Just recently, we’ve noticed that Ledger has been super sensitive to noise. We’re trying to figure out whether it is the volume of a noise, or the pitch of the noise. Sometimes something that you think would bother him doesn’t at all, and then something that really shouldn’t could cause a complete drop-to-the-ground meltdown. We’re learning through trial and error what some of those things are. I need to do certain chores when Ledger is at intervention for the morning. Everyday tasks like making a smoothie in the blender, vacuuming, using the dust buster, or even drying my hair are not easy noises for him to tolerate. So I choose, for my sanity and his, to do them when he is not in the house. Some people believe that the more exposure he has to something may help him overcome any difficulties he may be having, and to an extent I would say that I sometimes agree. But it’s not always that easy either…
I think this video needs to be seen by everyone. Its purpose is to show the world how Carly, a teen with autism who communicates through typing, views a simple everyday experience like going to a coffee shop. It is so eye opening and really makes you think about how overwhelming a “simple task” can be to someone who has autism. Click on Carly’s Cafe and take a look…
Life Unexpected 