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Tag Archives: Special Interests
Supporting Special Interests: Strength-based opportunities for development
H has been working on a project for weeks and weeks… I believe, however, that he has been planning it in his head for months. The potential for skill development embedded within this sort of self-directed special-interest project is enormous! … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Autism, executive function, good enough thinking, internet, Parent, Plan B, relationships, Resiliency, self-directed learning
Tagged Aspergers, Autism, building, creating, executive function, flexible thinking. modelling cognitive strategies, hands-on learning, innovation, Invention, planning, positive development, relationship, self-directed learning, Special Interests, strength based, tools
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Remembering Neil Armstrong: Father, Son, and Special Interests
The Amazing Craig knows an astounding amount about the space program. Here are some of his reflections about Neil Armstrong: “Neil Armstrong and David Scott literally saved the space program from disaster – they were on a Gemini Mission and … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Father, mentor/apprentice, Neil Armstrong
Tagged Apollo 11, Aspergers, Gemini, Moon Landing, Neil Armstrong, parents, Space, Special Interests, Walter Cronkite
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Preoccupation with another layer of autism stigma: Crap…this goes deep!
I have been preoccupied with the ideas of self-advocacy lately. I am so motivated to delve into this – to understand more about the developmental components and the building bricks that will support the skills of advocacy. I know… I … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Arizona TASH, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Positivity, connections, Diagnosis, label, Laura Nagle, Neurotypical, perspective of others, promote social understanding, self-advocacy
Tagged AspieKid, Autism, awareness, development, intense interests, Laura Nagle, OT, PDA, Perspectives, preoccupation, public display of autism, self-advocacy, shame, Special Interests, strategies, Tragedy
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Autism, Star Wars in 3D, and A Parent’s Love of Special Interests
Tonight we are planning an outing to the theatre to view Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D. H is revving up (in a good way) and Star Wars is increasingly becoming the topic of conversation as the … Continue reading
Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Star Wars
Tagged CommTech, lightsabers, Mace Windu, Perspectives, Republican Credits, Special Interests, Star Wars, StarWars Episode I, The Phantom Menace, Theatre
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Harnessing the power of intense interests: MJ meets StarWars
For the last couple of months H has been fascinated with Michael Jackson. He began with Thriller and Smooth Criminal, but has moved on to broaden his tastes. He loves the messages: Heal the World and Black or White. While … Continue reading
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