Oh
@Avis this sort of thing i struggle with. i often forget he has an issue until i see the look on his face that signals overload and confusion.
we should keep conversation limited to facts and short sentences. i do it most of the time, but when we have had a few good days in a row its so easy to slip back to the 'normal' i yearn for, the days of conversation. i also have a bad habit of sarcasm
and jesting
.....all of which is lost and adds to confusion. but its really hard to change a life time of habits. i dont forget as such ...but have lapsed moment where it slips in.
i miss conversation.
end of day catch up.....
it hard to just give facts and limited words. one sentence one task. and then repeating as it wasn't processed. i refuse the next step some do of 'i will just do it myself its quicker/easier. i keep on keeping on....trying to keep my world normal and his simple......but we get lost in their needs.
its really hard to remember to speak so plainly and give direct instruction. with only the basic words.
so hard to break it down.
the days of .....
'when you have finished your shower can you bring your washing out and put it in the washer....its all ready to go.....
are gone
now its
direct /promt to shower
promt for clothes to suit the day.
request laundry (no i dont need it here in the lounge)
direct to washer
then i turn on washer
all the time prompting and encouraging. one sentence is turned into a mornings work
but at least he had a shower!
and you are right
@Avis sometimes we have to laugh....as the saying goes......or we would cry.....oh! i do that too
but keep on smiling