Television Flicker

[bandeon]

I wanted to ask you guys something; I hope you don't mind. I've read a lot about the television flicker problems with Autism Spectrum, and I'm intimately familiar with the problems relating to lights (Ugh!). I was wondering, though, if something I'm seeing is related to the problem, however. Sometimes, when I'm watching television (usually CRT type), I see the screen 'roll up' with a black bar and flash a bit. It especially happens during explosions and fast action sequences. Most notably it happens during animation, but this could simply be because a lot of what I watch is Japanese anime. I'm not epileptic or anything to that effect.

Does anyone else see this sort of thing? Is it an autistic response, or just something pretty normal?

Thank you!

[Sophist]

I would imagine it's something normal, although being autistic you may be more attuned to it and "notice" it. That's my guess at least.

[CookingWithScience]

I'd say, so long as you aren't experiencing seizures, you're o.k. I agree with Sophist's comments as well. Many people with Autism/Aspergers have a tendency to notice things that many of us would ignore. Minuscule traits (physical and mental) are often times pinpointed by people with autism with a tremendous amount of ease. However, I've also been told that people with aspergers have a tendency to exaggerate certain experiences. Of course, this doesn't go for everyone.

[Sophist]

However, I've also been told that people with aspergers have a tendency to exaggerate certain experiences. Of course, this doesn't go for everyone.

I would NEVER exaggerate ANYTHING.