Sensory Processing Disorder

Is a invisible neurological condition that impacts a persons ability to filter, process and respond to sensory input.

All the senses in my body are highly sensitive...

Below you can read how it effects me .....

SOUNDS ~
Sounds that really bother me are 
Barking Dogs, Kids screaming, babies crying, loud pitch sounds, loud pitch voices, the shopping carts in stores.
I can hear a trucks motor from 3 blocks away, I can also feel the vibrations in my body. I can also hear sounds no one else can hear.

 TOUCH ~

What it feels like ~


Have you ever felt that the collar on your shirt was too tight, 

so you had to pull on it , stretch it out.

Or the tags was bothering your skin, I have to cut all the tags out of my clothes.

CLOTHING ~

Clothing Textures - 

The first thing I do when I enter a store, is walk around feeling all the textures of all the clothes, to find the softest ones.
Whatever goes on my body has to be 
extremely soft or you can't touch it or wear it. 

All clothes has to be loose so you dont feel 
the seams against your skin.

I can't stand layer of clothing in the winter, 
not comfortable at all.


SOCKS - the seams bother your toes, so you wear them inside out. Cozy socks are the only socks I can wear. 

SHIRTS - all collars are cut out of your shirts, tags too. 
They bother my neck.


BRAS - I Hate them!!! I hate the way they feel around my body.

PANTS - they have to be loose because the seams can't be touching my skin at all.

SHOES - the seams in sneakers/shoes bother your feet, so you need to 
get extra wide and 1 or 2 sizes larger.

MOTOR SKILLS ~  

I was never able to drive.
 My reflexes in my feet and legs don't work 
properly. 

I couldn't get my foot off the gas fast enough.I was easily
distracted by everything around me 
and I couldn't function properly. 
(way too much for my brain to process) 
So driving just wasn't for me. 
I learned to walk to places, take a bus, cabs, riding a bike to get to where I have to go. 
I am very clumsy, I trip over my own feet, trip over sidewalks. 
Could never ride a skateboard, skip, jump rope, double jump, or do a cartwheel.
I got sick on all rides - Ferris Wheels, Roller Coasters. 
Any type of ride that would spin me around I got sick on. 
It took me a real long time to learn how to ride a bike.


Car sick - can't read a map, or read anything that involves my head to be down while in motion in a car. 

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Here are some web sites to read more about SPD 
or Sensory Processing Disorder....

http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/

http://spdfoundation.net/about-sensory-processing-disorder.html

http://www.hsperson.com/

http://www.child-behavior-guide.com/sensory-processing-disorder.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/children- sensory-issues_n_1506341.html

http://sensorysmarts.com/index.html

http://children.webmd.com/sensory-integration-dysfunction


SENSORY STORE  ~

 

http://www.sensorysmartstore.com/

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Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)

What is it ....

Auditory processing disorder (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), is an umbrella term for a variety of disorders that affect the way the brain processes auditory information. Individuals with APD usually have normal structure and function of the outer, middle and inner ear (peripheral hearing).

http://www.ldonline.org/article/5919

People would tell me - you only hear what u wanna hear, 

but that wasn't by choice. 

I had this all my life and I never knew what it was until  I was diagnosed with it in 2012 when I was 55 years old. 

Then I knew I was not going crazy. My brain doesn't process verbal input properly. I just get pieces of the conversation . Feels like, If someone would talk to me by the time they get to the middle of the sentence my brain would still be trying to process the first 3 words. By the time they get to the last word, My Brain is still trying to process the first 3 words.....

http://theapdfoundation.org/

Asperger syndrome

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Is a developmental disorder.  It impacts on the individual's
ability to communicate and socialize, among other things.


The patients of Asperger syndrome exhibit lack of empathy
towards their peers. They experience trouble in social
interactions, due to which they fail to develop friendships.
They experience difficulties in reciprocating to situations.
Many of the individuals with Asperger syndrome
bear an understanding of emotions
but they are unable to express themselves,
 thus appearing insensitive.
They do not seem to take interest in sharing their experiences
with others of their age.
They lack coordination of physical movements
and show a delayed acquisition of motor skills.
Although they understand social norms
and codes of conduct, they find it extremely difficult
to implement them. It so happens, that they want to socialize
but lack the ability to do so. And this disheartens them further.
They are unable to comprehend figurative language
and often fail to interpret the different shades
of humor and sarcasm.
Individuals with Asperger syndrome are victims of a disorder
that can frustrate them and dampen their enthusiasm for life.
It is important to help them overcome their difficulties,
keep up their spirits and help them lead a normal life.



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Here are some web sites that may help...

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/aspergers-symptoms-in-adults.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7601.php

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Asperger_syndrome_and_adults

http://www.autism.org.uk/card

http://www.autism-help.org/communication-autism-introduction.htm


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~ Facebook Pages ~


https://www.facebook.com/AspergerSyndromeAwareness




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I was born with Aspergers but 

never properly diagnosed til 2011. 

There are not many doctors out there in this world that we live in that do testing on Adults, and if they are out there they are very hard to find!
But here is a note for the people that do think they have it,

 Dont Give Up! 

It might be a big struggle living your life and trying to find someone to help you and diagnosed you.
There are doctor's out there that can help you.
Have Faith and be Patient and do a lot of talking to people, make phone calls, ask questions and write this all down.  Asking who does the testing, and where you need to go.
Just keep track of who you spoke to, write down the dates and what they said.
Get yourself a notebook

 It took me years to do this.  I would give up a few times
and wonder,
 is it all worth it?
But I always picked myself up, dusted myself off and tried once again to get help and find answers....
Just remember your journey to finding all the answers
doesn't end until you find the right answers!


DON'T EVER GIVE UP!








Here are some web sites that can help you understand it better ~
http://www.ldonline.org/article/5919

http://theapdfoundation.org/

Life as I know it

I am married with no children.  

We have a toy Manchester Terrier 

as of 2015 he is 15 and he will be 16 in June.

We were married back in 2004, on Valentine's Day.

We were married inside of Jenkinsons Aquarium on the Point Pleasant Boardwalk, Point Pleasant NJ.

http://jenkinsons.com/aquarium/

My Tattoos

I love Tattoos ~

Tattoos to me release inner pain.....

This is when I first got this one in the summer of 2014.

I designed it myself, those are my fav doodle flowers

This one is after, when it is all healed up..

Looking Threw my eyes.....

Looking Threw my eyes.....

This is how I used to see without my glasses on
This is also how I used to see in the shower, going to sleep
 and waking up from sleeping.

With my glasses on I can't see far away. I can barely see the TV screen from 15 feet away.

My right lense is the strongest lense they make 

and I can barely see out of that.

With my glasses on I can't see my toe nails .....

~ NEW UPDATE ~

FOR 2014

As of  2 /2014 I had cataract surgery.

I can see far away, I was never able to see far away.

My doctor was very surprised I can see so well.

It is like a miracle.....

Thank You GOD!

Story of my Life

*Photo taken by me of  ~  Belmar NJ sunrise *

Hello, I was born in 1957 and I was born with Learning disabilities that was never properly diagnosed. 
When I was born there was no testing available. So I struggled to learn in school. School was very very hard for me. I struggled every day with processing and comprehending . I couldn't stay focused. I was easily distracted.

I was also born with myopia and I was near legally blind until I had Cataract surgery in 2014.  

Now I am able to see distance without glasses, which I was never able to see . Now I can see things I was never able to see.

I'm a giver, not a taker, I'm a giver to anyone.Whether it is my shoulder, my ear, my art, A dollar, or a special gift,I give to where the gift is needed or earned.I am a helper to others.I am friendly, I can make a friend wherever i go.I'll talk to anyone.I love to see people laugh or smile Because of what I did, said or gave.Love to see them smile and their faces light up When surprised.

(This Makes my heart Smile.)

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Everyday Life ~

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I can't open any jars, my hands can never twist off the lids.

I can't touch or take the cotton out of the vitamin and medicine bottles. 

I can't have anyone in the kitchen when I am cooking,

 because I become easily distracted.    

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In 1999 I bought my very first computer. 

I self taught myself everything there is to know about a computer, because I wanted to learn it.