Neurodivergent Empathy Program
ast...@yahoo.com
an outline
Since many neurotypical don't understand neurodivergence, and can
easily mistake neurodivergent conditions as psychological problems/
psychiatric disorders as well as even
laziness,apathy,irresponsibility,and/or not trying, I propose that a
Neurodivergent Empathy program be developed to help neurotypicals
understand neurodivergence by simulation of neurodivergent experiences
Visual processing problems - the use of 3D Optical
Scanner.....speeding up a series of letters,words....so they can be
blurry,make you dizzy to simulate visual processing issues. Dr. Harold
N. Levinson uses one to detect visual processing problems. It could be
used to overstimulate the eyes to induce visual processing issues.
http://www.dyslexiaonline.com/information/testing.html
Auditory processing problems - the use of 3D Auditory Scanner as
produce auditory overloading,speeding up a series of
sounds,letters,words.....so they can be blurry,make you feel
confused,dizzy to simulate auditory processing issues
Dr. Harold N. Levinson uses one to detect auditory processing
problems. It could be used to overstimulate the ears to induce
auditory processing issues.
Highly bright flourescent lights used to simulate oversensitivity to
light
Highly loud sounds used to simulate oversensitivity to sound
Slapping on the hand and body to simulate oversensitivity to touch
Electric moving platform while standing,walking to simulate gross
motor,balance problems
Field Sobriety Tests
determine possible intoxication of drivers stopped on suspicion. The
tests varied widely: a driver might be asked to touch his or her
finger to the nose, stand on one leg, or walk a straight line. No
studies were available to determine the fairness of these tests.
http://www.fieldsobrietytests.org/fieldsobrietytests.html
Here is my neurological tests and ENG tests by Dr. Harold N. Levinson
in 2006
This consists of a series of standardized neurological tests commonly
administered to assess the status of the integrated function of the
cerebellar-vestibular (CV) system as well as other central nervous
system (CNS) structures. Difficulties with any of these tests
indicates a dysfunction within the CV or CNS systems.
The ENG is a standardized neurophysiological test in which eye
movements are induced and measured under various testing conditions.
Fine and reflexive eye movements are controlled by the cerebellum and
the vestibular system. As a result, the ENG can help determine whether
or not an inner-ear abnormality exists.
http://astynaz.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album01&id=Dr_Levinson_exam_002
http://astynaz.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album01&id=Dr_Levinson_exam_003
Here is my neurodlogical tests by Veteran Affairs neurologists
http://astynaz.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album01&id=Veteran_Affairs_Neurology_Assessment_and_Follow_Up_002
http://astynaz.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album01&id=Veteran_Affairs_Neurology_Assessment_and_Follow_Up_003
The same tests that are used for drunk driving are the same tests that
are used to test for cerebellar vestibular dysfunction and
neurological problems in general. Even the horizontal gaze nystgamus
test is used to test for drunk driving,and that tests the eye
coordination.
Therefore, people with neurodivergent issues would fail the testing
given to drunk drivers,and so they could be mistakened for being
drunk. It seems that alcohol could also impair the cerebellar
vestibular system.
DRUNK BUSTERS Impairment Goggles™ simulate effects of impairment,
including reduced alertness, slowed reaction time, confusion, visual
distortion, alteration of depth and distance perception, reduction of
peripheral vision, poor judgement and decision making, double vision,
and lack of muscular coordination.
http://www.piplus.com.au/drunk_busters.htm
these symptoms are also symptoms of neurodivergent issues)
If the drunk impairment goggles simulate effects of drunkeness, then
then they can simulate neurodivergent issues
Maybe we can come up with virtual reality program that simulates
neurodivergence in neurotypical people
Using virtual reality glasses - visual processing problems
headphones - auditory processing problems simulator
sensory gloves with biofeedback interaction to experience fine motor
skill problems
moving platform to simulate gross motor skill problems
A 3Dimensional Screen with rapid moving stimuli to simulate issues
with disorientation that can lead to confusion with directions as well
as can lead to difficulty with body movements. Very Bright Screen to
simulate problems with hypersensitivity to light
Symptoms of neurodivergent issues
Reading
* Memory instability for letters, words, or numbers.
* A tendency to skip over or scramble letters, words, and
sentences.
* A poor, slow, fatiguing reading ability prone to compensatory
head tilting, near-far focusing, and finger pointing.
* Reversals of letters such as b and d, words such as saw and was,
and numbers such as 6 and 9 or 16 and 61.
* Letter and word blurring, doubling, movement, scrambling,
omission, insertion, size change, etc.
* Poor concentration, distractibility, light sensitivity
(photophobia), tunnel vision, delayed visual and phonetic processing,
etc.
Writing
* Messy, poorly angulated, or drifting handwriting prone to size,
spacing, and letter-sequencing errors.
Spelling, Math, Memory, and Grammar
* Memory instability for spelling, grammar, math, names, dates,
and lists, or sequences such as the alphabet, the days of the week and
months of the year, and directions.
Speech
* Speech disorders such as slurring, stuttering, minor
articulation errors, poor word recall, and auditory-input and motor-
output speech lags.
Direction
* Right/left and related directional uncertainty.
Time
* Delay in learning to tell time.
Concentration and Activity
* Impaired concentration, distractibility, hyperactivity, or
overactivity
Behavior, Temper, or Impulse disturbances
Balance and Coordination
* Difficulties with balance and coordination functions, i.e.,
walking, running, skipping, hopping, tying shoelaces, and buttoning
buttons.
Psychosomatics
* Difficulties with headaches, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, motion
sickness, abdominal complaints, excessive sweating, and bed-wetting.
Self-esteem
* Feeling stupid, ugly, incompetent, brainless.
Phobias and Related Mood and Obsessive/Compulsive Disorders
* Fears of the dark, heights, getting lost, going to school.
* Fear or the avoidance of various balance, coordination, sports,
and motion-related activities.
* Mood disturbances.
* Obsessions and compulsions.
http://www.levinsonmedical.com/information/syndrome.html
DYSMETRIC DYSLEXIA AND DYSPRAXIA
Hypothesis and Study
http://www.levinsonmedical.com/evidence/papers/ddd_study.pdf?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=4783406&dopt=Abstract
DYSMETRIC DYSLEXIA AND DYSPRAXIA:
synopsis of a continuing research project
http://www.levinsonmedical.com/evidence/papers/ddd_synopsis.pdf
COMPENSATORY MECHANISMS IN CV-DYSFUNCTION,DYSMETRIC DYSLEXIA AND
DYSPRAXIA
http://www.levinsonmedical.com/evidence/papers/comp_mech_cv.pdf
THE CEREBELLAR-VESTIBULAR BASIS OF LEARNING DISABILITIES IN
CHILDREN,ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS:
Hypothesis and study
http://www.levinsonmedical.com/evidence/papers/cv_basis_ld.pdf
THE DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF CEREBELLAR-VESTIBULAR TESTS IN DETECTING
LEARNING DISABILITIES,DYSLEXIA,AND ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
http://www.levinsonmedical.com/evidence/papers/cv_tests.pdf
This is scientific papers that show that anxiety,mood disorder,and
phobias aren't necessarily psychological(especially involving
emotional weakness,a dysfunctional childhood) but could be stemming
from cerebellar-vestibular dysfunction
A CEREBELLAR-VESTIBULAR EXPLANATION FOR FEARS/PHOBIAS:
Hypothesis and study
http://www.levinsonmedical.com/evidence/papers/cv_fears.pdf
THE CEREBELLAR-VESTIBULAR PREDISPOSITION TO ANXIETY DISORDERS
http://www.levinsonmedical.com/evidence/papers/cv_predis_anxiety.pdf
ABNORMAL OPTOKINETIC AND PERCEPTUAL SPAN PARAMETERS IN CEREBELLAR
VESTIBULAR DYSFUNCTION AND RELATED ANXIETY DISORDERS
http://www.levinsonmedical.com/evidence/papers/optokinetic_cv_anxiety.pdf