Planet Carter: first loose tooth

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.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

first loose tooth

Carter Allan lost his first tooth on Valentines day 2011. It was a big moment for me. I kind of wiggled harder than he thought I was going to wiggle it. And when it fell out he saw the blood and wigged out a little, but after he saw himself in the mirror he was fine. Sometimes he has to have a moment of freaking out but he always calms down. I rubbed his ears, like in the brain gym exercises and he said, "mom I love...when you rub my ears, it calms me down." I'm glad I'm good for something!