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posted 07/15/2010, comments (0)
Learning Disabilities in the News: Autism and Robots
Learning Disabilities In the News: Autism and Robots
I read in the New York Times the other day that the University of California is now making robots to specifically help kids with Autism. RUBI, this one robot that they built for kids with Autism, was built to cry when its arms were pulled. The University of California decided to test it... Read more
posted 08/17/2009, comments (3)
Thanks so much for sharing your story.
I don't know if you are aware but my grandson has been diagnosed with Autism. He will be three years old in November and is just starting to say a few words now. He comes to my house every Sunday afternoon and spends the afternoon with my husband and I. He has recently began trying to communicate by... Read more
posted 06/07/2009, comments (5)
I wrote this piece several years ago after an encounter my son and I had with an elderly stranger. When you have a child who has special needs who may look or act differently than other kids, you sometimes begin to think of the world as a cruel place. The angry stares, the giggles, and unsaid judgments can feel so hurtful. After... Read more
posted 06/03/2009, comments (2)
I have often wondered what it would be like to get into my son, Max's head, and live there for a day. What would bring me joy? What visions would occupy my daydreams? What sights and sounds would entrance and which would frighten me? And how would I cope with the seemingly endless frustrations caused by his multiple learning... Read more
posted 05/07/2009, comments (0)
i saw you and your parents in an interview yesterday.
i was very touched by your words. my son Taylor will be 16 in July. he is living with Autism and is now going to be heading to high school next year. just hearing your words on how difficult things were put all my thoughts out there. i just pray that he will be as strong as you were.
any... Read more
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