Professor Tony Attwood Interview Anxiety Sensory Autism Epilepsy

Interview with Professor Tony Attwood around the topics of sensory sensitivities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, quality of life, diagnosis, parents' fears and the link between ASD & Epilepsy. Conducted and edited by Jenna Schade (Owner - Sensory Super Heroes)

[@thesensorycorner6414]

The first statement you said is so true. I wish I could understand what my son is going through but it is so hard for me to understand how difficult it really is.

[@stephaniejane306]

I have ASD and this had been quite informative. I would often, growing up, meltdown to "let it out" and I would feel much better. It didn't make my mum feel better though. I have working with my psychologist to find other ways to cope and to try and recognise when I am getting overwhelmed before it hits the meltdown stage.

[@coreycox2345]

You are lucky to be learning these things at a young age, Stephanie Jane. When I was young, it was thought that no girls were autists.

[@stephaniejane306]

@@coreycox2345 thankyou! Been getting much better at recognising the signs. Some days are better than others. I'm just grateful to be working with such a good team of professionals to help.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@coreycox2345 Yes that's true they thought it was only boys. I am just now learning about Dr. Temple Grandin. She was born in 1947 but was lucky enough to get a lot of specialized help, teaching her at a young age how to interact with the world. She ended up being very successful. What is frustrating to me is that she seems to only talk about getting children help as soon as possible.But doesn't talk about all the people finding out later in life about the possibility they might be on the spectrum