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I know that sometimes I appear awkward - BUT I am Autistic


Lisa

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Hi

 

Because I have Autism, I am unable to read between the lines of what someone is saying. Thus far more misunderstanding occur, for me that most people, who are 'neuro typicals'.

 

I also have serious problems with equipment and software which are designed to be intuitive.

 

Recently I have been having problems, with uploading files to RMWEB. Because of my Autism the help information provided is worse than useless to me. The only way I have of solving such problems is to experiment.

 

This often lands me in trouble, because others think that I am trying, to misuse one of the sites options. My last blog entry on RMWEB, for some reason was viewed by the majority of the moderation team, within a hour of putting it online.

 

The technique of making a 'test entry' draft, and not clicking the publish button is so that it will not appear on the blog list, but can be fully tested, before proceeding further. Incidentally this technique was suggested by a member of the moderation. team.

 

I hope this entry, clears the air and will lead to there being less misunderstanding of me and my actions in the future.

 

Lisa

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  • RMweb Gold

hi Lisa, I have two sons, Josh has Asbergers and ADHD. George has profound developmental issues and epilepsy. There are a few of us on the forum with experience of the spectrum. You are not alone :)

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Same here Lisa - my son just sees life from his unique viewpoint and like you he can achieve surprisingly good results through experimentation and persistence - great qualities - I'm sure there are many more people here who understand. You're in good company!

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I have twin grandsons, just turned three and we are "developing alongside them" and whilst Autism effects most of their daily life - railways are the spark that brightens their day. Despite their communication difficulties, they readily identify Class 60s and Class 50s and due to their 'routine' must watch the passing of the Robeston - Theale/Westerleigh tanks before proceeding to nursery school.

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Last week they joined me operating my shunting plank for the first time, and were attentive and as good as gold - not trying to touch or prod the stock, but studying the shunter intently as it moved about the layout.

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We use Thomas the Tank characters and stories to assist their development, for counting, colours and the morals of the stories.

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The achievements of all children are a milestone, but in the case of Rhys & Daniel, I'm the proudest 'bampy' one can imagine.

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Brian R

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Thanks for sharing. This is the only way for people to know what your problem is.

Worked several years with children with behauvior problems, including autism.

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  • RMweb Gold

Hi Lisa, I hope you solve the problems with uploading to RMweb. I enjoyed the video with the St Ouen run-round, that was an interesting way of presenting a layout plan. I look forward to seeing some more.

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Thanks for your comments. Last night I been doing some modelling. I made more progress than on any single day before.

 

Lisa

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  • RMweb Gold

I hadn't noticed Lisa and we have had conversations at Taunton and Wallingford. I do hope I haven't seemed rude to you.

Don

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