Autism, ADHD, AuDHD

Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences @Glisten @Flutterbug9 @Dogman. I can see we all relate in some way or another.

It's not always straightforward for to make sense of the a neurotypical world.

Communication challenges

https://youtu.be/JX1x9ujIOqg?si=r8OH7B-9rMGFTX5g

https://youtu.be/yln0xbobdL8?si=tggnZNStf3PGc23D

processes things and my mind trying to work out how and what to say next, is something I deal with in huge amount of situations. This is common for people with Autism.
We stop part way through things (for me that is both when I’m talking plus when I’m typing), we need a short pause from communicating whilst our brain processes things.

have autism, feel like you mind is racing, unable to stay on one theme whilst talking? Thats not uncommon.

I feel and know it happens to me. I usually stop and say out loud “slow down brain”.
recent chat with my psychologist went from talking about

- lego to model trains (including where my interest started)

- model trains to theme c

- theme c to theme d

- theme d to theme e

- theme e to my enjoyment of being in nature

- being in nature to plant in psychologist room

(all within approx 40mins)

Stimming and repeated movements

from as early as mid primary school (approx 8 or 9yo) Ive not been able sit and watch TV/DVD without doing something with my hands. Similar when used to go on long car rides with my parents. Have found this information interesting to read plus provides answers

@MissGremlin @tyme @Glisten @DogMan79 @Blackcloud @Cuddlebear @Chasingsunsets @Bunniekins

4 things that can seem minor to neurotypical people but can ruin the day for ADHD people

ADHD and “The Snail Method”

There’s reasons why snails are never late

- they carry everything with them they need

- they are always ready to leave

- they never stand at the door wondering where their keys are

The snail method is, the night before

- pack everything

- layout the outfit

- put the keys in the bag

- prepare the coffee

- move everything that needs to leave with you at the door

This way

- morning self doesn’t need to decide anything

- morning self doesn’t need to find anything

- morning self just picks up the shell and goes

here’s why this matters specifically for ADHD brains

- morning is the worse time for executive function

- the prefrontal cortex hasn’t fully activated yet

- cortisol is still building

every small decision

- what to wear

- where are the keys

- did I pack that thing

costs the same neurologically as a big decision

@tyme @Glisten @DogMan79 @Jynx @Blackcloud @Cuddlebear @AlwaysMyself @Chasingsunsets @Bunniekins @AuntGlow @MissGremlin @Shaz51 and everyone else. (Feel free to tag others

@Flutterbug9 I’m going to be a snail 🐌

Same here @Glisten

Autism and sleep disorders

https://www.autismawareness.com.au/navigating-autism/sleep-issues-in-autistic-adults

lot of adults with Autism find it takes them quite awhile after going to bed before they fall asleep. Interesting reading the reason

The last few of these resonate with me

@Glisten @tyme @DogMan79 @Jynx @Blackcloud @AuntGlow @MissGremlin @NightFury @Cuddlebear @AlwaysMyself @MatchaToad @i8myego @Chasingsunsets @Bunniekins @Rizzo2 @Bluesky67 @Nala2022 @Honeymoon @Captain24 @Bow @Shaz51 @creative_writer @Fluttershy1 and everyone else

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@Flutterbug9 wrote:

Autism and sleep disorders

https://www.autismawareness.com.au/navigating-autism/sleep-issues-in-autistic-adults

lot of adults with Autism find it takes them quite awhile after going to bed before they fall asleep. Interesting reading the reason

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My smartwatch reports that I only get around 5 to 8 percent REM sleep (It should be 25%) and around the same for Deep Sleep