Chapters 2-47

I though the diagrams were interesting too, I guess perhaps that it is because people with Autism are very visual. The whole format of the book is so different and interesting..I'm hoping I can find some time to read this weekend..


I found the description of how he saw emotions and when a person blew out it could mean 3 things etc really facinating..imagine having to think about what degree a person was blowing out to work out whether they were angry upset etc..information we just take it for granted naturally

I laughed about the part when he hit the policeman when he tried to touch him, and then later when they were letting him go, they asked him"did you mean to hit the policeman?" and he replies "yes he was touching me" I just reminds me of clients I have worked with so much over the years..

I told DP he has to read this book, he has a client with fragile X syndrome , who is extremely literal as well. The young girl I work with on weekends (I ahve her every second weekend for respite) is classically Autistic, she is is also very literal, and mimic facial expressions, and if you say "Turn around, so I can fix your shirt" she'll spin on the spot..things like that.. she is non verbal though..

Anyhow it is 2.30am time I went back to bed..