Am don't think have ever had depression because of not being able to communicate [both in terms of non verbalism,echolilia,and not being able to process information and auditory input quick enough],but it is a major trigger of meltdown for am,especially if people just keep assuming what am want to say,or start saying bad things when they know am not able to verbally defend.
Am find it reduces the problem when using an alternative form of communication when non verbal,am usually use the laptop for this but also have a sony clie PDA and a bad motorola razr v3 phone,am also use makaton which makes a big difference.
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i'm depressed because i havent eaten all day and cant communicate the basic fact that i need food, communicating my brilliant ideas to bring world peace and happiness would be a luxury! Rolling Eyes
why havent eaten all day?
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