i can startle my wife by just walking in if she is not expecting to see me.
i walk thru the house saying "i am home" or "it's me". she is worse than i
am.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trisha Cummings [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, February 26, 1999 10:38 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: Sensitive Startle Reflex
>
> Hi,
>
>
>
> > Is this normal or is this just with people how have CP? Kathy >>
> >
> >Sensitive startel reflex is extreemly common in people with CP.  I don't
> think
> >it is very common outside of nurological dissorders.
>
>     I think it is an individual thing. I startle beautifully and
> occassional
> at absolutely nothing more than a shadow. It is a side effects to years of
> physical and emotional abuse. My child who has CP doesn't startle easily
> but
> then she lives in a safe environment.  Now, since the startle reflex is a
> brain level activity, and from what I see many of the CP children also
> have
> seizure disorders ( including my Amber) - perhaps the extreme startle
> reflex
> is more on the order of a mini seizure.  Since I can be sitting perfectly
> still and suddenly had it go off - this kind makes sense. It is a bit hard
> on other peoples nerves and the crockery - tho!!!
>
>                                         Brightest Blessings
>                                                 Trisha