Every fall, I present a two-hour interactive session at the local schools for any of the teachers, admin, or aides who wish to know current trends in autism research and new treatment protocols. I think this may be added. Have a look and tell me what you think.
http://youtu.be/KmDGvquzn2k
11 comments:
Wow.
Got me.
Need linky poo. Not showing up on iCrap.
Terry
Fla.
Yep.
We are just starting with proloquo2go software on an iPad. After thirteen years we are starting to get some comunication other than pointing.
Astounding!!
astounding!
Very profound.
If only we were able to find a way to allow them all to break through their silence.
It would be an amazing thing to see what they are trying to communicate.
Good for you for reaching out on your own time to help raise awareness and understanding.
That is a tough job.
It's a labor of love Busted. Going out in person with the girls has taught me that most people's negative reactions are due to ignorance. Once you give them a basis of understanding, they are so much kinder and more tolerant of the girls.
Baby Queen's iPad showed us that she knows how to read. At 15, we had no idea she could read. They've been giving her baby books for the last few years, and she can read at 6th grade level with no instruction to speak of. Well, needless to say her IEP changed drastically for next year.
J hate being ignorant. Whatever you are kind enough to post here, or link to, I will learn. This video and what you just wrote about reading - I had no idea.
I bow to you, HWA, in awe and amazement. How you handle your girls is inspiring, and how they handle things is humbling. It's all I can do to deal with my mundane problems every day. I have had occasion to visit SAARC which is right down the street from my job, and I can only say that those that assist people with this condition are beyond angelic. My issue, when I see someone in public like this, is that I don't want to appear to stare, or intrude. Perhaps I will just ask, next time, if there is anything I can do to help.
Thank you Mr. Miracle, and that would be so welcome to the parents. Even just an understanding smile to let them know you're with them. Or you can help by smacking down the first dumbass who calls an autistic child a spoiled brat who needs a good whack. :-)
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