14 May 2009, 10:41 am
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(whereas in fact if you do feel fear of moving around in the environment unassisted, it is probably because you are in real danger as a result of not "loosing function" due to over-stimulus).
If I could process that I was in trouble, and feel afraid, I think I’d have half the problems I actually have. The problem is complete and utter lack of awareness (and subsequently lack of fear). I do completely agree with the point you're making though and avoid the word "agoraphobia" whenever it's brought up.
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This is a "spacial processing" problem clearly, and from the sounds of what you describe, appears to be additional to (rather than merely arising from) any problems arising due to being overwhelmed.
Completely agree with you, but people seem to only focus on my sensory problems. You’re right that the other part is proprioceptive, I have fairly severe problems in that area as well. While the terms categorise each part of the problem, as a person it all feels like part of the same experience.
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you have difficulties arising from sensory processing deficits (resulting in an inability to make sense of your immediate environment when overwhelmed by environmental stimulus, resulting in significant impairments in navigation within the environment), spatial reasoning deficits (with complications for navigation and profound negative effects on your ability to mentally map or meaningfully comprehend environments spatially"), with additional motor-coordination deficits probably entailing proprioception issues.
Is there a way I can employ you?
You summarised wonderfully.
Also, I’ve come across the term “topographic agnosia” (link: http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/incl ... kdale.html ) which might go some way to covering the navigational problems I’m experiencing? Perhaps I should talk to my GP or something.
15 May 2009, 12:48 am
15 May 2009, 7:59 am
