Comments on: Back at the Thrift Store http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/ Ethics, Disability Rights, and Reports from Life on the Spectrum Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:32:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dean http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/comment-page-1/#comment-64116 Dean Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:00:10 +0000 http://www.aspergerjourneys.com/?p=3214#comment-64116 'Philips SHN2500 Noise Canceling' is what it says on it. Got them from a store called Comet in England. I find them good because I'm just sat at a desk for 8 hrs with continual and consistent background noise, but they might not be best for everyone. ‘Philips SHN2500 Noise Canceling’ is what it says on it. Got them from a store called Comet in England. I find them good because I’m just sat at a desk for 8 hrs with continual and consistent background noise, but they might not be best for everyone.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/comment-page-1/#comment-64075 Rachel Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:50:42 +0000 http://www.aspergerjourneys.com/?p=3214#comment-64075 Dean, What kind of earphones are they and where did you find them? I love my headset, but I'm always interested in other kinds of hearing protection. Dean,

What kind of earphones are they and where did you find them? I love my headset, but I’m always interested in other kinds of hearing protection.

]]> By: Dean http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/comment-page-1/#comment-64055 Dean Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:01:04 +0000 http://www.aspergerjourneys.com/?p=3214#comment-64055 I decided to try some in the ear noise cancelling earphones, they're cheaper than headphones. The ones I got say they block 70% of the noise, and I'm impressed by them. they feel like ear plugs when you put them in, then when you switch on the noise cancelling they do a great job. and not so conspicuous as full headphones. I'm definitely going to try and get some headphones in the future which apparently block 99% of the noise. I decided to try some in the ear noise cancelling earphones, they’re cheaper than headphones. The ones I got say they block 70% of the noise, and I’m impressed by them. they feel like ear plugs when you put them in, then when you switch on the noise cancelling they do a great job. and not so conspicuous as full headphones. I’m definitely going to try and get some headphones in the future which apparently block 99% of the noise.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/comment-page-1/#comment-64011 Rachel Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:35:19 +0000 http://www.aspergerjourneys.com/?p=3214#comment-64011 Thanks, Kate! Thanks, Kate!

]]> By: Kate http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/comment-page-1/#comment-63993 Kate Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:25:29 +0000 http://www.aspergerjourneys.com/?p=3214#comment-63993 Glad you went back to the store and it's working out for you so far! Glad you went back to the store and it’s working out for you so far!

]]> By: Rachel http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/comment-page-1/#comment-63979 Rachel Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:06:31 +0000 http://www.aspergerjourneys.com/?p=3214#comment-63979 Wow, you guys are awesome! Thank you so much for all the congratulations and support. It all means so much. In answer to the questions posed in this thread: Dean: In researching different types of headphones, I've read about the electronic noise cancelling ones, and I've seen all kinds of different reviews. Some people love them and some people can't stand them. If you can find a local place and try them on before parting with any money, that's probably the way to go, since they're not inexpensive. Samuel: I found something on the Peltor website about earphones with a microphone you can turn up or down. It looks interesting, and if my other choices don't work, I may try it. At this point, I have a non-electronic headset---the Peltor Optime 101---that I bought at the hardware store in my town, and I'm beginning to really like it. I had to get over the aesthetics of wearing a big headset out in the world, but I wore it today, and I felt fine. If people think it's weird, I don't care. They don't have to live in my very sensitive auditory system; I do. Re: emergency functioning and burnout...I very much agree that if your generation of autistic people can begin the process of not living in emergency mode, you're going to be able to avoid much of the burnout that us mid-life folks are experiencing. So far, the larger world has advanced from the dark ages of institutionalizing us as children to the somewhat more well-intentioned attempt to mainstream us so that we can assimilate into the NT-majority world. I hope that the world will progress from mainstreaming to respect for neurodiversity. Once you have this respect, there will be more room for people to live life in harmony with how they were made instead of trying to fit into the culture of the majority. Wow, you guys are awesome! Thank you so much for all the congratulations and support. It all means so much.

In answer to the questions posed in this thread:

Dean: In researching different types of headphones, I’ve read about the electronic noise cancelling ones, and I’ve seen all kinds of different reviews. Some people love them and some people can’t stand them. If you can find a local place and try them on before parting with any money, that’s probably the way to go, since they’re not inexpensive.

Samuel: I found something on the Peltor website about earphones with a microphone you can turn up or down. It looks interesting, and if my other choices don’t work, I may try it. At this point, I have a non-electronic headset—the Peltor Optime 101—that I bought at the hardware store in my town, and I’m beginning to really like it. I had to get over the aesthetics of wearing a big headset out in the world, but I wore it today, and I felt fine. If people think it’s weird, I don’t care. They don’t have to live in my very sensitive auditory system; I do.

Re: emergency functioning and burnout…I very much agree that if your generation of autistic people can begin the process of not living in emergency mode, you’re going to be able to avoid much of the burnout that us mid-life folks are experiencing. So far, the larger world has advanced from the dark ages of institutionalizing us as children to the somewhat more well-intentioned attempt to mainstream us so that we can assimilate into the NT-majority world. I hope that the world will progress from mainstreaming to respect for neurodiversity. Once you have this respect, there will be more room for people to live life in harmony with how they were made instead of trying to fit into the culture of the majority.

]]> By: Jennifer Gardner http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/comment-page-1/#comment-63977 Jennifer Gardner Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:53:45 +0000 http://www.aspergerjourneys.com/?p=3214#comment-63977 I know i have mentioned it before, but I keep earplugs in my handbag. Whenever the hubby or kid get anxious, I pop them in their ears! I know i have mentioned it before, but I keep earplugs in my handbag. Whenever the hubby or kid get anxious, I pop them in their ears!

]]> By: John Dale Lyons http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/comment-page-1/#comment-63974 John Dale Lyons Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:07:04 +0000 http://www.aspergerjourneys.com/?p=3214#comment-63974 I join your online community in congratulating you on finding an adaptation that works. Don't give up the good fight, to be an Aspie out in the world. I join your online community in congratulating you on finding an adaptation that works. Don’t give up the good fight, to be an Aspie out in the world.

]]> By: LizzieK8 http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/comment-page-1/#comment-63962 LizzieK8 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:10:20 +0000 http://www.aspergerjourneys.com/?p=3214#comment-63962 So good to see you've worked up a plan for keeping "sane" and doing the things you want. That recovery time is very important! My son uses Skull Candy ear plugs for his I-pod. He can't hear a thing when they are in.....and I really don't think he turns the music up too much. Can you listen to music while you're working? Or is that too much input, too? So good to see you’ve worked up a plan for keeping “sane” and doing the things you want. That recovery time is very important!

My son uses Skull Candy ear plugs for his I-pod. He can’t hear a thing when they are in…..and I really don’t think he turns the music up too much. Can you listen to music while you’re working? Or is that too much input, too?

]]> By: Dean http://www.journeyswithautism.com/2009/07/30/back-at-the-thrift-store/comment-page-1/#comment-63948 Dean Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:16:46 +0000 http://www.aspergerjourneys.com/?p=3214#comment-63948 Hi, I've been thinking about getting myself some Noise Cancelling headphones for where I work (just sat a computer), to try and block out some of the noises and talking. Anyone tried these before? Hi, I’ve been thinking about getting myself some Noise Cancelling headphones for where I work (just sat a computer), to try and block out some of the noises and talking. Anyone tried these before?

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