tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12625691.post329203759656826448..comments2024-02-29T01:43:23.900-05:00Comments on Women's Bioethics Blog: A New Angle on DyslexiaLinda MacDonald Glennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378544626277000243noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12625691.post-83995572431985072782007-12-28T04:51:00.000-05:002007-12-28T04:51:00.000-05:00I'm a female with ASD. For the most part I view my...I'm a female with ASD. <BR/><BR/>For the most part I view my aspie traits as beneficial - and I have been able to find a niche where my set of skills is so valuable, the management are willing to overlook the quirks that sometimes escape when I am under pressure (one can only act neurotypical some of the time!).<BR/><BR/>What made the difference for me? My mother was unconditionally loving, but was a firm task-mistress. She set good examples and gave me opportunities to develop skills. She never criticised ME, she would however be very good at helping me evaluate situations where I was less than successful. I've internalised that routine and can self-critique.<BR/><BR/>Now if anyone can find me some noise blocking headphones that really work that don't mess my hair in the office I will be happy!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525075475120503055noreply@blogger.com