Comments on: The Lights Are On http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/ Beyond ABA, after OT . . . what now? Sat, 12 May 2012 16:16:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Nicki http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/comment-page-1/#comment-17048 Nicki Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:58:24 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=377#comment-17048 That is awesome that you and Nigel are doing this! I've thought about volunteering at the animal shelter because I love animals so much, but I'm afraid it would make me TOO sad... I'm extremely emotionally reactive about animals! But tell Nigel if he starts his own animal shelter someday, I'll be one of his first volunteers! That is awesome that you and Nigel are doing this! I’ve thought about volunteering at the animal shelter because I love animals so much, but I’m afraid it would make me TOO sad… I’m extremely emotionally reactive about animals! But tell Nigel if he starts his own animal shelter someday, I’ll be one of his first volunteers!

]]> By: rhemashope http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/comment-page-1/#comment-16921 rhemashope Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:11:06 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=377#comment-16921 Like Kim, I was thinking oh no, she's bringing home a kitten! Nigel's idea is a good one. And I'm glad volunteering has turned out to be just what you needed! Like Kim, I was thinking oh no, she’s bringing home a kitten! Nigel’s idea is a good one. And I’m glad volunteering has turned out to be just what you needed!

]]> By: corrie http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/comment-page-1/#comment-16908 corrie Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:41:11 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=377#comment-16908 I applaud you for even going outside and putting lights up!!!! Yeah! You are a better person than I. I'm glad that you and Nigel have found something in which you both enjoy. I'm with 'M' I was thinking Nigel should do all three, but M beat me to the punchline. I applaud you for even going outside and putting lights up!!!! Yeah! You are a better person than I.

I’m glad that you and Nigel have found something in which you both enjoy.

I’m with ‘M’ I was thinking Nigel should do all three, but M beat me to the punchline.

]]> By: Maddy http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/comment-page-1/#comment-16906 Maddy Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:02:48 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=377#comment-16906 It's my daughter's burning ambition to be a kennel maid......makes a pleasant change from the predictable vet! It’s my daughter’s burning ambition to be a kennel maid……makes a pleasant change from the predictable vet!

]]> By: Kim http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/comment-page-1/#comment-16899 Kim Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:44:22 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=377#comment-16899 I was totally thinking you had brought home an animal while reading this! Then it wouldn't just be me that's crazy enough to add animals to the family in the winter, just before Christmas no less! I volunteered at a no-kill cat shelter during college every Sunday morning for 2 years. I felt the SAME way while there. I didn't think about anything else. It was so relaxing. I used to sit in the "shy room" and wait for the really fearful cats to come out and sit with me. It's wonderful that he is volunteering. I think volunteering with animals is a great first step towards a job. When I was younger I thought that it would be best to work with animals - animals are nicer than most people! I was totally thinking you had brought home an animal while reading this! Then it wouldn’t just be me that’s crazy enough to add animals to the family in the winter, just before Christmas no less!

I volunteered at a no-kill cat shelter during college every Sunday morning for 2 years. I felt the SAME way while there. I didn’t think about anything else. It was so relaxing. I used to sit in the “shy room” and wait for the really fearful cats to come out and sit with me.

It’s wonderful that he is volunteering. I think volunteering with animals is a great first step towards a job. When I was younger I thought that it would be best to work with animals – animals are nicer than most people!

]]> By: M http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/comment-page-1/#comment-16868 M Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:02:34 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=377#comment-16868 "We’ll just add that to the list of potential careers for my son, right up there with inventor and astronaut" He could combine all three and invent the first space shelter. One that hooks right in to the International Space station. I just like the thought of tiny kittens in little four-pawed astronaut uniforms. It's great that he's volunteering. I think this isn't discussed enough: the fact that people on the spectrum are often worried about how they'll do in job settings...and volunteering is a great way to test the waters, a perfect transitional step. i went through a long phase of isolating...was very nervous about re-integrating into social settings. the doctor pushed and pushed for me to volunteers. grudgingly, i did it. and it's been a very positive experience. it's something i'd like to write more about, advocate for with regards to spectrum issues. “We’ll just add that to the list of potential careers for my son, right up there with inventor and astronaut”

He could combine all three and invent the first space shelter. One that hooks right in to the International Space station. I just like the thought of tiny kittens in little four-pawed astronaut uniforms.

It’s great that he’s volunteering. I think this isn’t discussed enough: the fact that people on the spectrum are often worried about how they’ll do in job settings…and volunteering is a great way to test the waters, a perfect transitional step. i went through a long phase of isolating…was very nervous about re-integrating into social settings. the doctor pushed and pushed for me to volunteers. grudgingly, i did it. and it’s been a very positive experience. it’s something i’d like to write more about, advocate for with regards to spectrum issues.

]]> By: Brenda http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/comment-page-1/#comment-16867 Brenda Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:15:46 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=377#comment-16867 HOW PERFECT! Nigel's idea is stunning! "It's actually just what I needed." - Wow, hon. I can SO relate. An afternoon of cuddling with kitties who need it ... my idea of heaven. You both are amazing. HOW PERFECT! Nigel’s idea is stunning! “It’s actually just what I needed.” – Wow, hon. I can SO relate. An afternoon of cuddling with kitties who need it … my idea of heaven. You both are amazing.

]]> By: Michelle O'Neil http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/comment-page-1/#comment-16866 Michelle O'Neil Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:00:59 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=377#comment-16866 Nigel is a cool kid. I think he's got it right, have the animals, and the employees to care for them! Nigel is a cool kid. I think he’s got it right, have the animals, and the employees to care for them!

]]> By: Michelle S http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/comment-page-1/#comment-16860 Michelle S Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:31:41 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=377#comment-16860 Wonderful. On my Emma and Joe blog link they just adopted a kitty from the shelter here! There is a theme going on. I wish we could have a kitty. We are all SO allergic. It would be a great pet for us. Sigh. Daniel LOVES animals too. Wonderful. On my Emma and Joe blog link they just adopted a kitty from the shelter here! There is a theme going on. I wish we could have a kitty. We are all SO allergic. It would be a great pet for us. Sigh. Daniel LOVES animals too.

]]> By: pixiemama http://teenautism.com/2009/12/06/the-lights-are-on/comment-page-1/#comment-16859 pixiemama Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:41:02 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=377#comment-16859 Wow - I was thinking all those things when you said you were volunteering. I'm glad it's turned out nicely for both of you. :) Wow – I was thinking all those things when you said you were volunteering. I’m glad it’s turned out nicely for both of you.
:)

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