MethodInMyMapness

Records natural history. Fan of maps, meteorology & cuddly bears. Fair weather cyclist. #NeuroDivergent

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@LauraFMcConnell Same here. No-one autistic /ADHD at school. Except I likely am, the few good friends I had at school now seem clearly ND, as were all my significant romantic relationships. The new people I meet now in my 50s that I get on with - all autistic, many ADHD. Wish I knew more earlier.

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@SGV_UK I'm glad you got out for a walk in the park today. Did you see any dogs?

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@SGV_UK Your pinned post mentions reminding you to take promethazine. Would that help?

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@SGV_UK Sorry, I "liked" before I enlarged and saw the scale on the y axis - I thought green was good. Sorry that your mood is down.

[@Autistic Realms @autisticrealms]

Has anyone included the theory of #monotropism in their university or college course?
If so, please comment below with the name of your university/college, the course title and the name of the person delivering it.
I am creating a resource bank. Thank you.

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@Edanouli Interesting. I also know a shockingly little amount of history.

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@Edanouli Thanks for the reminder about "following" - it really helps keep some of the dross away.

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

kids who needed more support were given none, ostracised and it was made very clear that they were not wanted there.

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

I got glad way through reading this before realising it described a school environment - specifically secondary school. I've seen a great supportive primary school, then kids going to "good" secondary schools where "well behaved" kids were shouted at and made to feel small and /1

[Naomi Fisher @naomicfisher]

Imagine you start a new job and they send a strict dress code, down to the colour of your socks and style of your shoe. They also send you a list of equipment which they say you must have every day. Some of it seems a bit strange - two green pens?- but off you go dutifully to Smiths and equip yourself.

On the first day, you’re lined up with your colleagues and inspected. Anyone whose clothes aren’t exactly according to the dress code is told they’ll have to work an extra half hour. Same for any missing equipment. The penalties add up - wrong colour socks and missing protractor? One hour after work.

You’re a bit concerned at this because you had arranged a lift home and if you have to stay late you’ll miss it. You check your clothes and equipment, all seems okay. You pass the check, but the woman next to you has the wrong shoes. She’s distressed at the news that she’ll be staying late - she had plans later. Tough. She starts worrying about how she’s going to get new shoes to avoid the same tomorrow whilst also staying late at work. You don’t know how to help.

You get into your office and look around at your colleagues, but there’s no time to chat. On the whiteboard is a list of expectations for the day. You must be on task at all times and this will be monitored through your computer. Toilet breaks are limited to particular times and you’ll be queuing because it’s the same time for everyone. Eyes must be kept on your computer and this will be tracked. You must sit facing forwards and not slouch. You must use a regulation ruler whenever you read a document. If you break the rules, you’ll be kept after work the same day.

You’re told that if you get too many ‘after works’ then you’ll spend a day in the Quiet Room where no one will talk to you for the whole day and you can’t eat lunch with your colleagues or go to the toilet more than twice. You start to feel a sense of unease. You’re worried about whether you can comply and what will happen if you start gazing off into space or rocking on your chair.

The office is very quiet. ‘Isn’t it lovely?’ says your manager. ‘People here appreciate our structure and clear boundaries. You’ll do the best work you have ever done here because no time is wasted. We’ve set it up so you don’t have to worry about making decisions, you just do what we say and concentrate on your work’.

You think perhaps this isn’t the right place for you, but they remind you that you’ve signed a five year contract without a get out clause. There are no other options. You are powerless.

What effect would that have on you? Would you be happy and relaxed at work? Would you be motivated and doing your best for those five years? Might you feel anxious and trapped or resentful and angry?

And why would we think it would be any different for our kids?

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@AlexHarpin Sorry to hear this. I hope you're feeling better today.

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@spacedoutsmiles I started the process of having an autism assessment (privately in UK). It looked like I had a lot of autistic traits but probably not enough to be diagnosed autistic. Happy to think of myself as neurodivergent.

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@Edanouli I haven't listened to this episode myself but I rate their advice - might be worth a listen? https://t.co/ifLdHZaxZ0

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

Have been blocked elsewhere from my favourite daily quiz / poll. Feeling quite wretched. I made the mistake of asking a question - thought it was valid asking for clarification but beating myself up now that the must have used the wrong tone 🫥

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@draevans I decided not to pay for the full
assessment but happy to call myself ND now. Definitely not NT!

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@draevans I started the process privately to ensure clinician was neuro-affirming. Online questionnaires gave different results on different days, sometimes said I was autistic, sometimes not. I had an initial session, not full assessment- not meeting criteria for autism in all areas.

[Daniel M. Jones @TheAspieWorld]

#autism #autistic #adhd
🎨🗣 Visual planning and social scripts can be powerful tools for effective communication, especially for those navigating social interactions differently. 🌟✨ Using visual aids, such as pictures, charts, or written scripts, helps in structuring

[Dr 🫥:. #Autism or #dyslexia. Anxiety kills @draevans]

A Celtic Christmas

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@AnnMemmott Definitely not. I struggled with speech mainly in my teens and early twenties.

[MethodInMyMapness @MMapness]

@outdoorperscrip @AnnMemmott Same here