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A must read: “Look me in the eye”
“As sweet and funny and sad and true and heartfelt a memoir as one could find.”—from the foreword by Augusten Burroughs “Look me in the eye” by John Elder Robison is a must read for anyone wishing to...
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“Treat me with the same respect”
Author of the book Look Me in the Eye, John Elder Robison share’s his experiences growing up as a boy with Asperger’s. So far, the story throughout has powerful messages and themes. Below, I...
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Another inspiring passage from “Look me in the Eye”
A quick word from John Elder Robinson: “…. our brains continue to develop throughout our lives. This is completely counter to what I’ve often heard but never accepted: “If you’re autistic, you never...
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‘All those child psychologists who said “John prefers to play by himself”...
”I did not want to play alone, I played alone because I was a failure at playing with others.” -John Elder Robison Another touching, yet scary realization John Elder Robison shares in his book, Look...
View ArticleFavorite Blog Posts for the Week
As I have been searching the internet reading about one of my favorite topic—education—I have come across some fantastic blog posts. I have listed my top 5 favorites of the week below: (Note: These...
View ArticleHigh hopes for people with autism in the workplace
“We need to see neurological diversity in much the same way as we’ve seen workplace diversity efforts in the past on the basis of race, gender and sexual orientation,” he said. “We’re now seeing a...
View ArticleWebsite of the Month Choice: EveryBody-an artifact history of Disabilities in...
A professor from Gordon College recommended this new website: http://everybody.si.edu. This website aims to collect the history of various people with disabilities who have been present throughout...
View ArticleThe History of Autism (A Summary)
Autism was official discovered 60 years ago. Although still puzzling to many, professionals are learning more about autism everyday. Some facts: Early accounts of individuals with autism are unclear...
View ArticleThe Oscars and People With Disabilities in the Media
With all the hype of the upcoming Oscars, many fans have been discussing the role of people with disabilities in the media. Some recent shows and movies, such as The Good Doctor and Wonder, have made...
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Teaching Social Skills: The ILAUGH model
Social skills do not come naturally to most individuals on the autism spectrum. Many individuals with autism are categorized by their difficulties with language and peer interactions. Since individuals...
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