Today is Autistic Pride Day. It was initiated by the Aspies for Freedom group 10 years ago as a way to celebrate neurodiversity. There are multiple events happening around the world to recognise the inherent potential in all people, especially those on the spectrum. Bristol Autism Support is organising a city-wide chalk art festival. Those of you inContinue reading “Autistic Pride day 2015”
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The Mighty Article
I wrote an article for The Mighty recently, it’s a mashup of posts that appeared here from time to time – Christos’ Greatest Hits. The Mighty is a team of writers, editors, producers, developers who have worked at a lot of big media companies (The New York Times, ABC News, NBC News, MSNBC, MTV, TMZ, WarnerContinue reading “The Mighty Article”
King of Darts
My Christos has been learning how to play darts at school & apparently he’s pretty awesome at it! Don’t stereotype, learn about the talents our kids have, don’t limit their potential with discrimination and stigma. Learn about Autism.
On the Radar – First Responder Training
A group of law enforcement officers and first responders gathered in Homewood, to hear and learn about how they can better interact with people on the Autism spectrum. Dennis Debbaudt, law enforcement trainer, has some very helpful tips that don’t only benefit officers but civilians as well. During the training, the officers learned how to identify the many, manyContinue reading “On the Radar – First Responder Training”
On the Radar – Microsoft
Microsoft has launched a pilot programme to hire people with Autism, in full-time roles. They are offering 10 places on a pilot scheme based at the Redmond headquarters. One in 68 children are affected by Autism. It only takes one kid to make a difference. That kid was senior executive Mary Ellen Smith’s 19-year-old son who said:Continue reading “On the Radar – Microsoft”
Seventeen Candles – afterparty
He got his presents! He drinks out of the mug, tea & fanta. The t-shirts fit. He gave me the thumbs up. Happy birthday my Superman.
On the Radar – Spectrum Singles
Following on from “PS Love?” At the start of April 2015 a mum and daughter made the news. This was because they had just started a unique dating site, created solely for people on the spectrum. Both mum, Kristen Fitzpatrick, and daughter, Olivia Cantu, are on the spectrum. I mean out of all the useless, creepy dating sitesContinue reading “On the Radar – Spectrum Singles”
Seventeen Candles
Christos got a cake at his school today. Chocolate for breakfast? YES, PLEASE (Christos would say ‘se pakano’ – it sort of means ‘please’ in greek). He feels happy. He knows it’s his day, but doesn’t quite know why. He waits for the song to finish, he blows out candles but only because he knowsContinue reading “Seventeen Candles “
Seventeen Candles – Not everyones cup of tea
This is my favourite present. Now, the fear with the t-shirts is that they will not fit, however, the fear with the cup is that it may never be used. In other posts I spoke about when Christos gets too excited he hides things until he is ready to use them. When I lived atContinue reading “Seventeen Candles – Not everyones cup of tea”
Seventeen Candles – Normal
This is the second present Christos will be getting tomorrow. It’s black and white because Not everything is Black and White. Because ‘normal’ is not black and white. Because you, me we are not black and white. Because Christos is not black and white. ‘Normal’ cannot and will not be defined – ever. ‘Normal’ changesContinue reading “Seventeen Candles – Normal”
Just a boy 