i used to be like that when i was little
-----Original Message-----
From: Barber, Kenneth L. <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, March 01, 1999 8:11 AM
Subject: Re: Sensitive Startle Reflex


>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
>