on 07-10-2013 01:58 PM
Am I expecting too much from an adult who has autism to speak politely to people.
eg: When she come to one of our volunteers and says in an aggressive manner "Get me a cup of coffee" very a please or thank you.
on 07-10-2013 07:29 PM
hi
thought i should add
when my kids were diagnosed it was many different times by many different specilists
you get a broad range of additives onto the original diagnosis
with my kids with aspergers(the lack of empathy diagnosis added)plus many more
is not like what you see with phycopaths(not sure spelt right lol)
it was explained to me as my child does not realise that anyone else has a say when they are talking
or doing something it all has to be their way.they dont understand or realise that others have feelings
and they dont feel them.they continue to talk about what they want over them or doing their thing
they dont get why you cant laugh when someone is crying or hurt.
if someones angry and yelling they just grin and wander off
the specialists say this means they lack any empathy
they also added adhd ocd behavioral issues.sleep disorder.sensitive hearing.sensitive to noise,taste.smell and texture,
severe motion sickness,1 with learning difficulties
i have 1 who no longer leaves the house as he vomits from smells and cant travel as he vomits as well
we only have close family visit and they not to wear perfumes.sprays,smell deoderant,hairsprays and more
i only use certain products in my home mainly citrus based as they can handle these(also good for asthmatics as well)
sorry to pinch your thread op
heading off to watch sleephollow with my kids(one of their new favs)
tara
on 07-10-2013 08:36 PM
It sounds like you have your hands full but I still think you can be taught how to behave when in the company of others.It just takes commitment, time and patience. Makes life so much easier for everyone.