There was just a sweet Buffy reference on the Daily Show.
What was it?
Well, you'd better not be thinking what I think you're thinking, because my answer is the same as always — no threesomes unless it's boy-boy-girl. Or Charlize Theron.
Harmony ,'First Date'
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
DavidS - Dec 14, 2010 6:24:01 pm PST #11172 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Sue - Dec 14, 2010 6:37:42 pm PST #11173 of 30001
hip deep in pie
It was basically a bit about Gov't oversight of toy safety that compared the gov't big brother to various TV big brothers, none of which are any good. The punch line was, maybe we need a big sister? And they showed a clip of Buffy protecting Dawn from Glory, and totally kicking ass.
The whole audience cheered like crazy.
Well there was more detail than that...but it would be more boring and complicated to explain.
Cashmere - Dec 14, 2010 6:43:11 pm PST #11174 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
We need a PICS box for her at home to communicate.
Owen LOVES Board Maker! He still makes social stories in his special ed class, even though we don't really use them at home anymore. Say, I have three social stories books with CDs for printables if you think you might want them. They're basic, preschool and behavior stuff.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Dec 14, 2010 6:47:51 pm PST #11175 of 30001
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
I have a mild autistic spectrum condition. I use pictures and bits of British Sign Language when I'm stressed and to follow some instructions. I only learnt the systems as an adult, though, so I'm trying to practice more. It works. I was a classroom assistant with kids with learning disabilities some years ago, and we used lots of picture systems. Lots of the kids really seemed to benefit.
§ ita § - Dec 14, 2010 6:52:39 pm PST #11176 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Oh, that's fascinating, Kat. Is it easier for her than signing?
Kat - Dec 14, 2010 7:01:02 pm PST #11177 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Cashmere, we'd LOVE it!
ita, yes! Much easier than signing because she lacks some of the fine motor control necessary to make signs. She does know a fair number of signs -- for example, she knows how to sign Merry Christmas but her sign for Merry looks more like her doing the Chicken Dance. It's like the physical version of learning to talk.
Seska, the AAC stuff is super interesting. I think the iPad is the way to go for schools because Dynavox systems often cot $5000+. So an iPad + software is less than a $1000.
Trying to unlock what Grace knows will continue to be a challenge.
Cashmere - Dec 14, 2010 7:07:21 pm PST #11178 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Great, Kat. I'll stick them in the mail.
DavidS - Dec 14, 2010 7:14:36 pm PST #11179 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The whole audience cheered like crazy.
Awwwww.
Typo Boy - Dec 14, 2010 7:15:21 pm PST #11180 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Thanks all for the Birthday wishes. Been mostly offline today going heads up on the book. With two short facebook comments cause, um, someone was wrong on the internet.
My Brother gave me a Kindle for my birthday! That is one heck of a generous present.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Dec 14, 2010 7:16:13 pm PST #11181 of 30001
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
I think the iPad is the way to go for schools because Dynavox systems often cot $5000+. So an iPad + software is less than a $1000.
Completely. There's so many other ways students can use iPads for learning, too. Assistive technology is going to start merging with regular technology, which will be great, especially in terms of cost. My friend can't use spoken language so uses computer software as a speech synthesiser. Really useful stuff.
Wishing Grace many successes.