Autism is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using abstract language and abstract concepts. It is also characterized by restricted and repetitive behavior. To us, it seems that autistic people aren't intelligent in any areas.
The following is a video about a girl who is autistic, and her parents never gave up on trying to help her. For years, it seemed that there would be no improvement, and that she was "stupid." One day she went to a computer and started typing... Watch the video!!
It shows us that intelligence comes in all forms...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNZVV4Ciccg
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This is so cool! I never would think that an autistic kid could actually type so well and express themselves in a way that Carly was able to. Also, I found it very interesting how she explained that when she hears things, she is hearing many sounds at once. It reminded me of when we learned about sound and how we are able to pay attention in class, for example, and block out all other noises that we are subconsciously processing around us. I also thought it was so amazing that she could write to other people and help them through challenges when she is a person who is not able to have a life like most people. very lovely!
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ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. I am actually in tears right now. Blowing my nose as I type. What an amazing and inspirational story! It's amazing that she can write and express herself so beautifully without even talking. She's HEARD all of these words around her and is therefore able to articulate her emotions, feelings, needs, etc. This connects a lot to the development of language that we learned last chapter. I also think that this video is a great way to show how much 21st century advancements such as the computer are so important. Typing is the only way for Carly to do anything. Without that computer she has no means of communicating. All she can do is throw her arms around, scream, and shout. I am so impressed with Carly's father. He has true dedication in his child. Carly is so lucky to be brought up in a home where people care about her and refuse to give up hope. It cannot be an easy life. Carly may not be able to speak but she still has the same thoughts and desires that a normal teenage girl has.
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