Autism Paradox and the Broken (Special) Education System

• By: James O. Grundvig Cloudnician LLC
• July 1st, 2014
• brain, father, gifted children, language learning, math skills, music, neurodiversity, neuroimaging, nonverbal communication, special education, technology-assisted learning
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YouTube and the Internet have provided a boost for my 14-year-old autistic son, where his public school has failed to educate him. Technology has empowered Fridrik to explore his curiosity, while expands his intelligence. Using the 1990s cartoon series Dexter’s Laboratory and its 78 episodes...

Developing Self-Reflection and Resilience in Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism

• By: Dot Lucci, MEd, CAGS Massachusetts General Hospital Lurie Center and Aspire
• January 1st, 2014
• adult, college, emotional regulation, resilience building, self-awarenesss, social competence, social skills development, stress management, technology-assisted learning
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Some key ingredients to success as an adult in college or in work are: self-awareness, self-reflection, stress management, social competence, and resilience. This is true for everyone with and without disability. It would be fabulous if we could eliminate stress from all our lives; however stress...