Out of Mind - Out of Sight

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Maddening frightening and unpredictable</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> describe the life of a family when a member(s) has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The NeuroTypical's (NT) Empathy and the </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Aspie's</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> lack of Empathy are at the crux of this chaos advises author Dr. Kathy Marshack a longtime psychologist and prolific writer on Empathy NeuroDiversity (ND) and NeuroDivergent relationships. NeuroDiverse describes the unique workings of a brain that is different from those with typical neurological development or functioning; hence the term NeuroTypical.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>An NT/ASD relationship mirrors dance partners who unintentionally step on each other's toes. With instruction the rhythm of their dance can shift. The author provides dozens of proven tips and tools that help achieve smoother footwork-as she learned from living with an ASD spouse an ASD daughter and an NT daughter. Since Empathy is not wired into the brain of someone with ASD they are left feeling confused by irony pretense metaphor and white lies. </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Aspies</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> are unable to simultaneously know their feelings and sense another's; hence can't know or see what to do or say next. Frustrating to NTs </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Aspies</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> live in the moment: If something is not forefront in their mind it is essentially out of their sight. Their failure to recognize the importance of a smile a hug or a word of encouragement can generate a mountain of pain and loneliness for the NT.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Children of an ASD/NT couple may inherit or learn the traits of both parents and grow up feeling invisible minimized ignored and unloved. An NT/ASD couple emphasizes Dr. Marshack must take immense care to reinforce a child's self-esteem while teaching them to love and be loved. It is a profound and not easy challenge.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Dr. Marshack dispels preconceived notions about ASD. She opens eyes and hearts to see that an NT/ASD family's roller-coaster ride-when slowed to ease the curves and jolts-can lead to positive transformation in relationships.</span></p>