http://humans.org.nz/2009/04/27/out-in-the-world-and-coping-with-an-%e2%80%98invisible-disability%e2%80%99/ A website to advocate, provide a voice, stimulate policy debate and provide essential information to people on the autistic spectrum and their friends and families. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:56:36 +1200 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://humans.org.nz/2009/04/27/out-in-the-world-and-coping-with-an-%e2%80%98invisible-disability%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-481 Alyson Bradley Mon, 25 May 2009 12:26:53 +0000 http://humans.org.nz/2009/04/27/out-in-the-world-and-coping-with-an-%e2%80%98invisible-disability%e2%80%99/#comment-481 Like Alan I also discovered self later in life and before that it was like living in the shadows of life, a chaotic jumble at times… I have so much to say, so much I have found out on my own journey, and I can so relate, as I also for most of my life struggled to work out why everybody else seemed so different, I truly feel there is nothing mild about having Aspergers it affects every aspect of our lives, however hard I have tried to fit in, adapt over the years I still have my autism core, the very heart of who I am. So much that makes sense to me does not to others and to be honest the more I have to interact with none autistic individuals the more stressful my life becomes. I truly feel it is in fact society itself unintentionally causes many of our problems, it’s like having to play a part, that’s ok for the odd evening but to have to do continually exhausting! Aspergers Parallel Planet your welcome to share some of my journey - Making sense: http://asplanet.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=83&Itemid=129 Like Alan I also discovered self later in life and before that it was like living in the shadows of life, a chaotic jumble at times… I have so much to say, so much I have found out on my own journey, and I can so relate, as I also for most of my life struggled to work out why everybody else seemed so different, I truly feel there is nothing mild about having Aspergers it affects every aspect of our lives, however hard I have tried to fit in, adapt over the years I still have my autism core, the very heart of who I am. So much that makes sense to me does not to others and to be honest the more I have to interact with none autistic individuals the more stressful my life becomes. I truly feel it is in fact society itself unintentionally causes many of our problems, it’s like having to play a part, that’s ok for the odd evening but to have to do continually exhausting! Aspergers Parallel Planet your welcome to share some of my journey – Making sense: http://asplanet.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=83&Itemid=129

]]> http://humans.org.nz/2009/04/27/out-in-the-world-and-coping-with-an-%e2%80%98invisible-disability%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-477 Sarah Abrahamson Sat, 23 May 2009 11:38:58 +0000 http://humans.org.nz/2009/04/27/out-in-the-world-and-coping-with-an-%e2%80%98invisible-disability%e2%80%99/#comment-477 A very well written and useful article, which demonstrates the major executive function problems often seen in As as well as social skills. I also wonder how many other hoarders have AS: looking back on my hoarding rehabilitation patients over the years, I feel actually all of them probably have undiagnosed AS! A very well written and useful article, which demonstrates the major executive function problems often seen in As as well as social skills. I also wonder how many other hoarders have AS: looking back on my hoarding rehabilitation patients over the years, I feel actually all of them probably have undiagnosed AS!

]]> http://humans.org.nz/2009/04/27/out-in-the-world-and-coping-with-an-%e2%80%98invisible-disability%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-463 Hilary Stace Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:23:37 +0000 http://humans.org.nz/2009/04/27/out-in-the-world-and-coping-with-an-%e2%80%98invisible-disability%e2%80%99/#comment-463 Thanks for your comment BananaBoxMan. I also have several in my garage and have even managed to empty a couple to give to Alan. Thanks for your comment BananaBoxMan. I also have several in my garage and have even managed to empty a couple to give to Alan.

]]> http://humans.org.nz/2009/04/27/out-in-the-world-and-coping-with-an-%e2%80%98invisible-disability%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-461 BananaBoxMan Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:38:39 +0000 http://humans.org.nz/2009/04/27/out-in-the-world-and-coping-with-an-%e2%80%98invisible-disability%e2%80%99/#comment-461 Finally I have a name for my disorder! BBO: "Banana Box Disorder! (estimated 200 in my collection!) Truly though, I identify with much of Alan; I am currently exploring who i am! Finally I have a name for my disorder! BBO: “Banana Box Disorder! (estimated 200 in my collection!)
Truly though, I identify with much of Alan; I am currently exploring who i am!

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