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“Population One” The Kickstarter Project We Love (Article by an unknown author on the ASD Update.)
http://www.asdupdate.com/2013/05/population-one-kickstarter-project-we. Normally I review books that are already published, but this one is special, and I can’t wait to receive my signed copy. Mcnamer is a young man with a story to share. Well, more than a story. In his book “Population One”, Tyler describes his unique experience living a life with autism. Tyler discusses the obstacles he […]
Continue readingTeen launches Kickstarter to fund book about his life with autism (From www.thenewstribune.com) [A newspaper company]
Tyler McNamer didn’t start to speak in full sentences until he was about 10, his father, Jody, remembers. Now, as a senior in high school, Tyler has written an entire book, an exploration of his life with autism. “Instead of speaking, writing was the way he always expressed himself,” Jody said. The book, “Population One: Autism, Adversity […]
Continue readingWhat is Autism? Is it a problem?
“Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger […]
Continue readingNational (World) Autism Awareness Day
It’s been about 10 minutes since I learned about this National Autism Awareness Day, and all I can say is “Wow! This is interesting.” I had no idea there was such a thing as NAAD or WAAD for World Autism Awareness Day. Not really sure if it’s suppose to have an acronym or not. I […]
Continue readingBook Update March 30th
Book Update March 30th Everyday, I am always excited about this book finally being done. It’s sad to say it is not been done yet. Although most of it is finished. Everything that’s on the inside is nearly finished, only a couple edits here and there, and the cover is close to being done. Me […]
Continue readingTalking to Themselves
We all talk to ourselves. For someone who has autism, that person talks to himself in wrong times. To be honest, I do the same thing too sometimes even though I’m older. I would imitate a line from a movie or play because I thought it was such a cool line like: “Ah- wait wait let me […]
Continue readingEnergy Readings
Some people who have autism have high energy, some people who have autism have low energy. With me, I’m proud to say that I had amazing energy when I was a kid. I was immature back then by using that energy in the wrong time like during class time. I would do recess but still have a […]
Continue readingLooks on the outside.
I have been observing people’s looks throughout the years. All over school, in the city, on T.V., and a lot of other places in the world. When I look at myself in the mirror, I see something different then other people. Of course, every face is different, but I’ve noticed that I have a rounder […]
Continue readingWhy Avoid Eye Contact?
Kids who have autism avoid eye contact a lot of times, and I was one of those kids who avoided eye contact with a lot of people. There are many reasons why kids who have autism would avoid eye contact with other people. Here is a small list on why I think the reason is. […]
Continue readingThe Bond Between Water and Autism
I’ve been noticing lately that there have been a relationship with the water and with people who have autism. I can understand that whole thing because I remembered the time that I enjoyed the water when I was 3 months old. I love swimming myself, it’s always fun going into the water and feel free. […]
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