Neurodivergent chicken keepers

[BantyChooks]

I mean with my adhd I have trouble focusing. I also hyperfixate on things. I have trouble with being very emotional. My brain feels so loud all the time that I can’t think about the things a need too. But It’s cool that you don’t notice it!

I see. I’m not sure if I don’t notice it so much as I don’t understand what the label means. I know it has something to do with socializing, but I am very good at socializing with my chickens so I can’t see how that could possibly be an issue.

 

[SpotTheCat]

Interesting thread. I was diagnosed with autism a few years ago after a doctor told me during a regular checkup that I probably had it and sent me for an evaluation. I’m not sure what difference it makes - I don’t understand it fully.

Autism is quite a massive spectrum! My autism doesn't really affect me either but it does affect some people a lot

Some of the common things I can remember
-difficulty with talking to people/communication/social interactions
-sensory issues
-understanding facial expressions
-difficulty understanding sarcasm
-taking things too literally
-liking routines
- struggling with unexpected things or changes to the routine

There is a lot more

 

[BantyChooks]

Autism is quite a massive spectrum! My autism doesn't really affect me either but it does affect some people a lot

Some of the common things I can remember
-difficulty with talking to people/communication/social interactions
-sensory issues
-understanding facial expressions
-difficulty understanding sarcasm
-taking things too literally
-liking routines
- struggling with unexpected things or changes to the routine

There is a lot more

I see, thank you for the explanation. I do love my routines.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Has anyone here used Acupressure rings? I've been thinking about getting myself some.

Can we get a picture of these please? My DH and also The Kid (grandson we are raising) are both on the spectrum, and the more I read and learn the more I am beginning to suspect/ realize that I probably am too (it explains SOOO much!). Probably why DH and I get along so perfectly together, ha!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

DH sometimes uses the tv remote as a fidget and that is so not a good plan! Sometimes he uses a water bottle too - one from the store, and those things are VERY noisy.

 

[Patiocoturnix]

DH sometimes uses the tv remote as a fidget and that is so not a good plan! Sometimes he uses a water bottle too - one from the store, and those things are VERY noisy.

Tv remotes are really good fidgets all the diffrent buttons to press

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

Can we get a picture of these please? My DH and also The Kid (grandson we are raising) are both on the spectrum, and the more I read and learn the more I am beginning to suspect/ realize that I probably am too (it explains SOOO much!). Probably why DH and I get along so perfectly together, ha!

They're these! https://www.amazon.com/Goda-Acupressure-Massage-Rings-Set/dp/B00G2G22IO

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

DH sometimes uses the tv remote as a fidget and that is so not a good plan! Sometimes he uses a water bottle too - one from the store, and those things are VERY noisy.

My water bottle makes a very nice click when you open/close the lid so sometimes I do sit there opening and closing it

 

[BigBlueHen53]

They're these! https://www.amazon.com/Goda-Acupressure-Massage-Rings-Set/dp/B00G2G22IO

Thank you!

 

[calicocows]

im a ring/jewelry fidgeter + hand wringing, rubbing my thumbs, leg shaking/bouncing, a lot of movement. i also like to keep a small weighted stuffed animal with me