We grow up as young boys and girls We're told that we are to befriend our peers Many of peers on peers in school charter these scary waters for the first time we snarl. For we are doing only what we are told. We're included in mates birthday's Some are just with us boys, some … Continue reading The Network
Tag: Autism in Adulthood
365 days, 52 weeks
Note: This was abstracted from a post on Facebook that I wrote yesterday about my yearlong weight journey. Also looking for a series on holistic health (mind body and spirit) to be forthcoming.
Polk Center Closing marks end of an era, start of the housing battle
Book Review: Demystifying the Autistic Experience: A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers and Educators (2002)
Around the time this book was written the author's name was brought up in conversation as "the one who got it." Little did I know of 17 years of molding into the man I have become, and a unique 50 cent book in a thrift shop, I would discover that the book would make me … Continue reading Book Review: Demystifying the Autistic Experience: A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers and Educators (2002)
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #16: The Bathroom
NOTE: As part of this subsection for Autism Acceptance Month, we are exploring topics of independence. As such I feel it is necessary to discuss needs of the restroom and other related material. As such the content may be disturbing to some, however I do feel it is a very necessary element that needs brought to the spotlight. Reader Aware!
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #15: Bullying, Abuse and Grooming by Trusted Adults
Continuing on with the daily discussion for Autism Acceptance Month, we will be talking about one's independence and how it is for me and what I want and dangers that are out there. This will include topics for all ranges on the spectrum.
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #10 : The next step has gotten better
The Labrynith Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania comprehensive and holistic approach to support IUP students with Autism Spectrum Diagnosis as they build relationships, gain independence, experience academic success, and graduate from IUP with the professional and personal skills needed to embark on a fulfilling life and career. Labyrinth is designed to be a multidimensional … Continue reading Autism Acceptance Month – Day #10 : The next step has gotten better
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #9 – The Community College and Autism
While I high School slightly consider attending community college, it would not be until I became privileged to bump into another individual on the spectrum that was in attendance at the school that would become my Alma mater.
Autism Acceptance Month – Day #8: The Hiram G Andrews Center, Pennsylvania Disability and Autism Asset
In 2001 while in a Residential Treatment Facility, I learned a lot about the Hiram G Andrews Center in Johnstown Pennsylan-i-a and began exploring the possibility of attendance. It would be a long road ahead of me and many cheerleaders to advocate for the admission process to be done.
Autism Acceptance Month – Day#7 :A driving force behind the change
Week#2 of Autism Acceptance Month we talk about education ventures as we switch gears from acceptance and statistics last week
