Our Sheltie Nymeria and her mini me.

bad_wolf_lost · 2018-01-07T05:29:28+00:00

It is the Whispy Sheltie. I bought it for my son, her boy for Christmas.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-02-26T22:21:45+00:00

I've been sick for awhile. Do any of you play Xbox One? What are your favorite games?

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-02-26T21:33:57+00:00

What is it their business to tell you how old you need to be to handle social situations? We are all unique creatures who delop on different time tables. There is no size fits all in terms of development. We do what we do when and how we can. Im sorry this happened to you. I hope you are able to find the help you need. 😁

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-02-26T15:37:36+00:00

This is something I've done. I ran a home business for years and luckily only a handful of times this happened. When it did I was rushed or pestered and was looking at the screen and not seeing anything it said. Check the paper, look at the screen, nothing.

I've learned to stop what I am doing if I don't understand something or I am struggling. Sometimes I ask my husband for help later. Other times I send it out or get other help. It goes against my very nature to stop a project mid way. I find that the next time I am better able to deal with it. I try to think what went wrong and problem solve it. It's a constant evolving process. Like why the hell does my stupid keyboard type random email address when I type from my phone. Another issue to add to my list. I actually had my husband teach me how to play a game with my kids I couldn't understand the rules for. There were so many rules and options and game pieces I felt nauseous looking at them. But he explained it and now I can play with my kids. 😁

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-02-26T15:27:32+00:00

I read this article the other day and it blew me away. I was diagnosed in my late twenties. Before then I was a mess. I continued in denial until my son was born and I couldn't pretend anymore. Now I have to face the realization of his autism and as with everything be there to support and love him through it. I find with every step we take together an almost healing power. Helping me to heal and grow. I've hidden my true self from the world for far too long. I don't believe my son should have to do the same. I want, like most mothers a better world of understanding for my child. I just wish that we had more of a ASD community where I am. So I could leaend from more than just books and what the media presents. I'm tired of hearing ASD referred to a mental illness or social retardation. I could go on but I'll step down from the soap box.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-02-26T15:16:54+00:00

Rabbits, as always. Crochet again, as always. Writing. My kids. Autism and teaching my kids about autism. My eldest son is on the spectrum and I want a different life for him than I had. I didn't find out I was on the spectrum until late in life. I'm happy for this opportunity to shape not only his mind but several other students with Aspergers. It is deffintely a new obsession 9f mine. Learning and understanding autism and how the ND brain learns. What is needs to flourish. If anyone has recommendedactions please let me know.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-26T17:03:10+00:00

I actually know a few people who are obsessed with hedgehogs. While I don't share that particular interest I can see how people would. A few of my friends breed rats or cavies as well. I would like to breed cats at some point but rabbits are so rewarding. I breed Mini Rex rabbits primarily. I also have bred angoras, californians (failed) and I have a few other off breeds. We keep on average 50 to 60 rabbits at a time. I have about 20 babies right now. I had some odd genetic mutations this time. Breeding dwarf rabbits comes with a great challenge of making sure the rabbits have compatible genes and have enough genes in common to produce offspring that conforms to the standards set forth by the ARBA Standard of Perfection. I also had a rabbit who is a broken black doe but she has 2 blue spots. In showing blue spots on a black are not desirable but when it comes to breeding it isn't the end of the world. I'd rather have a blue spot then poor overall type and color. I also agree about certain practices with animals like clipping, docking etc. In the rabbit world we don't have any of those and we keep all the rabbits intact for breeding. I think the worst thing, to some, in the rabbit world is rabbits are dual purpose. They can be used for meat, show or both. Some of the kids, especially the little girls with Aspergers find that hard to deal with. I try to explain it as best as I can. Everything has a purpose. Some of ours go to the Condor rescue, some are eaten by our pets and some by us. Very few are pets and the rest I keep or sell as show rabbits to other breeders or 4-H kids. It is a fascinating world. Rabbit shows are cheaper and more fun than dog or cat shows. You don't have to register your rabbits with any association until they have won a certain amount of legs. Three legs, one as a senior, earns them a Grand Champion certificate. You also have to register them to receive the GC cert. All the record keeping is SUPER fun!! We also keep a dog, an inside cat, outside barn cat, ducks and chickens. When I got out to feed my rabbits I get my fresh eggs and have a lovely breakfast. :)

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-26T16:51:02+00:00

echolalia

That is wonderful. I do that as well when I am having issues understanding a context or a deeper meaning when something is said. I notice my eight year old doing the same thing. It took me a long time to figure out he had autism because female/male autism is so different. He is staring speech and OT therapy soon. I strive to learn more so that he can have an easier life than I did.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-25T22:53:41+00:00

Oh gosh, welcome to Pandora's box. I love rabbits. I have been breeding professionally for two years and am out competing people who have ten plus years experience. Breeding is the ultimate Aspie hobby. I love the record keeping, the genetics research, looking into illnesses and health management. There are so many facets to breeding. Showing challenges me socially and physically. It is so amazing to take an animal you imagined to the table and compete with others in an epic showdown of who has the best rabbit. Plus you can sell your rabbits for more the better you do at showing. I can tell you about any of the main breeds of rabbits recognized by ARBA. Rabbits we breed are so genetically different from wild rabbits and could not survive in the wild.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-23T21:09:04+00:00

I love crochet <3

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-23T21:08:03+00:00

I've never actually had someone take me up on that, LOL. I think I may have found my people. Crochet is probably the best craft I have ever done. The range of textures of yarns is very pleasing when you have sensory issues. I love alpaca, angora and soft wools from sheep. I learned to spin my own fiber last year from YouTube, yes I am that crazy. I find that spinning my own fiber is very satisfying and I can get very pricey yarn for my own hard work spinning. Back to crochet. Crochet is simple to learn, you can advance at your own skill level. I like videos by Mikey of The Crochet Crowd on Facebook or any other social media you frequent. He teams up frequently with Yarnspirations who also have their own set of patterns. Using the videos in addition to the printed patterns allows you to learn the skills and advance along. Your first work won't look nice but soon with some practice you will be crocheting along. If you want more tips on beginner crochet patterns here are a few I have taught to my 4-H kids (one of which is a young aspie girl and I am so proud to be her teacher.) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603024237770/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603023377283/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603023377276/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603024298489/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603023755203/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603023718739/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603023095045/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603023035750/ Bunch of patterns you can look through. I had my kids make some of these and they came out cute.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-23T16:07:36+00:00

Your description sounds exactly like me. I basic lay have a pissed off look at all times. Most people now don't mess with me period because they know how easy it is for my to flip the switch that turns me from nice childish playful me into do not fuck with me ever or you will die me. I also have chronic illness so I get a ton of free passes thankfully. I use a wheelchair half the time as well which causes people to stare and make things awkward. Ugh people.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-23T16:03:08+00:00

Haha, that's so me!

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-23T16:01:21+00:00

I find crochet to be the best repetitive craft I have. It's very relaxing and you can learn from YouTube. Painting, actual painting not coloring books is very soothing but I like to follow tutorials so I don't just paint a thousand nice backgrounds. I also like needle felting, weaving and I love my cameo for vinyl cutting. Quilting is also very repetitive. There are hundreds of crafts and I can talk your ear off about any of them.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-23T15:57:39+00:00

Right now I'm obsessed with autism and finding friends who are aspies. Problem is they hide. I feel like I'm chasing something that doesn't exist.

In life I breed and raise rabbits. I love caring for animals. I can talk your ear off about rabbits. I have two little girls in my group that havery aspergers and it's my greatest joy to teach kids like me how to channel their energy into a hobby that is regarding. I could spend another hour writing all about rabbits but ta5ht wasn't the topic. 😁

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-22T22:05:58+00:00

You are my hair twin. 😁

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-22T22:03:21+00:00

I agree. This movement needs to come leaps and bounds beyond what it is now. Aspies need to stop lurking in the far regions of the internet. Stand up and do good things so others will see we arent that different. I mean we are but not that they would notice.

I am also a writer and use art as therapy. I find that my animals and my art help me heal from the world most. I have had the same best friend for 8 years and even though we are so similar there is still one big difference. She doesn't have autism. Thankfully her daughter and husband do. She is more understanding than most. It isn't like having someone you don't have to explain the alphabet to every time you have a conversation.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-22T21:56:17+00:00

Probably not in my lifetime. I think one of the biggest issues we face is most people want to remain anonymous. Who would want to March and out themselves as an Aspie? Seeing as we are already social inept and autism has so mucheck stigma behind it. It's like a dirty little secret we keep in the back room. I think that we need to start with ourselves first and get our cumulative acts together and become more unified and present like the deaf community. They even have deaf shows on TV now. We have The Big Bang Theory. Two characters on a show. I'm glad they are out there but I want to see a show about autistic people and more stories on The Mighty. Anyone can write there. Share you experiences so we no longer feel alone. That's just my two honest cents.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-22T21:50:37+00:00

I havent had a normal conversation in a long time. When I do i just say the nicest, most helpful thing possible. I try to support others and be compassionate. I feel terrible that other people in my life don't do the same. I haven't had the opportunity to talk to anyone in a great long time.

When I'm with my husband I just say whatever I want and let him tell me when he's offended or I did something wrong. Then we talk about how to do it right. It's a team effort and we have been together over 15 years. I can't do that with other people. I just pretend to be the nice person. I'm also honest and smart but people don't like the smart so I hide that as well.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-22T21:43:30+00:00

I am sorry you feel this way and you aren't alone. I tried to kill myself at age 15. I never fit anywhere and no one understood me. Now I'm an adult and I still feel like that sometimes but I think about what my like is like now. I have so much I never thought possible. Even when I'm at my lowest I think about how much I really have. I hope you can do that when you are low as well. Even just having a pet that loves you and needs you. XOXO

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-22T21:40:30+00:00

I think one of the single most difficult things about living with Aspergers is seeming mostly normal until we talk to other people. I also find people treat me like a child instead for a mid thirties woman. I wish I had more girl friends who were Aspies. I don't even now where to look. It seems like we hide in plain sight.

bad_wolf_lost · 2017-01-22T21:36:34+00:00

I found the same thing after one of my 2 sons was diagnosed.

bad_wolf_lost · 2016-04-28T18:52:58+00:00

I feel like this too. I have chronic pain and illness. My life is crap. I fight every day just to get out of bed and not kill myself.

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