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Tag Archives: Inventor
The pathologization of interest and curiosity
As I am increasingly connected with people in Disabilities and Autistic communities, I am finding that there were things that in the past sat quite comfortably with me – that now – looking back – make me uncomfortable. I sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in ableism, acceptance, Autism, Autistic, inventing, language, self-directed learning
Tagged adaptive learning, Blacksmith, curiosity, Hobbit, intense interests, Inventor, Jedi, language, obsession, pathologize, self-directed learning, special interest, stigma, transitioning to adulthood
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Blacksmith at the Forge + The Music of Invention
It is summer, and with summer comes that certain sense of freedom in the days that stretch before us filled with possibility. It is like that one gift under the tree that hasn’t yet been opened. In all honesty, I … Continue reading
Building Stilts and Resiliency
H built stilts yesterday. His dad, Craig the Amazing, has offered to build some wooden ones with him, but apparently H couldn’t wait. Here is his prototype… Pretty cool, really… Then one of them broke – or more like… tore. … Continue reading
Inventing and visual/spacial thinking: Got Milk??
This morning I could tell H was on the prowl for something interesting to occupy him. He queried, “Mom – are we almost finished the milk??” “Why? Are you needing the carton for something?” “Yup – I am thinking about … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Autism
Tagged disco ball, disco ball of death, inventing, Inventor, K'nex, K'nex Armor, laser, Lego, NES Controllers, sensory room, stars, Sunday
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There’s something strange in your Neighbourhood… Who’ya gonna’call?!? H the Creator!!
I wrote a kind of teaser post about H’s project the other day. The big message of this post was that when special interests are supported with opportunity… innovation, problem-solving, and positive development are inevitable! (Insert theme music) Doodo doodo … Continue reading
Thirty Days of Autism 