Compassion is the spark that ignites the flame of hope
Towards a more Humane Society. Contemplating an emotion, 1 line a day.
Our divided and conflicted world needs compassion more than ever. #MentalHealth.
Ventriloquism Effect in Multisensory Integration
[Concepts in Sensorimotor Research]
The ventriloquism effect can also occur in other situations where there is a mismatch between the visual and auditory information, such as when watching a movie with dubbed audio, or when hearing a person speak on a phone or speaker. The brain uses contextual cues to determine the location of the sound source and can be influenced by visual information, leading to the perception of the sound coming from a different location.
There is some evidence to suggest that autistics may process sensory information differently than neurotypicals, including the processing of auditory information and less fooled by the ventriloquism effect which may suggest that autistics have difficulty integrating information form different senses (which has implication in terms of social interactions).
Other studies have suggested that individuals with autism may have heightened sensitivity to certain auditory stimuli and may experience difficulty in filtering out irrelevant sounds. This hypersensitivity to sound could potentially interfere with the integration of visual and auditory information, leading to a weaker ventriloquism effect.
However the caveat is that research on the relationship between autism & ventriloquism effect is ongoing and not fully understood. So nothing is set in stone.
Sarcasm and the Literal Thinker stereotype
An autism stereotype I heard during a recent talk was "sarcasm hit-or-miss," as further evidence of a child being autistic.
But isn't "sarcasm hit-miss" is equally true of the NT population, as not everyone gets sarcasm.
Sarcasm is not an autistic identifier and this idea seems to derive from another misconception;
that ALL autistics must be only literal thinkers.
Cellular Neuroscience grade
I made an A in this super tough Cell Neuroscience course, filled with baffling weekly quizzes; a course which consumed most of my life this semester.
OMG.
Doing things no one can imagine
Like moi? Deja Vu!!
Who could have imagined I could get to do what I'm doing now. I've finished 1 year of Grad School.
I'm still in awe and wonderstruck.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of, who do the things no one can imagine.” (Alan Turing)
ASQ: Ages and Stages Questionnaires
The Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) is a developmental screening tool designed to assess the developmental progress of children from birth to 5 years of age.
The ASQ is a parent-reported questionnaire that assesses various domains of child development, including communication, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving, personal-social skills, and adaptive behaviors. It is used to identify potential developmental delays or concerns and determine the need for further evaluation or intervention.
Limitations of the ASQ include the reliance on parent-reported information, which may be subject to biases or inaccuracies.
Scoring and Interpretation:
The ASQ uses a scoring system based on the number and nature of items that the child has achieved. Each item is scored as "yes," "sometimes," or "not yet." The scores are used to identify potential developmental concerns or delays. There are established cutoff scores for each age-specific questionnaire that help determine if further evaluation or intervention is needed.
The ASQ was developed by Jane Squires and Diane Bricker in the 1990s.
Citation:
Squires, J., & Bricker, D. (2009). Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ-3™). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.
The ASQ is a parent-reported questionnaire that assesses various domains of child development, including communication, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving, personal-social skills, and adaptive behaviors. It is used to identify potential developmental delays or concerns and determine the need for further evaluation or intervention.
Limitations of the ASQ include the reliance on parent-reported information, which may be subject to biases or inaccuracies.
Scoring and Interpretation:
The ASQ uses a scoring system based on the number and nature of items that the child has achieved. Each item is scored as "yes," "sometimes," or "not yet." The scores are used to identify potential developmental concerns or delays. There are established cutoff scores for each age-specific questionnaire that help determine if further evaluation or intervention is needed.
The ASQ was developed by Jane Squires and Diane Bricker in the 1990s.
Citation:
Squires, J., & Bricker, D. (2009). Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ-3™). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.
Equanimity is the patience to wait for the right moment
Towards a more humane society. #MentalHealth. Contemplation, one line a day.
Compassion is the seed of love that blooms into kindness
Towards a more Humane Society. Contemplating an emotion, 1 line a day.
Our divided and conflicted world needs compassion more than ever. #MentalHealth.
KINDNESS
Towards a more Humane Society. Contemplating an emotion and writing one line each day on it. #MentalHealth. This month is KINDNESS
Choose kindness today, it may be the only good someone receives.
Be kind, not because it's easy, but because it's necessary.
Kindness is contagious. Let's spread it like wildfire.
In a world where you can be anything, choose to be kind.
Kindness is not a weakness, it's a superpower.
Small acts of kindness can make big differences in someone's life.
The world needs more kindness. Be the change you wish to see.
A kind word can change someone's entire day.
Kindness costs nothing, but its value is immeasurable.
When in doubt, choose kindness.
Kindness is like a spark that ignites a chain reaction of goodness.
One small act of kindness can create a ripple effect that can change the world.
In a world full of hate, be the light that shines with kindness.
The world could use more kindness warriors.
Kindness is the language that everyone can understand.
The world can never have too much kindness.
Kindness is the sunshine that brightens up the world.
Kindness is the easiest currency to spread around.
Kindness is the ripple effect that can change the world.
Kindness is the fuel that ignites the fire of hope.
One small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life.
Kindness is the glue that binds us together as human beings.
The power of kindness is in the simplest of gestures.
Kindness is the key to unlocking the door to happiness.
Kindness is the magic that makes the world a better place.
Be kind, it costs nothing but means everything.
Kindness is the compass that guides us in the right direction.
Kindness is the gift that keeps on giving.
-Hari Srinivasan
April 30 is Autism Seniors Day
Recognizing that autism will not magic away in old age.
Also the fact that the thousands and thousands of young autistic adults of today will be the autistic seniors of tomorrow.
What are the issues we will face as with both autism+Old Age?
What kind of supports will we need?
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