Guest guest Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Some people don't have a memory for faces our neuropyschologist said. My daughter does not have a memory for faces or places. She does remember things. She won't remember how to get home from some place but she remembers the church had a red door. She has visual spatial issues. And I guess with social anxiety and Asperger's some kids don't remember faces especially if there is more than one in the picture. I have no patience for most movies anymore like I use to when I was younger. A lot of the time when I watch a movie my mind is somewhere else. If you have any anxiety (I do) the mind tends to remember vividly negative events and objects and not remeber a lot of other things. Anxiety crowds out other thoughts and memories. Min my lately is hyperfocused on school accomodations and teaching my daughter social skills. take care, Pam > > Hi all, > My oldest son(8) has Aspergers and my 3yo daughter is being evaluated next week. I have a family history of autism on my side, so I can't help but question some of my own thoughts and behaviors. > > One that is really troubling to me is that when I watch a movie(if I can actually sit through one) it is like watching it for the first time, even if I've seen it 3x before. Half way through the movie I'll see some tree or car or other non-signifigant detail and realize that I've seen it before. I won't remember the plot, actors, etc. This frustrates my husband to no end, but kinda scares me. > > Just wondering if anyone here had any thoughts on this. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 My 5 year old son is being evaluated for Aspergers and my comment is that he HATES watching movies. He will not do it.Is that common for Aspies? I can't figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 I definitely see the "face memory" issue with my son. And due to his Asperger's he will blurt out, "Who are you again?" to people he has met before. In one case, it was my uncle who n has met many times over the years, in fact we have stayed at my aunt and uncle's house overnight a few times when visiting. I always feel embarrassed when he does this. But we had a conversation one day that helped me realize that he really does see things differently. He was talking about the twins in his class, they are boy/girl twins and he said they look exactly alike, he can't tell them apart except one has longer hair (the girl.) I thought, wow they really don't look alike to me, just like brother and sister. I always thought his not remembering people was just an issue of not paying attention, but now I think he may have this problem of not being able to identify people by seeing their face. And I notice if we run into someone from school in a different setting, say the grocery store, he will never recognize them, even if they say "Hi n." I am trying to work with him on figuring out who someone is without asking, but I haven't had much luck yet. If anyone has any suggestions, that would be great. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suzanne suzmarkwood@... From: Pamela <susanonderko@...>Subject: ( ) Re: Movies Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 7:50 AM Some people don't have a memory for faces our neuropyschologist said. My daughter does not have a memory for faces orplaces. She does remember things. She won't remember howto get home from some place but she remembers the church had a red door. She has visual spatial issues. And I guesswith social anxiety and Asperger's some kids don'tremember faces especially if there is more than one in the picture.I have no patience for most movies anymore like I use to when I was younger. A lot of the time when I watch a movie mymind is somewhere else. If you have any anxiety (I do)the mind tends to remember vividly negative eventsand objects and not remeber a lot of other things. Anxietycrowds out other thoughts and memories. Min my lately is hyperfocused on school accomodations and teaching my daughter social skills. take care,Pam >> Hi all,> My oldest son(8) has Aspergers and my 3yo daughter is being evaluated next week. I have a family history of autism on my side, so I can't help but question some of my own thoughts and behaviors.> > One that is really troubling to me is that when I watch a movie(if I can actually sit through one) it is like watching it for the first time, even if I've seen it 3x before. Half way through the movie I'll see some tree or car or other non-signifigant detail and realize that I've seen it before. I won't remember the plot, actors, etc. This frustrates my husband to no end, but kinda scares me.> > Just wondering if anyone here had any thoughts on this.> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 okay my son would rather READ than watch a movie. I'm the exact same way. Or he would rather be DOING something! however when he was younger, if it was something he really loved, he would watch that video over and over (but not regular tv or movies). We went thru a Brave Toaster phase cause he loves vacuums and Kirby was in all 3 movies. Purrs & Kisses, Kristal of Digi Kitty The Kitty who loves Digi! Designer for the VDBC "More" Team - you can see my designs HERE!!! From: dominique denardo <denardodominique@...>Subject: ( ) Movies Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 11:09 AM My 5 year old son is being evaluated for Aspergers and my comment is that he HATES watching movies. He will not do it.Is that common for Aspies? I can't figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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