Raise your hand if you have never heard of Ed Roberts. Raise your hand if you have never been called a vegetable. Raise your hand if you have never organized a nationwide–and then a worldwide–movement to enable disabled people to live independently. Raise your hand if you did not know that approximately 70 million U.S.… Continue reading Raise Your Hand
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Some Good Days
Since we have been discussing Flynn and his neurodiversity issues, let’s focus on some good news. His grandmother reported that Flynn had a great time at his first Philadelphia Flyers hockey game recently. He enjoyed the game experience, highlighted by a special perk that allowed him to order food with the press of a button… Continue reading Some Good Days
Frustration Every Day
Dealing with a special child can be frustrating and worry-filled. And how does the child feel?
Who is More Blind?
This is the fourth entry in a series of posts examining the life of a neurodiverse child. Flynn is not alone in his facial blindness and other afflictions. His family knows that they must compensate for his disabilities and do so lovingly and patiently. But, they can’t protect him in all situations, and each school… Continue reading Who is More Blind?
Facial Blindness and Famous People
The article discusses prosopagnosia, or facial blindness, highlighting its prevalence, with a recent study stating 1 in 33 individuals is affected. It shares personal anecdotes from notable figures like Jane Goodall, Brad Pitt, and Alan Alda, who describe their experiences with this condition, emphasizing the challenges they face in recognizing faces.
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