tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post7454559840879243728..comments2016-02-07T10:38:02.234-08:00Comments on Tiny Tyger, Baby Bear and Me: Has Autism Increased?Lady Nymhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-74764783915746389512016-01-23T12:11:54.832-08:002016-01-23T12:11:54.832-08:00Fantastic post again Nym! The same could be said a...Fantastic post again Nym! The same could be said about so many topics too, the internet is a powerful thing. Before I had Hayden, I was a little bit cynical about how many children were being diagnosed (something I am totally ashamed of, of course!) but when I look back now, I could say I knew about 4 or 5 children on the spectrum at school that were always just considered naughty. It isn't rising it is just more understood and talked about. It still has a lot of room for growth though I think! Thank you for linking up to #spectrumsunday, I really hope you join me again this week xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886733520652046512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-22023777685894507282016-01-22T03:48:46.976-08:002016-01-22T03:48:46.976-08:00It's really interesting to see awareness rise....It's really interesting to see awareness rise. My mum's best friend's daughter is quite severely autistic and was born when I was around 9 or 10 so I've grown up always knowing about it but not the nuances of the spectrum. There's always something new to learn.<br /><br />I read a really interesting article earlier in the week about ADHD and how it seems like more people are becoming ADHD but actually it's just that the diagnostic criteria, particularly for girls and women, wasn't suitable as they present very differently than boys and men. It was fascinating and heartbreaking to read about, as the author described, a lost generation of women who have never realised they had a neurological disorder and have been trying to cope with the symptoms while feeling like it's something they're doing wrong.Sorcha MacKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318195311351040147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-15803408400657426922016-01-20T12:43:00.591-08:002016-01-20T12:43:00.591-08:00The first thing the first couple of health care pr...The first thing the first couple of health care professionals I talked to about Tyger said was, 'Well, he gives good eye contact...' It's still such a big myth but more and more people are realising, luckily.Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-4257748845554706752016-01-20T12:41:37.672-08:002016-01-20T12:41:37.672-08:00Thank you. It's actually really comfy and war...Thank you. It's actually really comfy and warm! Haha.<br /><br />Yes, many more people are being diagnosed as adults these days.Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-12094900054928327782016-01-20T12:40:40.928-08:002016-01-20T12:40:40.928-08:00Yes, I'm sure my mum has mentioned an older ge...Yes, I'm sure my mum has mentioned an older generation relative on her side who was thought to be mentally retarded (she did a lot of family tree stuff for a while) but she highly suspects it was actually autism!Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-61306407364607217352016-01-20T12:38:18.980-08:002016-01-20T12:38:18.980-08:00Yes, that's another good point. I think both ...Yes, that's another good point. I think both because of more awareness and because of less stigma?Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-24607169885265670012016-01-20T12:37:38.567-08:002016-01-20T12:37:38.567-08:00Funnily enough, I bought it for my mum for Christm...Funnily enough, I bought it for my mum for Christmas! She says it will probably take her a little while to get through, though, so I won't get a chance to read it in the near future.Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-72892887034856585052016-01-20T12:36:20.829-08:002016-01-20T12:36:20.829-08:00Oh, yes, I find all the newer research into women ...Oh, yes, I find all the newer research into women on the spectrum very interesting. I started looking into it when my sister was diagnosed but since realising I probably have Asperger's, too, I've looked even further. I'll probably write another blog post on it in the future, actually.Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-21070697973382348862016-01-20T12:32:44.625-08:002016-01-20T12:32:44.625-08:00Unfortunately, it can still take that long in some...Unfortunately, it can still take that long in some areas. I was very lucky with Tyger that the hospital we were referred to has an excellent paediatric team with great knowledge of ASD and he was diagnosed relatively quickly (though, it still took over a year from when I first brought it up).Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-58543012865478753032016-01-20T12:30:06.966-08:002016-01-20T12:30:06.966-08:00There are kids I knew at school who seemed really ...There are kids I knew at school who seemed really 'weird' at the time (even weirder than me!) and now I think back to their behaviours and wonder if they're actually on the spectrum.Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-61242930444936483232016-01-20T12:28:45.245-08:002016-01-20T12:28:45.245-08:00Absolutely.Absolutely.Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-72170358426413007382016-01-20T12:28:04.232-08:002016-01-20T12:28:04.232-08:00Yes, I'm pretty sure my Grandma is autistic bu...Yes, I'm pretty sure my Grandma is autistic but anyone other than her family would probably be surprised to learn that.Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-48113641625759223032016-01-20T12:26:55.896-08:002016-01-20T12:26:55.896-08:00Fingers crossed!Fingers crossed!Lady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-19618918383591095982016-01-19T08:45:54.661-08:002016-01-19T08:45:54.661-08:00My son is currently going through the process of b...My son is currently going through the process of being assessed for ASD and having read many articles on the subject I whole heartedly agree with you. Just a couple of years ago my son would have been totally dismissed as being on the spectrum because he gives eye contact but now that more id known about the condition it is realised that eye contact is not the be all and end all of ASD which is exactly why it is called a 'spectrum'. I'm so glad that more id known about it now and that more people are being diagnosed and getting the help they need.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761937908198485162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-89952329244409049562016-01-19T04:54:38.472-08:002016-01-19T04:54:38.472-08:00In so don't veleibve autism is rising but unde...In so don't veleibve autism is rising but understanding is more apparent and so hope this continues as there is more depth to the disorder.<br />Thinking about the rise in diagnose there is also all the older generations who are slowly getting diagnosed in the later years contribute to number of cases. <br />Great post by the way and who says what is normal or not (but I won't go into that as it is a whole new subject, lol).<br />P.s. I love the unicorn hat :) X #spectrumSunday<br />thisiswhereitisathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562590012796034024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-77805415372841910732016-01-19T04:16:04.683-08:002016-01-19T04:16:04.683-08:00My Teenager has Autism and when he was diagnosed a...My Teenager has Autism and when he was diagnosed at 3 1/2, I knew virtually nothing about Autism. I have an uncle on my mother's side and an Aunt on my father's side who were both diagnosed as being partially mentally retarted. I would say that my aunt would more than likely get an Autism diagnosis now though. I remember her obsession with collecting baseball cards and she loves Baseball. I remember she had to have a certain routine that she never strayed from and when she did, it wasn't her choice and she would be in a bad mood the rest of the day. I absolutely believe that it's because of the awareness of Autism now and all of the research done to try to understand it and how it develops in a child. #abitofeverythingMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189475705940533119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-22712196929572811692016-01-19T01:47:29.328-08:002016-01-19T01:47:29.328-08:00I also think parents are more likely to seek a dia...I also think parents are more likely to seek a diagnosis nowadays. Maybe that's due to more awareness. Great post #twinklytuesdayClaire | Life Love & Dirty Disheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00882341402664163581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-35739321043319297452016-01-18T23:58:48.480-08:002016-01-18T23:58:48.480-08:00Spot on. I have been reading Neurotribes the legac...Spot on. I have been reading Neurotribes the legacy of autism by Steve Silberman. Have you read it? It is s very thought provoking and interesting read and he raises this point too. <br />The change in criteria for diagnosis has also lead to more children being identified as autism is now accepted as a broad spectrum but previously the criteria were much narrower and would not have included those deemed high functioning. Spectrum Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223279993291949320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-32662009729476282602016-01-18T14:30:27.143-08:002016-01-18T14:30:27.143-08:00From everything I've read, it seems like you a...From everything I've read, it seems like you are right about it being a case of better understanding and diagnosis than an actual rise in people on the spectrum. The new research into autism, especially on the Asperger's end, in women has been fascinating - that women tend to be very good at social mirroring and other techniques that help them hide the more diagnostic traits, which is why there seems to be a bias to it appearing more in men. Really interesting area and I hope the growing understanding will mean kids growing up with a diagnosis now will be able to access even more support and understanding from their peers as well as the medical profession. #MarvmondaysAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849546722764644152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-6778833535173509462016-01-18T11:36:37.560-08:002016-01-18T11:36:37.560-08:00My brother was severely autistic growing up so the...My brother was severely autistic growing up so there was no question of it but my friends brother wasn't diagnosed for a long time. I agree that it's because more people are being diagnosed now as opposed to the past. My brother wasn't diagnosed for 5 years and he was severe so it shows how long it took! Thanks for linking up to #MarvMondays. Kaye xohelloarchie.bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903944894795580488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-21672346535363010952016-01-18T01:27:56.584-08:002016-01-18T01:27:56.584-08:00I do agree with you, when I was young, some kids w...I do agree with you, when I was young, some kids were just seen as a bit weird, not enough was known, it is so much better for them and for everyone around them to more fully understand these conditions, know how to handle them as the individual and as someone coming into contact with an autistic person. Bring on the understanding, acceptance and research, it can only be a good thing. #marvmondaysCoombe Mill - Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876037849361745669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-81676617478371066222016-01-17T13:21:10.599-08:002016-01-17T13:21:10.599-08:00Great post. I agree completely. Just because diagn...Great post. I agree completely. Just because diagnosis is increasing, doesn't mean ASD is increasing. #spectrumsundaySomeone's Mum (Danielle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07601459041389161941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-53553442161932169322016-01-17T03:27:16.203-08:002016-01-17T03:27:16.203-08:00My Mum wore trousers and jumpers on the beach, was...My Mum wore trousers and jumpers on the beach, was very unsympathetic to my emotional needs, had a daily routine that was not to be interrupted and was very fearful of change. Pretty sure she is on the spectrum, but obviously never diagnosed.Looby Luscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09213636014583947553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318006438685218297.post-18160761327883933552016-01-17T03:25:22.183-08:002016-01-17T03:25:22.183-08:00This is so insightful, as always. I think you'...This is so insightful, as always. I think you're absolutely spot on too and hopefully the increasing awareness and education helps to end some of the stigma and isolation. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711347186086728697noreply@blogger.com