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** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Hi, I'm Elle. I'm based in Auckland, New Zealand. I'm the mother of two young adults, the wife of an entrepreneurial gamer and the Queen of Unfinished Projects. This blog will contain poems, short stories, possibly photos and book reviews if you're lucky, and my thoughts on a variety of topics. Hope you enjoy it. |
| We've had an interesting development in our family recently. My son was officially diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) the day after his 22nd birthday. My son and nephew are both now dual-diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. Myself and my daughter are diagnosed with ADHD, and my sister is in the process of being diagnosed. We're definitely a neurodivergent family! Jayden seems pleased with the diagnosis. He asked to be assessed for it because he thought it fit him, and to have that confirmed gave him validation I think. I was both surprised and not. I am not well educated on ASD and I guess I felt like his 'quirks' were explained by his ADHD diagnosis, and weren't 'severe' enough to warrant an ASD diagnosis. He didn't fit my mental image of a person with ASD. But that's my own ignorance talking, I know. As we went through the process of having him assessed, it became more and more clear what the answer was going to be. What does this mean for him? I don't know. If he was still in school, it probably would enable access to greater support and resources, but he's 22. He is doing the last paper in his course this semester (it's a course that allows him entry to uni even though he didn't finish high school) so we've advised the uni of his diagnosis and asked my sister-in-law (who works at the uni) if it enables him to access any additional support, and that's the best we can do in that regard, I think. He's currently on the unemployment benefit, and he has advised the agency who oversees the benefit of his diagnosis in case that makes any difference. While he can get and hold down a job, he does find most jobs exceedingly stressful, far more than a neurotypical person would, and not always for any identifiable reason. His stress often manifests physically as an upset stomach. He's had multiple jobs and so far only managed to keep one for any length of time. Unfortunately he had to leave that one when he moved back home as it wasn't commutable from our house. Any advice, resources, etc., feel free to share. My sister recommended a book called Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Dr Anthony Attwood that she has posted to me, so when that arrives, I'll read that. |
These are the books I read in June 2023, and the ratings I gave them. The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic (re-read) The Raven King by Nora Sakavic (re-read) The King’s Men by Nora Sakavic (re-read)  Death of the Moon by S A Pavlik Prince and Bodyguard by Tavia Lark Take Shelter With Me by R M Neill Wed to the Omega by Ashe Moon Wobble by Becca Seymour The Foreman and the Drifter by Jackie North The Omega Shift by Tamsin Baker Note: When I re-read a book, I retain the original rating I gave it after the first read. |
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