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.
If you want me to leave, you can put your hands on my hot, tight little body and make me.
Spike ,'Get It Done'
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.
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?"
§ 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.
beth b - Dec 14, 2010 7:18:19 pm PST #11182 of 30001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
One of my friends is a resource teacher -- and things like the nook and kindle that will read the text out loud gives another whole set of tools for her kids
meara - Dec 14, 2010 7:23:12 pm PST #11183 of 30001
ita, that Booboo kid is HOT. And should secretly be a very butch girl who is old enough for me, and not a teenage boy. Because DAMN.
shrift - Dec 14, 2010 7:29:41 pm PST #11184 of 30001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Kicked ass at work. Remembered to go to the bank. Made tacos. Cleaned up dinner. Groceries arrived, and I put everything away. Did some more Christmas shopping. Finished my Yuletide draft.
If I can manage to go to bed at a decent time, I will call today a success.