Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Yes, I've heard of this before - it's called synesthesia. There are different forms of it, people see colors or shapes in numbers, and in music, etc. Here is a link. I think it's very cool myself, sometimes I would like to see things in this way. But I'm sure it is hard to explain to other people who are not experiencing it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suzanne suzmarkwood@... From: Byrne <kabob@...>Subject: ( ) Colors in Numbers Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 8:07 AM Have any of you heard your Aspie child say "I see colors in numbers and words" before? My daughter came up to me the other day and just blurted it out stating she was "confused" by seeing colors. My husband things shes making it up, but shes 8.5 and it seems quite of an obscure thing for her to just make up. Just curious if its a common thing. B. “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.†- Steve Jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Have your daughter evaluated for synesthesia. This condition is more common in people with autism. There is a really good book about this that would also be appropriate for your daughter called A Mango Shaped Space. Reggi Levinreggi@... From: Byrne <kabob@...> Sent: Tue, May 11, 2010 11:07:18 AMSubject: ( ) Colors in Numbers Have any of you heard your Aspie child say "I see colors in numbers and words" before? My daughter came up to me the other day and just blurted it out stating she was "confused" by seeing colors. My husband things shes making it up, but shes 8.5 and it seems quite of an obscure thing for her to just make up. Just curious if its a common thing. B. “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.†- Steve Jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 The biography, "Born on a Blue Day," is a fascinating account of seeing numbers in color! I highly recommend this book. -------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, I've heard of this before - it's called synesthesia. Have any of you heard your Aspie child say "I see colors in numbers and words" before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I used to feel that way personally. I am not an aspie but when someone would tell me something I would see a color in my minds eye in my stomach. I know it makes no sense. i don't like it and I work really hard to ignore that and imagine real images. There were certain colors for certain feelings and I refused to focus on what meant what. A few times I almost said to people that sounds so green. I felt so wierd. It doesn't happen anymore but I dealt with that from about ages 5 to 10.From: Byrne <kabob@...>Subject: ( ) Colors in Numbers Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 9:07 AM Have any of you heard your Aspie child say "I see colors in numbers and words" before? My daughter came up to me the other day and just blurted it out stating she was "confused" by seeing colors. My husband things shes making it up, but shes 8.5 and it seems quite of an obscure thing for her to just make up. Just curious if its a common thing. B. “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.†- Steve Jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 How do I convince my husband shes not making it up? I mean shes 8 she couldn't just pick this out of the air. And my husband thinks she read it somewhere, but where? Theres not a lot of info out there on it, I had looked this up earlier from one of our other homeschool moms but was wondering if anyone elses child experience it how they explained it to their child because she gets really frustrated about it saying ti confuses her. B. On May 11, 2010, at 8:14 AM, Suzanne Markwood wrote: Yes, I've heard of this before - it's called synesthesia. There are different forms of it, people see colors or shapes in numbers, and in music, etc. Here is a link. I think it's very cool myself, sometimes I would like to see things in this way. But I'm sure it is hard to explain to other people who are not experiencing it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suzanne suzmarkwood From: Byrne <kabobecatbox (DOT) net>Subject: ( ) Colors in Numbers Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 8:07 AM Have any of you heard your Aspie child say "I see colors in numbers and words" before? My daughter came up to me the other day and just blurted it out stating she was "confused" by seeing colors. My husband things shes making it up, but shes 8.5 and it seems quite of an obscure thing for her to just make up. Just curious if its a common thing. B. “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” - Steve Jobs “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” - Steve Jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Cassie, Thanks I forwarded that to my husband and I'm going to look it up. He thinks shes making it up. B. On May 11, 2010, at 8:53 AM, Cassie Murray wrote: The biography, "Born on a Blue Day," is a fascinating account of seeing numbers in color! I highly recommend this book. -------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, I've heard of this before - it's called synesthesia. Have any of you heard your Aspie child say "I see colors in numbers and words" before? “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” - Steve Jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I understand your frustration. sometimes, people cannot be convinced. perhaps with time, he may open up. But if he doesn’t, it’s his loss, to miss out on a bit of his daughter’s life and experiences. There may be tests to prove this phenomenon…you may find it in your research. if not, your daughter will at least have you supporting her and that’s a good thing. Regards, melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I don't know if my dd is "seeing" the colors, but has told me that every number has a color (which is not always the same) and words have shapes. I think I remember her also saying that people have shapes (but again, not always the same one). She says she just "knows", but I've never questioned how she knows. She's very sensitive and will even wake up from a sound sleep if someone in the house is in a foul mood....not because she hears or sees them, but because she feels their energy. Darla ( ) Colors in Numbers Have any of you heard your Aspie child say "I see colors in numbers and words" before? My daughter came up to me the other day and just blurted it out stating she was "confused" by seeing colors. My husband things shes making it up, but shes 8.5 and it seems quite of an obscure thing for her to just make up. Just curious if its a common thing. B. “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” - Steve Jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I've heard of this in asperger people before. > > Have any of you heard your Aspie child say " I see colors in numbers and words " before? My daughter came up to me the other day and just blurted it out stating she was " confused " by seeing colors. My husband things shes making it up, but shes 8.5 and it seems quite of an obscure thing for her to just make up. Just curious if its a common thing. > > B. > > > > > " Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do. " - Steve Jobs > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 It has been demonstrated many times, when something doesn’t work right, the body can develop a work around or heighten other senses. A striking example of this would be a boy named ben underwood who lost his sight at a young age, but developed the ability to see with his hearing using echolocation (not sure of spelling). And, although not for everyone, this could include strong intuition to psychic phenomena. Stillman is a an author and lecturer with aspergers who wrote a very interesting booked entitled god and the autism connection which discuss his experiences down that road. Regards, melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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