As a sort of tribute to Autism Awareness Month 2019, I think it’s time I share some of my story. Definitions: Asperger’s – An Autism Spectrum Disorder referring to high functioning autistics (meaning they can take care of themselves) Neurotypical – Anyone without abnormalities in their brain structure Getting a diagnosis of autism was an awakening …
The short version of surviving elementary school for anyone is patience, as it so often is when trying to help someone else. Luckily for all of us, there is a lot more to it than simple patience, and that’s what I’m going to tackle in this article. My elementary school days were certainly far …
Growing up in the mid-west, it should come as no surprise that I’ve heard of Temple Grandin. Afterall, she is the woman who revolutionized the cattle industry and has pushed knowledge about autism ahead by leaps and bounds. For these reasons Temple Grandin is February 2019’s “aspie of the month”! In preparation for this article, …
Adam Young was born July 5th, 1986, in Ottumwa, Iowa and raised in Owatonna, Minnesota. Right out of high school, Adam worked at a Coca Cola shipping warehouse as a truck driver. While loading trucks and working throughout the warehouse, Adam would compose melodies of songs he would later record in his parents’ basement and …
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Born in 1906 and living for 74 years, Hans Asperger accomplished a lot in his life and changed the world of psychology forever through his work. Before I drop my opinion on the quality of his work and the overall impact it has had, I would like to first take a broader look at his …
