Miscellaneous
We all run into challenges as we grow older, especially those with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or Asperger's. We're talking specifically about those who would be called higher functioning autistics.Shannon was diagnosed with Asperger's in her thirties and J.R. in his forties. In our younger days, we had the physical and mental stamina to compensate for a lot of our shortcomings that come with ASD. But as we get older, we find it harder to compensate and those quirks and deficits begin to come to light.As we age, our energy levels get lower, whether or not we have health problems. Shannon talks about having trouble coping with a regular work schedule, having chronic fatigue and executive function deficits, along with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive traits.J.R. brings up what he likes to call the "Cocktail." The other things that always accompany someone with ASD or Asperger's. These are things like ADHD, depression, anxiety and mild OCD, all of which he deals with on a daily basis.Physical health and mental health definitely affect each other.Listen as we talk about this and much, much more,While you're on the page, don't forget to subscribe and like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/notweirdjustautistic