Here’s Another Photo Of De (looking Awesome In His Coat, Vest And Tie) During The Star Trek Production

I wish more people understood this.

What Does Executive Dysfunction Look Like?

Here, while focused and not overstimulated, I asked The Kid to draw an apple and spell it:

He is able to write the word apple all by himself, from memory. He knows how to spell apple, and he knows that he knows. He needs a simple visual aid to draw an apple himself, his apple resembles an apple (as drawn by a 6 yo, anyway).

Here, while slightly overstimulated, I ask The Kid to draw a cat and write the word cat:

Though he definitely knows how to spell cat, he needs a visual aid here to do so. He also needs a simple visual aid to draw a cat, but even with an aid, he draws the parts in the wrong order. You can tell he's struggling to perform the task.

Here, absolutely overstimulated, I ask The Kid to draw a whale and write the word whale:

After 3 minutes of picking up the pencil and then putting it down again, with lots of echolalia, he makes an attempt. He needs a visual aid for both tasks. While he writes each letter in the correct order, their sequence is mostly random. He cannot draw at all in this state.

This is Executive Dysfunction. A symptom common in autism, and adhd.

A person with Executive Dysfunction is not making a decision not to do something (chores, homework, cooking, etc.) -- they genuinely cannot do the thing. At least not under certain circumstances, such as overstimulation or stress. They might require help and step by step guidance to get through it, or to abandon the task entirely until circumstances are more ideal.

This is a normal experience and not something to be punished for (by yourself or others). In fact punishment or the fear of punishment actually makes ED worse and more frequent. The only things that actually help the severity and frequency of Executive Dysfunction is patience and understanding.

This is also why functioning labels are outdated and inaccurate. You can go from 1 to 3 in the same day. Heck, the same hour if you're having A Time of It. For example, I go straight from 1 to 3, skipping 2 entirely when I look at road maps.

(Obligatory disclaimer: The Kid was not compelled to perform these tasks against his desire. I compiled these images over the course of summer break, when he requested the activity but wasn't always in a state to complete the activity. Then realized what a keen visual representation of ED this was, and that it could be helpful.)

They can carry on and entire conversation just using tone and their names. :)

that’s it that’s their relationship

One of my favorite scenes.

“I’ll be as succinct as possible.” Stargate Atlantis S01E01 Rising

Cannot wait for this!

DIEGO LUNA as CASSIAN ANDOR | ANDOR Official Trailer

So agree with this.

Freddie Prinze Jr. drops an amazing rant about negativity in the Star Wars fandom on Jeff Dye’s Friendship Podcast | via @allthingscomedy on Instagram

A handwritten note by DeForest Kelley on his personal stationary. His handwriting is translated below:

(1) Knowing what you want is half the battle.

(2) Once you know— don’t give up.

(3) Remember: Behind every successful man is an exhausted woman.

DeForest Kelley’s signature

DeForest and Carolyn Kelley in 1968.

De was quoted numerous times in saying “I make the living, but Carolyn makes the life worth living.”

What a wonderful husband DeForest was. Everyone should have a partner/husband/wife/spouse/significant other/friend who appreciates us like that.

Love this!

THE STORE IS LIVE NOW! NEW DESIGNS UP!

I’ve always wanted to have really nice/cool looking stargate merch but they do not have many options for us, if any. So I decided to use my design/artistic background to make my own & share with all of you. For these designs, I went for a minimalistic approach but still cool to look at. The name stack of SG1, The Abydos Cartouche (which I drew/colored), & finally the There’s no place like Home: Earth Gate Address.  These are available on various types of tees/tanks/sweaters etc in both male/female options, coffee mugs, phone cases & more! All of them come in sizes Small - 5XL & an array of color options & shipping is worldwide (some colors may not be worldwide). I will be doing new designs soon. Can’t wait to show you all what I have in the works.

Please REBLOG this!

U.S.S. Enterprise

STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS | S1E1