One girl's battle with life
Is all this monitoring actually effective? I noticed my kindle has started to offer the same day steak as Duo Lingo. I can't say I'm impressed. As a teacher I can see the appeal for tracking how often you use it. The proof is there, regular repeated exposure has a direct correlation to progression of… Continue reading App streaks
Where's the line between 'hidden agenda' and 'lie'? Disputing the Theory of Mind deficit. I recently applied for a job where the supportive line manager asked how I would describe my challenges. I said 'I struggle when adults aren't direct or upfront' and she changed it to 'struggles to understand hidden agendas'. I just nodded… Continue reading Hidden agendas and the problems with Theory of Mind.
Networking is the bane of my career. I used to think I just didn't understand it. I thought maybe it was fear and anxiety and all sorts of things. Now I think differently. It might not apply to everyone, but this is how I see it. The premise is fine: keep in touch with people… Continue reading Networking and autism.
I like to help people. I always believed educating yourself is the best way forward. But teaching people and children to read, write and pass tests isn't going to cut it in the cesspool of reality that most of the strugglers inhabit. Gothboy was educated. He got good grades, could play various instruments, could understand… Continue reading Facilitation, not just education.
Conversation is passing me by at the moment. I dove deep into the caverns of self reflection to find some answers. Maybe this will work for you, too? Some online digging into social skills suggested "anecdotal information" is a useful tool. I have things to say. I know things. I can learn things. Talking about… Continue reading The Conversation Conundrum
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