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Autism and an Interest in lamp posts « on: December 10, 2023, 05:23:19 PM » Author: Harry james Lane123
Hi everyone. I am Elle, My son Harry is Autistic and I have joined this site on his behalf because he is obsessed with lights and lampposts. He is 8 years old and constantly watching YouTube videos of street lights and lampposts.
His fascination started at around age 5/6.
 HE is now hoping to start a collection of old street lights that are being replaced by the council for the new LED style lights.
He is also obsessed with smoke alarms and heat detectors and has a HUGE collection of these. Does anyone else?
Other things he has also developed a strong interest in is Pylons, Wind Turbines and he likes certain wheels on cars.
Oh and he also has a light bulb collection!
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Re: Autism and an Interest in lamp posts « Reply #1 on: December 11, 2023, 07:48:08 AM » Author: rjluna2
Welcome aboard Elle :)

I do have mild autism, but now am managed with this obsession with my lighting collection along with computers and car spotting.
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Re: Autism and an Interest in lamp posts « Reply #2 on: December 12, 2023, 03:29:58 AM » Author: AngryHorse
Welcome to the crazy world of LG Elle and Harry  8), Harry will fit in perfectly  ;)
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Re: Autism and an Interest in lamp posts « Reply #3 on: December 12, 2023, 08:19:12 AM » Author: Rommie
I think a lot of people on this site are somewhere on the autistic spectrum, I know I am. I've never been officially diagnosed, but all the symptoms fit. I cope as well as I can, although there are some things that cause problems.

Anyway, you both take care, and enjoy the site. Any problems, get in touch, I'm here to help  :love:

By the way, your profile picture is sideways  ;D
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Re: Autism and an Interest in lamp posts « Reply #4 on: December 12, 2023, 11:42:39 AM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Yes, the holes on this site come in every shape you can think of, so there'll be no problem about fitting in.  :love:
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Re: Autism and an Interest in lamp posts « Reply #5 on: December 13, 2023, 12:09:59 AM » Author: rlshieldjr
I too as a kid was fascinated by power lines, streetlights, glass insulators. Other things like flood control canals, storm drain systems, and fire sprinklers. My late mother actually had saved a few drawings I did in elementary school. I saw them and saw the closeness to reality of them.
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