I find it very interesting how you talk about distinguishing Aspergers type traits in autistic children, because I've always gone at it the other direction: understanding the autistic traits that distinguish individuals with AS from the NT. It had not occurred to me that recognizing AS in people who were able to communicate well allowed people to get a better insight into what is going on in the heads of people with lower functioning forms of autism.
In addition to gaining insight into what is going on their heads the parent will also get a better understanding of what elements of their childs behavior are actually their childs personality...a personality that has some asperger traits/behaviors. Hopefully when they understand that these traits/behaviors are their childs personality they will try to modify them but not eliminate them which causes stress, anxiety, and low self esteem in the child.
The one area that you only touched on is that having a different viewpoint or way of thinking can be an advantage. Yes, it can put you at a disadvantage socially, but intellect can compensate for that.
However, every major breakthrough (science, math, art, music, technology, etc.) is always made by someone who thinks differently. ALWAYS! Even the smartest "mainstream" thinker is rarely capable of anything more than incremental advancement.
Absolutely, just 520 years ago people KNEW the world was flat. 120 years ago the idea that machines would fly people across the world was pure fantasy. In the expansion of human awareness and quantum growth of technology. New facts replace old facts it creates discomfort when it fails to conform to our "accepted" belief patterns.
Phil I agree "many people fight their child's traits", been there got the tee-shirt and ended up waving the white flag. Until I learned to accept and work at a pace determined by my kids all our energy went into this clash of willpower, which I could never win. The child is the one who determines the pace. Acceptance + respect bring huge rewards we have to meet the kids at least half way, whilst rembering that verbal or spoken language is only part of how we communicate. Great Vid
We don't offtimes use a skill that is taught to us by parents in an expected (not normal) fashion because to us, the skill makes no sense. it has come to my attention that for instance, many Autistic children who cannot speak are telepathic. We all used to be and I believe it was through westernization. As for echolalia and scripting -- personally, I script all the damn time. usually its entire films, but it can change. These are actually unused skills that we don't tap into because of --
our need to cling to old cultural memes and ideas/idiocyncrasies that are ineffective due to our return to Atlantean paradigms. Parents like yourself and my parents who are raising Children like me for instance cling to external sources only because we cannot communicate in a manner or language you can understand. I have also come to understand, dear Phil that the ignorance society is in is a contribed one. We have to dig our way out of a hole we've created.
ROFL, what a brilliant observation and turn of phrase, Serge "JZ" but to think otherwise requires stepping outside of the box, most do not think objectively about how the education system operates by a system of rote/echolalia we are a society of "repeaters", we are told to memorise facts figures solutions and our ability is measured by how well we memorise and repeat back in an test We're not rewarded for questioning those facts or dealing with them in a different way. *hugs* C x
It was on his 1999 Tirade I believe and I saw it many times before Diviano's acount was shut down by the man of course. ISn't hat the one with the bumpersticker bit? :) *extends hand*
I find it very interesting how you talk about distinguishing Aspergers type traits in autistic children, because I've always gone at it the other direction: understanding the autistic traits that distinguish individuals with AS from the NT. It had not occurred to me that recognizing AS in people who were able to communicate well allowed people to get a better insight into what is going on in the heads of people with lower functioning forms of autism.
baqaqi 2 years ago
In addition to gaining insight into what is going on their heads the parent will also get a better understanding of what elements of their childs behavior are actually their childs personality...a personality that has some asperger traits/behaviors. Hopefully when they understand that these traits/behaviors are their childs personality they will try to modify them but not eliminate them which causes stress, anxiety, and low self esteem in the child.
Thanks for your comment!
PhilCommander2 2 years ago
Thank you so much for all your videos Phil.
You are simply amazing and give so much hope to us. Thanks a million
Momtomom111 2 years ago
You are a breath of fresh air...thank you!!!
iranandiran 2 years ago
The one area that you only touched on is that having a different viewpoint or way of thinking can be an advantage. Yes, it can put you at a disadvantage socially, but intellect can compensate for that.
However, every major breakthrough (science, math, art, music, technology, etc.) is always made by someone who thinks differently. ALWAYS! Even the smartest "mainstream" thinker is rarely capable of anything more than incremental advancement.
If you don't believe, let history be your guide.
666sigma 2 years ago
Absolutely, just 520 years ago people KNEW the world was flat. 120 years ago the idea that machines would fly people across the world was pure fantasy. In the expansion of human awareness and quantum growth of technology. New facts replace old facts it creates discomfort when it fails to conform to our "accepted" belief patterns.
ascend2luv 2 years ago
thanks for the information. I just bought both books.
sanpob1 2 years ago
Thankyou sanpob1! They have made such a difference for me and Jake.
PhilCommander2 2 years ago
Phil I agree "many people fight their child's traits", been there got the tee-shirt and ended up waving the white flag. Until I learned to accept and work at a pace determined by my kids all our energy went into this clash of willpower, which I could never win. The child is the one who determines the pace. Acceptance + respect bring huge rewards we have to meet the kids at least half way, whilst rembering that verbal or spoken language is only part of how we communicate. Great Vid
ascend2luv 2 years ago
I agree full force. Meow L@@K, its a Caz *takes photos* *Then retreats* Next up, the Ghost hunters Vs teh Wayshowers
Serge165 2 years ago
Good video phil.
jon2xu 2 years ago
Hi Phil
I work with autistic children and you explain this very very well.
Lori
angel0164 2 years ago
We don't offtimes use a skill that is taught to us by parents in an expected (not normal) fashion because to us, the skill makes no sense. it has come to my attention that for instance, many Autistic children who cannot speak are telepathic. We all used to be and I believe it was through westernization. As for echolalia and scripting -- personally, I script all the damn time. usually its entire films, but it can change. These are actually unused skills that we don't tap into because of --
Serge165 2 years ago
our need to cling to old cultural memes and ideas/idiocyncrasies that are ineffective due to our return to Atlantean paradigms. Parents like yourself and my parents who are raising Children like me for instance cling to external sources only because we cannot communicate in a manner or language you can understand. I have also come to understand, dear Phil that the ignorance society is in is a contribed one. We have to dig our way out of a hole we've created.
Serge165 2 years ago
On a side note, you'd think people would want echolalia because that's how schools run anyway, LOL :)
Serge165 2 years ago 2
ROFL, what a brilliant observation and turn of phrase, Serge "JZ" but to think otherwise requires stepping outside of the box, most do not think objectively about how the education system operates by a system of rote/echolalia we are a society of "repeaters", we are told to memorise facts figures solutions and our ability is measured by how well we memorise and repeat back in an test We're not rewarded for questioning those facts or dealing with them in a different way. *hugs* C x
ascend2luv 2 years ago 2
Isn't it the biggest Irony in the world LOL?
Serge165 2 years ago
have you seen video "George Carlin - Teach your children to question?" it sums it up for me :D
ascend2luv 2 years ago
It was on his 1999 Tirade I believe and I saw it many times before Diviano's acount was shut down by the man of course. ISn't hat the one with the bumpersticker bit? :) *extends hand*
Serge165 2 years ago
Education? Try Corporate America!
666sigma 2 years ago