High Functioning Autism and Sensory Issues - Diana's World

A brief view into the life of Diana, a teen with a form of high functioning autism (PDD-NOS). Diana talks about sensory issues and how they affect her ability to interact with other people. She recounts early childhood behaviors and shares some of the coping strategies she has learned.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• autism
• high functioning autism
• sensory dysfunction
• sensory processing
• sensory disorder
• teens and autism
• PPD-NOS
• Asperger's
• Apergers

[violinist881]

I make those finger movements as I talk too! it's my way of focusing

[ToniBoucher]

@violinist881 Thanks for sharing!  It's important for people to understand.

[violinist881]

@ToniBoucher don't worry, I know just how she feels:) she's a wonderful person and I believe she'll be a successful person someday! cheers!

[ToniBoucher]

@violinist881 I know. Anyone who learns to deal with the challenges that you both deal with every day is already a success in my mind! Thanks-

[mibrahem3000]

hi i have autistic son 4years old i dont know how to help him he stemming to much and sometimes cry plz tell me how to help him

[ToniBoucher]

@mibrahem3000 This is very hard to deal with. Stims help a child deal with anxiety and or concentrate. There could be many reasons for crying- an unidentified medical condition (headaches, GI issues, seizures), inability to communicate needs, anxiety or a painful sensory issue.

[cspmommyof3]

she is adorable!!!!! My son has PDD-NOS and is JUST LIKE HER!!!!! Down to the rocks.....aghhh!!!!!

[aspietrait101]

@ToniBoucher Did you ever do an eye dominance test? If you are left eye dominant, there is a good chance that you may be a closet lefty, since you are living now as a righty.

Did your daughter inherit the autism from her mother or father's side?

[anecann]

@Roachtrix We born being autistic, no one develops autism. You're anxious thats all. Maybe will help you ask that question to a proffesional.

[Roachtrix]

I have anxiety certain noises are becoming more bothersom am I developing autism?

[maryuby]

Thank you so much for sharing. I also have a teenager with pdd-nos and has varios sensory issues. God Bless you Diana you are a beautiful young woman..

[violinist881]

@ToniBoucher thank you for those kinds words:) it gives me a strong sense of encouragement!;)