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Susan60

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Lifelong learner, leftie, AuADHD, Bunurong country, Australia. She/her. Won’t boost photos without alt txt (unless I forget!).

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Susan60, to random
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Off to Sydney today. Lots of Jetstar reminders about our 12.25 flight. Get to departure gate - hour delay. 😡

LehtoriTuomo, to actuallyautistic
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I read about auditory processing difficulties a week or so ago. References mentioned difficulty of processing spoken instructions as one symptom. I thought that I don't have such difficulty.

This weekend, my spouse told about how she and the dog have now practiced walking on the same side of the path instead of the dog going everywhere. I asked how they have done it. She explained her three point procedure, at which point I said it sounds complicated.

Another heureka moment for me! The procedure certainly wasn't difficult. It was the number of points. For me, two points would've been ok, the third point caused my brain to give a "can not process" error message. Turns out I do have difficulties in processing oral instructions.

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Susan60,
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@LehtoriTuomo @actuallyautistic

Oh! Prepare for incoming dump re my experience! (Which as I’ve learned, is not about making the situation all about me, but in expressing my understanding & empathy & contributing material to the conversation.)

I had heard about it but only really found out what it was when, wait for it, I was listening to a podcast. Ironic. I never used to “do” podcasts. I used to listen to music, the news & reasonable quality radio programs (as opposed to inane stuff) while driving to work, but it’s not where I go for information. I prefer to read, or even watch a screen where watching people speak helps to engage & hold my attention.

I like lectures, but used to take copious notes at uni & even take a notebook & pen to public lectures & talks. Writing notes helps me process & remember what I’ve heard.

I started listening to podcasts when some on neurodivergence were recommended to me, but they only “work” if I’m on my exercise machine. Even then, I find myself wanting to take notes &/or read the transcript afterwards.

During my teaching studies, I was told to always write instructions onto the board to ensure that students who struggled with verbal instructions had another resource. So naturally, as a teacher who was autistic but totally oblivious to that fact, I did so.

I love written instructions, lists etc, & directions. Tell me how to get somewhere without showing me a map, & I’ll get lost. And while I can follow GPS instructions, I really, really dislike them.

Us later diagnosed people have become so good at developing strategies that clearly help, but mask our issues, even from ourselves.

The weird thing is that I can engage in vibrant conversations (but difficult discussions are better done in instalments, sometimes with written reflections.)

I think we get this idea in our head that various conditions should be easily recognised & diagnosed. We don’t allow for the fact that we can be very good (or somewhat capable) at devising strategies without even realising that we’re doing so. They’re just “the way we do things”. Then someone points something out or we have an epiphany…

Susan60,
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When I was diagnosed with ADHD last year, the doc said I’d clearly developed strategies to cope, which usually, but don’t always work, but also masked my ADHD.

EVDHmn, to fun
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What’s everyone listening today for their Sunday or Monday morning on the other side of the globe?

Boost for reach?

Does anyone have a goto playlist for fun? Any upbeat or soulful playlists the speak to your heart?

I’m in the mood for something different maybe some others would like to share some playlists for any occasion?




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Pls and thanks I appreciate you!

Susan60,
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I like a lot of classical music, but don’t know enough about it to know what I like. I like some jazz, some of most genres actually, but not the heaviest rock.?

theaardvark, to Autism
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How does everyone know how, when and how much they're masking?
As a late-diagnosed , I struggle to differentiate between "me but masking" and "me but in a diff situation".
Now that I know I'm autistic, I even miss the person I used to be in some situations before I knew.
I used to call myself a "social chameleon" - I just changed automatically to suit the circumstances.
But who actually am I and what is just a mask?
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Susan60,
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@theaardvark @actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd

I’m working this out. Before I realised I was autistic, I had already given myself permission to avoid people who bore or irritate me, whereas before I’d always focussed on politely engaging with them.

Susan60,
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But I’m still identifying my sensory sensitivities, the way I mask them, & many other forms of masking.

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