http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041 Just another bbPress community en-US Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:54:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.vg247.com/forum/search.php http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-41048 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 11:46:21 +0000 Telepathic.Geometry 41048@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>@monkey: I used to work with learning disabilities when I worked in Ireland, but it was mostly dyslexia, ADD, ADHD and Asperger's. The one thing I found was, like you say, it really helps to get to know them and become their friend to the extent to which you can, and gain their trust. Once you gain their trust, you have an "in". They start listening to at least some of what you say, and start changing their patterns a bit. i.e. Hope.</p> <p>It's been 5 years or more since I was doing that kind of work, but I remember feeling enormous pride and a deep sense of accomplishment whenever they were able to make progress. :) </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-41044 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:21:59 +0000 monkeygourmet 41044@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>Sorry for the late reply, was a really tough end to last year, inspections, staffing etc..! :)</p> <p>@Spider LAW (If still around or Dragon if it's his alt account!)</p> <p>Stress is most def an issue for me but I feel I manage it quite well. </p> <p>It mostly comes from the paperwork, staffing and regulation side of things, not really from working with people with profound learning difficulties.</p> <p>I tend to follow the mantra: "Ignore the behaviour, not the person." This sentence will usually hold you in good sted.</p> <p>Some behaviours can be very difficult, self harm, aggression etc... and it can prove difficult to see the person behind these. I've always managed to keep the individual in the forefront when dealing with challenging behaviour.</p> <p>I kind of see it like a new language, i.e. They are just trying to communicate something I don't understand. </p> <p>I think that kind of works for a lot of situations in life, although the interactions I can be involved in are maybe more extreme.</p> <p>The guys here are all great though, and as I said earlier, being active is a great way of building positive relationships.</p> <p>@Orbit</p> <p>I think a Young adult with Autism can face some great difficulties in life. I think the formative years (early childhood), are extremly important as I deal with a lot of behaviours now that have become "ingrained" from that period.</p> <p>You can't really "stop" behaviours, as they tend to just get replaced (It can become a routine, sort of like OCD), but trying to ignore them as much as possible in early childhood and redirect them im sure would help a lot.</p> <p>Re-direction is a huge part of it I think. The amount of times i've got someone out of a tricky situation by changing my approach completly, it really does help.</p> <p>I kind of liken it to a baby crying (not being patronising, just an example of re-direction):</p> <p>A mother holds a baby that won't stop crying. She's trying to soothe it, nothings working.</p> <p>Some stranger walks up and says "hello", the baby instantly stops crying.</p> <p>The Mother says to the stranger; "Wow, you must be great with kids!"</p> <p>Now, i've heard that happen alot! </p> <p>In my opinion, all thats happened is the Baby has been 're-directed', the attention and surroundings have changed slightly and the distraction has stopped it crying.</p> <p>Maybe wrong, but this is definatly how it seems to me.</p> <p>So, re-direction helps a lot when dealing with complex behaviours too. Also, getting to know people well always helps i.e. trust etc...</p> <p>Social situations can prove very difficult, lots of weird rules and dogma's that may just not make sense to someone with Autism.</p> <p>But, when you actually analyse a lot of what we do, a lot of it's weird and doesn't make sense! :)</p> <p>We tell white-lies, disguise our true feelings, have strange beliefs etc... </p> <p>People with Autism generally just "see-through" this and ask "why"?!</p> <p>"Why shouldn't I tell you, you look fat?!" for example! :)</p> <p>Logic over Emotion. This can be very tough, especially going through adolescence when your thoughts and the people around you are changing naturally.</p> <p>These examples are mainly from a high level (Aspergers) point of view. </p> <p>Something that can also help is routine. It may sound basic, but knowing whats coming next and how long it's going to last can be very helpful to someone with Autism.</p> <p>Lists, structure etc... Really good tools to help.</p> <p>Have activities got a: Beggining, Middle and End? </p> <p>i.e. When I play football with you, is it forst to 5 goals or are we going to be playing for the rest of all time! :)</p> <p>I hope some of that helped, sorry for any typo's etc...! ;)</p> <p>Also, Temple Grandin's book is worth checking out. She is very high level Aspergers and gives a good personnal insight into Autism.</p> <p><a href="http://www.templegrandin.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.templegrandin.com/</a></p> <p>Lot's of video's on there too! :) </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40487 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:49:13 +0000 ASBI 40487@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>Im getting my Bachelor Degree on January 2013 ... Industrial Engineering &lt;3</p> <p>I will most likely be working in a company, 7am-4pm 5 days a week .. which sux imo :\ </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40426 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:07:46 +0000 monkeygourmet 40426@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>Hey guys!</p> <p>Ironically, I had and unannounced inspection from the county council today! Fun fun! :)</p> <p>Everything went well but am extremely warn out now! </p> <p>Just got home after a 6 hour inspection of all my homes policies and procedures which was a useful experience but tiring! :)</p> <p>Spider and Orbit, will def have a think and post tommorow when I get a second, glad to help or provide examples of some of my experiences.</p> <p>Also, don't worry about the thread title, feel free to list jobs, experiences or what you are working towards, I think it can sometimes help to build more community although I completly understand if people want to remain more anonymous on Internet forums! :)</p> <p>I wasn't intended to be solely around carework, I was hoping other people would chip in!</p> <p>It's also interesting finding out people manage to fit in gaming around or at work! </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40415 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:34:16 +0000 OrbitMonkey 40415@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>I'd like to know what source material you've found helpful and what challenges a young adult with autism faces.</p> <p>Cheers :-) </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40414 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:20:21 +0000 Spider Law 40414@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>@monkeygourmet<br /> Is there any point in your career where you find your mind wondering off into the deep end due to stress and frustration or have you been able to keep mostly strong willed through all the toughest moments? </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40413 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:17:36 +0000 Spider Law 40413@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>Im a techincal assistant at a large Industrial Engineering company. And i also am a foster parent for extremely troubled, abused, and needy children. </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40410 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:06:23 +0000 OwnedWhenStoned 40410@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>@ CyberMarco: I think he's pointing out that the threads purpose was to ask monkeygourmet questions about HIS job, not post what they do. </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40409 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:52:51 +0000 CyberMarco 40409@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>^what? I always read everyone's opinion...</p> <p>What are you trying to prove? </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40408 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:23:22 +0000 Stardog 40408@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>Proving that nobody reads anything but the thread title...</p> <p>Who cares what the rest of you do? </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40403 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:04:44 +0000 viralshag 40403@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>Project manager in the oil and gas industry here. Boring but has its ups and downs.</p> <p>I don't think I could work as a carer of any sort to be honest. I admire people who do (unless they're the nasty types that end up in the news...) because even if it is rewarding it must be difficult. </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40401 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:32:18 +0000 CyberMarco 40401@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>Well, I don't work but I'm studying Architecture/Building engineering in Italy. </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40399 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:10:47 +0000 Phoenixblight 40399@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>I had done that type of work for 2 years one of the first jobs I had when I was 18. I absolutely hated that work. Not something I could do for a long period of time. Now I work as an assistant Technical director to a small game development team(20 so people overall) I love this job far more and its far more rewarding than that nurse aid work that and I work with functioning adults. </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40397 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:17:26 +0000 Telepathic.Geometry 40397@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>/hugs </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40395 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:33:17 +0000 OlderGamer 40395@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>Semi retired. Semi writer. Stay at home type. Pretty boring really. </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40388 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:19:22 +0000 Telepathic.Geometry 40388@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>I teach English to a school full of 19 year old Japanese Cabin Attendants. o_@</p> <p>(o/ </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40383 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:16:44 +0000 polygem 40383@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>i work with hard drug users atm and worked in many different fields in social work/psychology etc. managed a project for homeless people and a home for kids in a personal crysis situation. about the same size, 16 people working there. i am downshifting things atm tho. my current job is interesting and my work mates are all cool. going to work is a pleasure but payment is not as good as before. i am not managing stuff atm. just regular social work, group therapy, stuff like that....interesting thread mg but i am tired as hell. will return another day! if the world wont collapse that is. </p> http://www.vg247.com/forum/topic.php?id=7041#post-40380 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:47:51 +0000 monkeygourmet 40380@http://www.vg247.com/forum/ <p>Not trying to be push this down people's throats, but thought some people might be interested if they work or are thinking of working in a similar field! :)</p> <p>I've worked in the UK care sector for the last 10 years.</p> <p>I started working in a small home supporting adults with Severe Autism and Learning Difficulties and now Manage a team of 14 staff members to help try and provide a high quality of care and behavioural management to 3 adults in the UK.</p> <p>We have to work to a Strict guideline with our policies and procedures, but the over arching philosophy on the care we provide is of inclusion and a strong supported activities.</p> <p>This can be difficult and can change on a day to day basis, but over time, I feel we have made some really good, positive moments in their lives.</p> <p>I'm a firm believer in physical activities wherever possible (a lot of negative behaviours in life can stem from being stuck in over familiar territory), and I feel these kinds of activities help form strong bonds between staff and service users.</p> <p>Please feel free to ask any questions, I know Orbit Monkey maybe had a few! :) </p>