tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.comments2023-06-03T04:23:36.292-04:00The West CornerE.A. Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10972444782739795115noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-80912875148233914442010-04-28T09:31:19.062-04:002010-04-28T09:31:19.062-04:00Well, Elizabeth. You got a lot of visitors to your...Well, Elizabeth. You got a lot of visitors to your site with this one! <3 Thanks for the opportunity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119718461267453386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-80955350624198520622010-04-27T12:21:52.846-04:002010-04-27T12:21:52.846-04:00Even though I had some idea of how hard autism can...Even though I had some idea of how hard autism can be on the family, I had no idea of just how seemingly impossible those early years were for you.<br /><br />I appreciate this insight into your world, and it's given me just that bit more empathy and understanding for you and those in your position *hugs*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03857616442469715140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-37049566680718695142010-04-27T11:15:45.874-04:002010-04-27T11:15:45.874-04:00Great post, Chris!Great post, Chris!Carole McDonnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15443401088634718848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-92231212859544117312010-04-27T10:50:30.413-04:002010-04-27T10:50:30.413-04:00Looking back, I was really a mess and I was all al...Looking back, I was really a mess and I was all alone. I really had no one to share this with, other than my husband. <br /><br />Support is vital. Just knowing somoene understands can mean all the difference.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119718461267453386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-32460140713798358512010-04-18T22:21:51.379-04:002010-04-18T22:21:51.379-04:00Hi E.A.
I've given you an award. Visit my blo...Hi E.A.<br />I've given you an award. Visit my blog to pick it up.<br /><br />www.suspensebyanne.blogspot.comAnne Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987589478553339355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-44615224376854440522010-04-07T10:27:32.687-04:002010-04-07T10:27:32.687-04:00*waves madly from Chicago*
Hi Mrs. West! I met yo...*waves madly from Chicago*<br /><br />Hi Mrs. West! I met your daughter on an online writing group. She is such a great woman--I was going to say girl...<br /><br />I loved reading your post because I've always wanted to swap advice from you.<br /><br />My oldest has asperger's and *I* had a hard time of it. But in spite of my efforts, he's doing well.<br /><br />Thank you for this post! People need to hear from those who have been in the trenches and made it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119718461267453386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-30420366856075965722010-04-07T09:16:54.870-04:002010-04-07T09:16:54.870-04:00Thank you so much for sharing this--especially the...Thank you so much for sharing this--especially the success of your Aspie kids. My oldest child is gifted, and now a young adult, we have ached his entire life with his Asperger symptons that have made him different, lonely, and unable to drive or keep a job. I wish more people understood that a lot of people who are odd or quirky or just plain genius, are not weird--they are just wired differently. Hearing the success of your kids gives me hope for mine. It has been a truly difficult road as a parent.DanielleThornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993889577292227348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-21729672101775500712010-04-06T17:56:42.366-04:002010-04-06T17:56:42.366-04:00Thank you Rebecca for an interesting discussion. I...Thank you Rebecca for an interesting discussion. I've been acquainted with an autistic boy who is a runner. His name is Kyle and occasionally he runs with the group in Bedford. He's a very good runner, quiet and his mother or grandmother brings him with the understanding we will not let him go it alone. Some runners may be uncomfortable with that but not me. Just me and him ran one time after the one lady turned back for a shorter run. I ran myself ragged keeping up with him but he obeyed and was with me. What an enlightening post. Thank you again Rebecca and E. A. as always. LarryLarry Hammersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02374373137478765952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-40285548929058977972010-04-06T17:17:36.731-04:002010-04-06T17:17:36.731-04:00In response to Laurean's question, yes, many a...In response to Laurean's question, yes, many autistics do seem to be more creative. It may be because they tend to have a different perspective and think outside the box. Also, at least in E.A.'s case, creativity tends to run in the family. Artists, writers, musicians, etc. Rebecca WestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-30120667885346718282010-04-06T12:24:48.030-04:002010-04-06T12:24:48.030-04:00Hi Rebecca,
I admire you and your children for ta...Hi Rebecca,<br /><br />I admire you and your children for taking the lemons of life and making lemonade. I'm sure you were instrumental in that process. <br /><br />We love E.A. here at The Sweetest Romance Authors. Nothing gave us a clue she had autism. We knew she was creative and imaginative.<br /><br />Correct me if I'm wrong, but is it true that people with autism live more in the creative right side of the brain? That could explain why E.A. is such a talented writer and an awesome editor.Laurean Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242693739806417138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-56361404554852924602010-04-06T10:42:55.986-04:002010-04-06T10:42:55.986-04:00What a wonderful post and perspective. One would d...What a wonderful post and perspective. One would do well to apply your views and values to people in general as we all need to be more understanding of one another and enjoy our differences.Gail Pallottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867438154973036168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-50102131704243907032010-04-06T09:57:24.152-04:002010-04-06T09:57:24.152-04:00Hello, Mrs. West, it's great to meet E.A.'...Hello, Mrs. West, it's great to meet E.A.'s mother!<br /><br />You know, with the more I come to know E.A. via our online relationship and the more I hear from her, and now you, about autism, I'm really wondering if I might've met people over the years who've also had this, but I simply didn't know it. Never, never did any hint come through with reading E.A.'s posts. It was only when she told us did we come to know this about her. I find her an absolute delight, and such FUN! And you're right, she's a gifted writer. All of us are unique in some way, that's what makes us individuals. And we just accept that this is part of what E.A. IS. :)Miss Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245580913844186039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-2838076454745178782010-04-03T09:55:12.584-04:002010-04-03T09:55:12.584-04:00We had this happen at Thanksgiving and we did exac...We had this happen at Thanksgiving and we did exactly what you said.<br /><br />We removed him from the area and let him cry it out. Then he was fine. <br /><br />I was floored because this had never happened before. BUT we hadn't had Thanksgiving at my house in years.<br /><br />Good advice. It works.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119718461267453386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-9453963315677297382010-02-26T20:52:48.286-05:002010-02-26T20:52:48.286-05:00Hi E.A.
I've nominated your lovely blog for th...Hi E.A.<br />I've nominated your lovely blog for the Sunshine Award. To accept just visit my blog and follow the rules.<br /><br />Anne<br />http://suspensebyanne.blogspot.com/Anne Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987589478553339355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-53896438355935887802010-02-12T12:06:27.118-05:002010-02-12T12:06:27.118-05:00I just love this cover, EA! And the book sounds gr...I just love this cover, EA! And the book sounds great too. I'm looking forward to reading it.Anne Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987589478553339355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-13636858608610634732010-02-11T23:46:21.238-05:002010-02-11T23:46:21.238-05:00Fabulous cover. How exciting to actually have it. ...Fabulous cover. How exciting to actually have it. The book sounds great.Cranberryfrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384164423414892482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-75140388573057862422010-01-21T11:51:25.896-05:002010-01-21T11:51:25.896-05:00What a "power boost" to my day, E.A.! Th...What a "power boost" to my day, E.A.! Thank you so much for the award and support! You're too kind, and I'll wear my "lovely blog" award with pride. :-)Marianne Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729453143807888867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-24624330581797145482010-01-21T02:05:43.315-05:002010-01-21T02:05:43.315-05:00Thank you, E.A!
I appreciate your thoughtfulness!...Thank you, E.A!<br /><br />I appreciate your thoughtfulness!Sarah Simashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702070733137961412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-16378586147923617772010-01-20T21:14:34.427-05:002010-01-20T21:14:34.427-05:00What a wonderful surprise! Thank you, and just so...What a wonderful surprise! Thank you, and just so you know... the award and the message made my early morning!<br />JudeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207173360554929046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-74070750300777263102010-01-20T13:08:54.881-05:002010-01-20T13:08:54.881-05:00Thank you so much - both for the award and the ver...Thank you so much - both for the award and the very kind comments.Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-81837113225073917282010-01-18T21:48:01.867-05:002010-01-18T21:48:01.867-05:00I've been having "senior moments" in...I've been having "senior moments" in conversations my entire life. LOL :)<br /><br />Autism is one of those things that's kind of hard to explain. While there are similarities between everyone on the spectrum, each individual has their own unique issues. If I had to give a general statement about what autism does, I'd have to say that it makes parts of life more difficult for an autistic than a neurotypical (non-autistic). Social stuff (reading body language, understanding idioms, etc.) is one area that is affected, but each autistic is affected differently. Change is also more difficult for people on the spectrum. There are others, but that's a topic long enough for a whole slew of blog posts. LOL :)<br /><br />As for me not seeming any weirder than anyone else, my symptoms are much more mild than, say, a low functioning autistic. Plus a lot of what makes me weird is stuff you'd have to be in the same room with me to see, such as rocking or awkward fidgeting (the technical term is self-stimulatory behaviors), difficulty dealing with noise and confusion in a room, difficulty verbalizing my thoughts (the words get stuck or come out wrong).<br /><br />Life can be a wild ride, but I hope by opening up on here I can help others understand autism a little more.E.A. Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972444782739795115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-26964599662689369332010-01-18T13:55:38.330-05:002010-01-18T13:55:38.330-05:00Hmm, E.A., I will readily admit that while I'v...Hmm, E.A., I will readily admit that while I've heard of Autism, I frankly don't understand what it is or what it does/doesn't do.<br /><br />But having met you "online", I can see absolutely no difference between you or anyone else who is "normal".<br /><br />And the thing with chit chat, not knowing exactly what to say, happens with all of us. And I'm like you in a lot of ways that I'll be thinking of something that was said earlier, totally tune out the present moment, then comment on the five-or ten-minute ago topic. I might get some weird looks, but I laugh it off and explain why I'm now mentioning it.<br /><br />Of course, my advancing age can also excuse a lot of my memory "lapses". LOL<br /><br />Seriously, though, I think you're a great gal, and not much "weirder" than...oh...ME!!! :)Miss Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245580913844186039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-72023402559682126472010-01-10T22:44:03.464-05:002010-01-10T22:44:03.464-05:00E.A., you have a wonderful website here. I enjoy ...E.A., you have a wonderful website here. I enjoy popping over and reading all your great posts. That is why I've awarded your site a "lovely award". Check it out at http://suspensebyanne.blogspot.com/2010/01/lovely-blog-award.htmlAnne Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987589478553339355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-54559279438420576842009-12-01T01:24:35.879-05:002009-12-01T01:24:35.879-05:00What a nice surprise to see your review. Thank you...What a nice surprise to see your review. Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the story.<br /><br />~ Brandilyn~ Brandilyn Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771812607327238979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927476119015089014.post-43673497666048187752009-11-18T17:12:37.529-05:002009-11-18T17:12:37.529-05:00Hey, Larry, I'm glad to answer your questions!...Hey, Larry, I'm glad to answer your questions! As for them being simplistic, I've been known to ask some of the most simplistic questions around, so don't worry about it. Asking questions is one of the best ways to learn anything.<br /><br />There are varying degrees of autism from low functioning to high functioning. I feel like I ought to say more here, but I honestly don't know what to add. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them here or send me an email.E.A. Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972444782739795115noreply@blogger.com