#Neurological Impairment

[k12academics]

Enjoy summer programming on our beautiful 11 acre campus as well as in the surrounding community through field trips and community integration activities.

[magnetothemagnificent]

Non-ADHD and non-autistic disabled people whose only idea of ADHD and autistic people is shaped by media depictions of a nerdy white boy or a quirky goth girl with low support needs: "Yeah ADHD and autism are destigmatized and we should ignore people with ADHD and autism in favor of real disabilities. I am very smart and progressive."

Lateral prejudice towards other disabled people will get us nowhere.

[chronicsymptomsyndrome]

I follow tons of disability/chronic illness/mental health tags and I keep seeing memes or infographics without alt text or image IDs. This is not okay for content of any subject matter, but its beyond ridiculous for these spaces in particular. You can’t call yourself an advocate if you are declining to use accessibility tools like this. There are absolutely no excuses, especially with the technologies we have now. Most devices can read and copy the text out of any image, for example.

Basically if it’s not worth including everyone, it’s not worth posting. Make it accessible or don’t post it. Thank you

[mxmorbidmidnight]

Any other neurodivergents who love yapping about their special interests but have issues with speech so they can’t actually communicate what they’re trying to say. I promise I do know of what I am speaking, my brain just cannot coordinate bodily functions. Tis so frustrating because I am so exited to talk about these things but for whatever reason I cannot!!!

[strangestcase]

I wonder if the Invisible Man book fandom at large is aware that albinism implies a number of visual and neurological disabilities, that having no melanine at all has health repercussions in and all itself, and that albinism isn't just the Cool Eyes And Skin Disorder

[wheelie-sick]

I had the worst nightmare last night where I was at my neurology appointment and they were like "we got your ER records and they secretly say that you're a liar so we're not going to treat you" and then 5 years later I found out that my vision loss would have been completely treatable if I had gotten treatment in the first 6 months

[bugs-in-the-dirt]

ayo does anyone else have, like, a combination of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome and Visual Snow Syndrome? do ppl usually have one or the other?

so, like, AIWS for me is usually only visual distortion. i've always described it like the world around me looks like its throbbing/pulsating. i've noticed folks seem to describe it like things are simultaneously black-and-white extremes, like for example:

feeling enormous like the Big Friendly Giant but also minuscule like Thumbelina

the space around you is both vastly spacious like a large empty gymnasium and cramped as hell like trying to fit yourself in a dollhouse

objects or people seeming really close like you're seeing them through binoculars or a zoomed-in photo online, but at the same time insanely far away as if you needed to yell from across a football field for them to hear you

even tho i never explained it as simultaneously opposing extremes, it's still exactly spot-on. i remember it only ever happening at night for some reason, and usually after i stare at something for seemingly too long and start to feel self-aware of perceiving reality. i recall as a child seeing the walls on the opposite side of my bedroom simultaneously or rapidly zooming in and out after taking in the size of the walls and focusing too hard on their connecting corners. when i looked away to try and make it stop, if i saw anything remotely rectangular or having flat edges then it would start occurring with that new thing in my sight. it usually stopped if i focused on something round, oddly enough. the worst part of these episodes for some reason was when something incredibly small felt like somehow it encompassed the entire universe? i totally forgot about that til i saw someone's reddit post mentioning it.

though there were nights where it would be so strong and constant it was horribly frightening - floors and walls would start moving like an unstable treehouse balancing on a singular weak limb, rectangles would lean into trapezoid shapes, the ground feeling like a wobbly conveyer-belt. it helped to walk out of my room during those worse episodes, though sometimes i'd walk into the bathroom and still feel like everything was spinning. walking during this time usually felt like time was moving unnaturally fast like is was on x4 speed or smth, but at the same time it felt slow since i was aware it wasnt actually sped-up movement.

that's when i'd start dissociating a bit and see a blurry hallucination of colorful hand-drawn sailboats? it was actually extremely soothing in comparison to the panic-attack-inducing distortion of reality around me, providing a gentle PBS Kids aesthetic of a visual that sailed smoothly across a cutely animated ocean. then when the vision disappeared everything would be normal again. this still happens with me today, which sucks, but the remembering the sailboats and isolating myself in a dark room helps remove all visuals that could possibly be distorted.

then of course Visual Snow Syndrome- i never had any idea what this was, the first time i saw it i was 3 or so maybe? i was, again, about to go to sleep when i saw colorful static making up the entire world around me. that night i was convinced they were an infestation of bugs? but no one else could see them? eventually i just randomly assumed it was this weird ability where i was sensitive to and could see molecules and atoms? but no apparently its a weird fuzzy neurological deviation. the thing about it tho is that wikipedia says the world tends to appear blurry when the static is visible, but my vision stays completely clear if not clearer, i just feel more aware of the visual static thats constantly in the background (its a lot easier to see in the dark or on a plain flat space that lacks luster and texture).

anyways, i've no idea if its common for folks with AIWS to also have Visual Snow Syndrome as well?just thought i'd share my experience with them in case someone else out there is feels they relate and is confused about it.

oh, and here's the reddit post i found that talked about AIWS - they articulate it so perfectly, i was amazed to see someone explain these symptoms that i've had yet had no understanding of what the heck it was:

[crowpunkcognitivedecline]

people without neurological, neurocognitive, or intellectual disability DNI with this post - click for details & why

what do you do when you have cognitive decline and you’re young? like, genuinely?

my memory loss isn't like ADHD or even dissociative memory loss, which is what people my age have context for. it's an extremely physical issue, and it affects my processing in very specific ways. it's hard to even explain it. it's hard to explain developing a stutter or sudden episodes of confusion that really aren't even a little linked to being neurodivergent when that's all people around you know.

ND amnesia tips and accommodations won't work for me. my memory loss can't be treated the same way, and neither can confusion or similar cognitive decline symptoms. but i also can't really articulate or figure out what'd work either.

most people with my experience are senior early dementia/MCI patients, and that just... isn't my experience beyond the confusion and memory loss. dementia tips also won't really work for me because that's not what i have.

i'm disabled in a way that no one in my life is--and not only that, but no one in my life even knows people like me. and that's a lot. i really just want a way to accommodate myself and explain my needs, but there's absolutely no blueprint.

[hachidori358]

I no longer have peripheral vision on my left, but recently the space where my peripheral vision should be has been full of twinkly lights and they’re very distracting

[the-maddened-hatter]

I'm ngl, as much as it sucks it's probably a *really* good thing that I'm not any taller than I am. Like I would just be getting into everything within my spheres of range because I'd have the confidence of someone who knows they're too big to be removed like an ill-behaved Daschund if it comes right down to it.

So alas, this must be me

[sparethedreamer]

Having a terrible memory is no fun.

It means that, among other (possibly worse and more serious) things, I am doomed to wonder what sort of ridiculous college assignment required me to pickpocket my friends out in public. What was the purpose of it? What did we write down on our papers afterwards?

Weirdly enough, I remember catching this one guy's eyes after picking my friend's pocket, knowing they knew what I did, and then watching them do nothing about it whatsoever.

And no, I didn't go to crime school or anything absurd like that. And yes, I believe my friends were all in on it, especially the ones getting pickpocketed. I believe I got a turn being pickpocketed as well.

Huh

[mindsterk]

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[mxmorbidmidnight]

My entire life people have been chiding me to speak more clearly “just slow down” etc, etc. Recently got diagnosed with FND, now I’m realising it’s probably been that all along. I’ve always been really embarrassed of my voice and how difficult it is for me to speak, hopefully now that I have a diagnosis this will change.

[writing-with-sophia]

Poison list

While it's important to approach writing with creativity and imagination, it's crucial to prioritize responsible and ethical storytelling. That being said, if you're looking for information on poisons for the purpose of writing fiction, it's essential to handle the subject matter with care and accuracy. Here is a list of some common poisons that you can use in your stories:

Hemlock: Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant that has been used as a poison in various works of literature. It can cause paralysis and respiratory failure.

Arsenic: Arsenic is a toxic element that has been historically used as a poison. It can be lethal in high doses and can cause symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and organ failure.

Cyanide: Cyanide is a fast-acting poison that affects the body's ability to use oxygen. It can cause rapid loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest.

Nightshade: Nightshade plants, such as Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade, contain toxic compounds that can cause hallucinations, respiratory distress, blurred vision, dizziness, an increased heart rate, and even death when ingested.

Ricin: Ricin is a potent poison derived from the castor bean plant. It can cause organ failure and has been used as a plot device in various fictional works.

Strychnine: Strychnine is a highly toxic alkaloid that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle spasms, convulsions, and respiratory failure.

Snake Venom: Various snake venoms can be used in fiction as deadly poisons. Different snake species have different types of venom, each with its own effects on the body.

Digitalis: Digitalis, derived from the foxglove plant, contains cardiac glycosides. It has been historically used to treat heart conditions, but in high doses, it can be toxic. Overdosing on digitalis can cause irregular heart rhythms, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances.

Lead: Lead poisoning, often resulting from the ingestion or inhalation of lead-based substances, has been a concern throughout history. Lead is a heavy metal that can affect the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, cognitive impairment, anemia, and developmental issues, particularly in children.

Mercury: Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that has been used in various forms throughout history. Ingesting or inhaling mercury vapors can lead to mercury poisoning, causing symptoms like neurological impairment, kidney damage, respiratory issues, and gastrointestinal problems.

Aconite: Also known as Wolfsbane or Monkshood, aconite is a highly toxic plant. Its roots and leaves contain aconitine alkaloids, which can affect the heart and nervous system. Ingesting aconite can lead to symptoms like numbness, tingling, paralysis, cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory failure.

Thallium: Thallium is a toxic heavy metal that can cause severe poisoning. It has been used as a poison due to its tastelessness and ability to mimic other substances. Thallium poisoning can lead to symptoms like hair loss, neurological issues, gastrointestinal disturbances, and damage to the kidneys and liver.

When incorporating poisons into your writing, it is essential to research and accurately portray the effects and symptoms associated with them. Additionally, be mindful of the potential impact your writing may have on readers and the importance of providing appropriate context and warnings if necessary.

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[chronicsymptomsyndrome]

a proper image description actually does not contain any additional information that a fully sighted person would not see from the image itself. It is quite literally a point-blank description of what is there visually. If a sighted person is confused by an image, they should be equally confused by the image description. Same with subtitles. The subtitles need to match the audio. If the audio is incomprehensible the subtitles need to say [incomprehensible] and if a video is in spanish and only spanish speakers will understand the audio, that needs to be the case for the subtitles as well, etc.

Accessibility tools are not for interpretations or inferences. If it can’t be seen/heard by fully-abled people, it doesn’t get included in alt text or subtitles. These accessibility tools are to provide disabled people with access to what’s already there, not to provide the average viewer with more insight.

PS you can absolutely include disabled people in a joke without also including every abled person who didn’t get the joke. Marginalized communities have every right to gatekeep thinks like jokes. In fact, please do!!!! Just don’t use alt text or captions to do so, because they should match the original content. But yes abled people can have a taste of their own medicine every once in a while, they’ll be fine.

“alt text for more info” “turn on cations for more info” no actually this is not where more info goes. These have a very distinct purpose. There are plenty of other places for more info. If you’re going to make your post inaccessible, the least you could do is not use accessibility tools at your own leisure for whatever purpose you see fit.

[bipolbur]

started actually crying when peter walked in to see his horse dead and then i was normal until he defended her kicking him in the head with "she was just scared" im tearing up just writing about it i love you peter i hope every social worker and psychiatrist dies