Comments on: Autism and Writing

By: Tera

Tera — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:45:02 +0000

Funny, I have had to accept the fact that Kaeden’s largest difficulties in school matter fall under the language arts category. As much as I love to write and read, it was heartbreaking for me knowing he can never fully enjoy these areas that hold my interest. However, when I signed him up for Facebook to play games, I started seeing his writing evolve. Not much, but he sends me little messages or I see him update his status and I see him enjoying what I have always wanted him to be able to enjoy. Each little success just blows me away. I’m grateful.

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:23:36 +0000

Hmmm…if he doesn’t like incorporating the structure of the five paragraph essay, is it possible to have him write a short story with the information he needs in the content? Maybe give him a bulleted list of things to include and cross them off as he writes…

By: MT

MT — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:11:42 +0000

Oh wow. Alex really likes to “write” or type, moreso. He always types in 3rd person though and has crazy ideas about using caps. The “writing” has definitely proven to be a good outlet for him and I’m trying to encourage it more and more. I continue to find Nigel an inspiration.

By: Sheri

Sheri — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:35:31 +0000

I’m constantly amazed at how reading other blogs helps me to identify things I previously didn’t understand…Brenden use to call me “crazy woman driver” all the time. I did finally identify it as a line from 101 Dalmatians but now I understand a bit more about why he used that particular phrase….I thought perhaps my driving was a lot worse than I realized. The school district here lets Brenden use an Alphasmart in class and many of his worksheets are scanned into the computer so he can type the answers. It cuts down on the frustration level tremendously.

By: Michelle O'Neil

Michelle O'Neil — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:09:40 +0000

Nigel is very lucky to have you for a mom. He sounds like such a great kid.

I’m all for his “stricter rules for bullies,” and I’m glad his school lets you home school half day.

By: Fearless Females

Fearless Females — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:56:33 +0000

Hey, this was great to read and learn from—Nigel is lucky to have you there to teach him–very lucky!
And Nick’s the same, I have to expain things to him in special examples for him to understand the concept… sounds like you have a special gift for teaching!!

By: babs

babs — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:28:11 +0000

Little Miss is the same–she lifts phrases from cartoons and movies to help her express herself. I can see that! We also worked out with the school that she can type her spelling words and notes. I never realized that the simple act of writing was such a burden for these kids, that it was almost worse than the assignment itself. You learn something new all the time…

By: Carrie

Carrie — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:54:46 +0000

You’re right.

Keep on keeping on.

By: Goldie

Goldie — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:37:38 +0000

“echolalic writing”~ LOVE it. you have such a unique perspective, sounds like you are a good teacher for your son.

my percy’s echolalia manifests itself lately by him quoting huge chunks of Thomas episodes ALL.THE.Time.

oh, btw~ I take my writing very seriously (which is why I take entirely too long on each blog post) and I have a HORRIBLE time with writing endings. that is what ALWAYS get me. a good ending that ties it all together yet isn’t too abrupt.

By: Michelle S

Michelle S — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:17:08 +0000

Very impressive. I wish words weren’t such a hurdle for Daniel. I will love the day when he can write paragraphs like that! Great job mom!