Comments on: The Curse of Socks http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/ Coffee breaks in Cyberspace For when you want something short and sweet, but light on saccharin [translation = Aspartame] Sat, 19 May 2012 14:56:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kate http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/comment-page-1/#comment-9405 kate Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:38:58 +0000 http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/#comment-9405 I had the opposite problem for years. My son wouldn't take off his socks. He still won't wear sandals or walk barefoot, except from his bed to the bathroom. It took us years to figure out what was going on - he was finally diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome two years ago. He is 15... now so much makes sense, especially the tactile stuff. He doesn't like being touched either. I had the opposite problem for years. My son wouldn’t take off his socks. He still won’t wear sandals or walk barefoot, except from his bed to the bathroom. It took us years to figure out what was going on – he was finally diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome two years ago. He is 15… now so much makes sense, especially the tactile stuff. He doesn’t like being touched either.

]]> By: chelle http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/comment-page-1/#comment-9399 chelle Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:13:12 +0000 http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/#comment-9399 Socks are so over rated! FLip flops! Socks are so over rated! FLip flops!

]]> By: Julie http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/comment-page-1/#comment-9377 Julie Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:14:27 +0000 http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/#comment-9377 Somehow socks do go on all four sets of feet at my house, but all of the socks are grayish instead of white unless, as you said it, they are brand new. The two smallest sets of feet are almost always bare in the house. Going out always takes awhile in winter. Socks, boots, coats, mittens and hats must go on first. Somehow socks do go on all four sets of feet at my house, but all of the socks are grayish instead of white unless, as you said it, they are brand new. The two smallest sets of feet are almost always bare in the house. Going out always takes awhile in winter. Socks, boots, coats, mittens and hats must go on first.

]]> By: Callista http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/comment-page-1/#comment-9375 Callista Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:40:40 +0000 http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/#comment-9375 I think I've spent more money on socks than most people. I'm desperately trying to find a pair that doesn't feel awful on my feet. I wonder if there are toeless socks out there? The toe parts are the worst parts. But then, I'd just be bothered by the seam where the socks ended, or if they bunched up around my foot... Yeah. I hate socks. I think I’ve spent more money on socks than most people. I’m desperately trying to find a pair that doesn’t feel awful on my feet. I wonder if there are toeless socks out there? The toe parts are the worst parts. But then, I’d just be bothered by the seam where the socks ended, or if they bunched up around my foot…

Yeah. I hate socks.

]]> By: mary http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/comment-page-1/#comment-9372 mary Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:47:57 +0000 http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/#comment-9372 And all I could think about was elastic garters eh? I'd forgotten all about them. And all I could think about was

elastic garters eh? I’d forgotten all about them.

]]> By: Cari http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/comment-page-1/#comment-9371 Cari Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:36:54 +0000 http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/#comment-9371 I'm in such awe of your eloquent, entertaining writing. I know how hard it is to get 3 kids ready in the morning..all in the car, equipped with all necessary supplies for whatever outing we're on. I can't imagine doing it in your shoes....or socks. ;) I’m in such awe of your eloquent, entertaining writing. I know how hard it is to get 3 kids ready in the morning..all in the car, equipped with all necessary supplies for whatever outing we’re on. I can’t imagine doing it in your shoes….or socks. ;)

]]> By: Mary http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/comment-page-1/#comment-9370 Mary Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:34:15 +0000 http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/#comment-9370 Funny and sharp. Suzanne Antonetta has written a good book on neurodiversity. She argues (as I've heard elsewhere) that there are more connectors between those of us without autism and those with, that we can imagine. So I read this and the sock limitations and think of my littlest, who cuts the seams out of his socks or he cannot bear them. They cause him excruciating duress. So do tags. So do button or snaps. Dressing his a daily adventure and unless there's a good half hour for the changes, we will be late. He's on nobody's diagnostic chart, by a long shot, but he has this characteristic that defines him (for me) as much as his deep easy friendships and precocious humor. Hmmm. Funny and sharp. Suzanne Antonetta has written a good book on neurodiversity. She argues (as I’ve heard elsewhere) that there are more connectors between those of us without autism and those with, that we can imagine. So I read this and the sock limitations and think of my littlest, who cuts the seams out of his socks or he cannot bear them. They cause him excruciating duress. So do tags. So do button or snaps. Dressing his a daily adventure and unless there’s a good half hour for the changes, we will be late. He’s on nobody’s diagnostic chart, by a long shot, but he has this characteristic that defines him (for me) as much as his deep easy friendships and precocious humor. Hmmm.

]]> By: delilah http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/comment-page-1/#comment-9367 delilah Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:40:12 +0000 http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/#comment-9367 We've given up on socks. Crocs and sandals are favorites during warmer weather. Actually, cold weather too. Somehow I've been able to convince her to wear tights during the winter. We’ve given up on socks. Crocs and sandals are favorites during warmer weather. Actually, cold weather too. Somehow I’ve been able to convince her to wear tights during the winter.

]]> By: Angela http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/comment-page-1/#comment-9366 Angela Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:23:53 +0000 http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/#comment-9366 Gregory loves his shoes. If you take them off his feet he will start crying. He took his shoes off tonight because I told him he could wear his superman costume to bed if he did. So superman is asleep right now. Gregory loves his shoes. If you take them off his feet he will start crying.
He took his shoes off tonight because I told him he could wear his superman costume to bed if he did. So superman is asleep right now.

]]> By: CrankMama http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/comment-page-1/#comment-9364 CrankMama Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:01:50 +0000 http://whittereronautism.com/2008/01/the-curse-of-socks/#comment-9364 Ok, I can't believe you endured that elastic torture as a child - ouch! Good luck with the socks issue. I've finally gotten my older kids convinced to wear them - of course they're perpetually losing one of each pair in the laundry so their willingness to comply is really a non issue. *sigh* Ok, I can’t believe you endured that elastic torture as a child – ouch!

Good luck with the socks issue. I’ve finally gotten my older kids convinced to wear them – of course they’re perpetually losing one of each pair in the laundry so their willingness to comply is really a non issue. *sigh*

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