Planet Carter: August 2010

High Functing Autism

People with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome do not have the delayed language development that's typically found in people with autism. In addition, people with high-functioning autism have average or above average intelligence. However, they may show other behaviors and signs similar to what's seen with other types of autism: delay in motor skills lack of skill in interacting with others little understanding of the abstract uses of language, such as humor or give-and-take in a conversation obsessive interest in specific items or information strong reactions to textures, smells, sounds, sights, or other stimuli that others might not even notice, such as a flickering light Unlike people with other forms of autism, people with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome want to be involved with others. They simply don't know how to go about it. They may not be able to understand others' emotions. They may not read facial expressions or body language well. As a result, they may be teased and often feel like social outcasts. The unwanted social isolation can lead to anxiety and depression.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

piece of pizza

I was upset with Carter when we were trying to clean the playroom and said "you peice of..." and he giggled and said, "mommy you called me a pizza" oh the things they hear

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Kristen Carter

Carter and I were having a rare moment of peace before going to bed. Coleman was asleep(thank God),Connor went out with friends and David was still out of town. Carter looks at me and asked ""Mommy, do I have Daddy's eyes, I said, Yes, you do love bug", "mommy, do I have daddy's hair?...hands?...nose?" "yes you do and you have "his belly and his hiney," I said To which Carter replied " but mommy, I have your heart"!