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?
No Kings 2
I went to my second No Kings protest last Saturday. Some observations: The participants lined Eagle Road in Havertown for several blocks. Since we were an hour late to the proceedings, we–my wife Cindy was with me– drove through the people waving signs and urging us to beep our horn. The crowd skewed to the… Continue reading No Kings 2
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.
“Who are you?”
“If you had told me then that most people recognized each other simply by looking at the other person’s face, I would not have believed you.”
Insights and Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
Imagine if the “simple” act of seeing exhausted you every single day.
The Hideout
Even though her Uncle Matt wasn’t home at the time, Michaela thought it would be a good idea for the two of us to hide from him in the small walk-in closet in the front bedroom. Under a blanket. On a warm, humid day in late April. This is a game we had played before,… Continue reading The Hideout
The Phanatic is Real?
Three-year-old Michaela saw her first Phillies game the other night. It was cold and somewhat blustery. And it was glorious. “Unca” Matt picked up Michaela and brother Dom, and mom Faith and brought them to Citizens Bank Park for the game against the Giants. Cindy and I, and two friends, Vicki and Sharon, had a… Continue reading The Phanatic is Real?
The Q-View 