Planet Carter: August 2011

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.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

refill

My family went to Chili's for dinner tonight. Our waitress asked us if we needed a refill on anything and Carter yells "I'd like a refill on my pizza, Thanks."

The Devils tests

Carter announced after school today that he took the Devils test. He meant Dibbles but when i tried to tell him it was dibbles not Devils he corrected me. All standardized test are from the devil so this is fairly accurate.

Monday, August 8, 2011

pray for rain

Louisiana has had a major drought for the last few months. No ones grass is green. We have had 38 days of triple digit heat. today was 109'. So we have been praying for rain the last few months, but I didn't know Carter was paying much attention. We walked out side and the sprinklers were on and he grabbed Coleman and my hand and prayed "thank you Lord for the water you have given us"...I wish