Abysmal Working Memory
Is this a common symptom for those on the spectrum to exhibit?
I am trying to learn about bookkeeping, but as soon as I read something it seems to dissipate from my mind almost instantaneously. The same seems to occur when I am listening to something. It's as if I am immune to retaining information. Whilst I am able to communicate with other human beings, I do often ponder if I am a man with a very low IQ.
It's extremely disheartening and I often contemplate suicide because of my lack of intellect. If I were a neurotypical, it would be easier for me to overlook my intellectual shortcomings. But alas, I am autistic and do not believe I can survive in the world without being dependent on my parents.
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"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it, don't wait for it, just let it happen. " - Special Agent Dale Cooper, Twin Peaks
I get this often... I have somewhat narrowed it down to a probability that subconsciously i may not be interested in what i am reading and what i am doing and to conserve energy i am not retaining the information ( or possibly thinking of something else that might excite my neurons ) . Because in many other areas i can retain information without much fault.... I am still working on working that one out! lol ... But thats the best explanation that i can come up with at the moment... No, I dont believe its lack of intelligence.
I just call them mind farts.
I think there's been evidence that working memory can be impaired in ASD but you'd have to check.
We're also less likely to retain information if we're tense/ stressed and given those feelings are common amongst us that could be a cause?
I had testing done some time ago, not sure it tested working memory specifically but I had a couple of discrepancies. I have some difficulties but not sure what the cause is- attention, interest, motivation? Could be anything...
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Diagnosed ASD Aug 2016, confirmed Dec 2016.
Also have OCD and various 'issues'.
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Low Working memory is a key symptom of executive dysfunctions a common co-morbid of autism.
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