feelings like everyone else, I just express it in different ways. I would love to meet other adutls with Autism or even talk to mothers of autistic children. An understanding friendship never hurt anyone :) I am a very dedicated person. If you request me to be a friend, or I request you, that is exactly what you will get from me, friendship. I love to send comments every day wishing you a good day and just to let you know I am thinking about you. If you dont like this perhaps your not looking for a friendship and would suggest you not accept my friend invite or request friendship. If you read about what I have in the section below you will learn alot about why I do some of the things I do. I welcome everyone with the same expectation in return.
Asperger's syndrome is an autistic spectrum disorder. That means it has many of the same characteristics as autism - they just don't appear as severe. Some of those traits include talking too much or too little, avoiding eye contact, trouble interacting in social situations, interest in one particular subject, and, in general, not fitting in quite right.
Autistic spectrum disorders now affect 1 out of 150 kids in the U.S., so it's important to remember that everyone is not always what they seem. Realize that traits that might be considered rude are sometimes the affect of an autistic mind - diagnosed or undiagnosed - trying to find its way around in a strannge world. Respect differences and think of creative ways to make everyone feel welcome in society.
Children with autism are frequently seen as aloof and uninterested in others. This is not the case with Asperger's Disorder. Individuals with Asperger's Disorder usually want to fit in and have interaction with others; they simply don't know how to do it. They may be socially awkward, not understanding conventional social rules, or may show a lack of empathy. They may have limited eye contact, seem to be unengaged in a conversation, and not understand the use of gestures.
Interests in a particular subject may border on the obsessive. Children with Asperger's Disorder frequently like to collect categories of things, such as rocks or bottle caps. They may be proficient in knowing categories of information, such as baseball statistics or Latin names of flowers. While they may have good rote memory skills, they have difficulty with abstract concepts.
There is no specific course of treatment or cure for AS. Treatment, which is symptomatic and rehabilitational, may include both psychosocial and psychopharmacological interventions such as psychotherapy, parent education and training, behavioral modification, social skills training, educational interventions, and/or medications including psychostimulants, mood stabilizers, beta blockers, neuroleptics, and tricyclic antidepressants.
Children with AS have a better outlook than those with other forms of pervasive developmental disorders, and are much more likely to grow up to be independently functioning adults. Nonetheless, in most cases, these individuals will continue to demonstrate, to some extent, subtle disturbances in social interactions. There is also an increased risk for development of psychosis (a mental disorder) and/or mood problems such as depression and anxiety in the later years.
*This information is ONLY offered for informative puposes. I am in NO way offering medical advice! Please contact your caregiver for professional medical advice.
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