tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post1521233641220005264..comments2023-06-13T09:41:36.345-04:00Comments on Elizabeth Langston / Julia Day: Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt - Spring 2018Elizabeth Langstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492075685005250601noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-87584906451151343692018-04-07T22:21:50.392-04:002018-04-07T22:21:50.392-04:00My better half has as-purgers and my step sons a...My better half has as-purgers and my step sons are both on the spectrum we have some challenges but for the most part we r a close nit family who have learned to adjust to all of their needsSiNnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13975065072902528623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-41553826595738594122018-04-07T19:33:04.761-04:002018-04-07T19:33:04.761-04:00Personally my life hasn't been touched by Auti...Personally my life hasn't been touched by Autism that I can think of at this very moment. My sister worked at a camp when she was in college that had an Autism week and she always had sweet stories about the kids that were there that week. I learned a lot through her work with the kids.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239429035872101700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-28491158422369552162018-04-07T15:42:26.765-04:002018-04-07T15:42:26.765-04:00Thanks for being part of the hunt. I love finding ...Thanks for being part of the hunt. I love finding new authors. Ann707https://www.blogger.com/profile/03831284097902945777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-28925615677723749172018-04-07T09:03:37.163-04:002018-04-07T09:03:37.163-04:00I have a nephew who was diagnosed around 2. He was...I have a nephew who was diagnosed around 2. He was practically non verbal. But a year later, with intensive therapy, he's speaking now and doing great! Early intervention is so important.Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-82366279642187179392018-04-07T09:01:46.271-04:002018-04-07T09:01:46.271-04:00Thanks for the suggestion for the book!Thanks for the suggestion for the book!Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-76701437988551913072018-04-07T09:00:36.523-04:002018-04-07T09:00:36.523-04:00My daughter was diagnosed with Aspergers at age 10...My daughter was diagnosed with Aspergers at age 10. She's in college now, and a lot of her closest friends are on the spectrum too. But many of them were diagnosed in their late teens and 20s.Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-48104792746174163442018-04-07T08:47:22.785-04:002018-04-07T08:47:22.785-04:00I think they do understand more than we know--and ...I think they do understand more than we know--and you're right. It's all about finding the key that unlocks understanding.Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-52567018614339009242018-04-07T08:43:37.935-04:002018-04-07T08:43:37.935-04:00Do students with autism show any interest in readi...Do students with autism show any interest in reading books with autistic characters? My daughter never really did, but she doesn't read fiction much (except mine. :) )Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-36303184362668634372018-04-07T08:41:28.379-04:002018-04-07T08:41:28.379-04:00Back in the 1990s, the data suggested that 1 in 14...Back in the 1990s, the data suggested that 1 in 140 people were on the autism spectrum. The number now in the US is 1 in 68. Better diagnostics mean that more people are getting diagnosed, but there are other theories too. In the practical sense, that statistic also means that we're around autistics more than we might realize, which is why awareness is so important.Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-80293181862459195412018-04-07T07:13:00.651-04:002018-04-07T07:13:00.651-04:00There is a student at my school is Angelman's ...There is a student at my school is Angelman's condition. He has an aid walk him around to his classes, which are only Arts and Physical Education. He walks around giving out hugs and high fives! He's very sweet, but it's sad to see him unhappy, which he usually is. Even though he most likely doesn't understand what's going on, can you imagine wondering, "Why me?"Emma Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02448796440574579871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-54708990176981040072018-04-07T07:09:03.797-04:002018-04-07T07:09:03.797-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Emma Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02448796440574579871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-30528438263478819532018-04-07T03:25:55.071-04:002018-04-07T03:25:55.071-04:00My nephew was diagnosed with mild autism. Good thi...My nephew was diagnosed with mild autism. Good thing it was diagnosed early, when he was around 2 or 3. My sister resigned her job to focus on my nephew. After a year in therapy and my sister's dedication and undying support, my nephew is now very very functional. He's in a regular school and excels. He's 11.Gurlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786636457565228373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-24370010954915628622018-04-07T03:19:17.625-04:002018-04-07T03:19:17.625-04:00i don't really know anyone with autism, but i ...i don't really know anyone with autism, but i have met quite a few people who fall on the very high functioning, asperger's end of the autism spectrum. I can't imagine what it must be like to live with relaly sever autism though. I try to educate myself about a lot of things through reading though, and the last book I read that had anything to do with autism was a fictional middle grade book called Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin. It was a great story that tackled autism honestly and sensitively, and I'm so happy its out in the world to help younger kids learn more about autismbottomofastairwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150840687852153819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-25781256168246527272018-04-06T21:30:22.185-04:002018-04-06T21:30:22.185-04:00My younger brother has autism and I have Asperger&...My younger brother has autism and I have Asperger's. We're only 22 months apart and he's severe on the spectrum while I'm high functioning. He's a savant artist as well and can draw anything he sees. His favorites though are digimon and stitch. I was undiagnosed until I was in my 20s, but growing up my parents would use some of the techniques they with him with me. I'm his favorite person and he's one of mine. :) Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05218570182853370415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-56033949838916295842018-04-06T13:36:16.799-04:002018-04-06T13:36:16.799-04:00My cousin has autism and it's an eye opening e...My cousin has autism and it's an eye opening experience on how amazing he really is. Just because he doesn't communicate or learn by traditional standards doesn't mean he's any less intelligent. It's about bridging the gap to understanding the best way to teach, learn and communicate.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912667855092421378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-6640558044650651302018-04-06T10:53:37.501-04:002018-04-06T10:53:37.501-04:00I taught for 17 years, and so had several autistic...I taught for 17 years, and so had several autistic students in classes, all different ranges on the spectrum. I am currently a librarian in a high school, and I still get the chance to work with students with autism.Lisa Mandinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691593776280004137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-80767812792969125532018-04-06T06:57:26.711-04:002018-04-06T06:57:26.711-04:00I love the idea of a display. Every bit of awarene...I love the idea of a display. Every bit of awareness helps. Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-66979673655524661842018-04-06T06:55:52.856-04:002018-04-06T06:55:52.856-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-86816856432314001762018-04-06T06:55:07.870-04:002018-04-06T06:55:07.870-04:00I hear this so often from people who are diagnosed...I hear this so often from people who are diagnosed as adults. "It explains so much." You're the same you!Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-57463292728188790602018-04-06T06:52:36.203-04:002018-04-06T06:52:36.203-04:00It's good you can be supportive (even from a d...It's good you can be supportive (even from a distance) for your half-sister. Noticing the differences can help the people who are involved so much every day that sometimes we don't see them.Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-36918078871077048992018-04-06T06:49:03.657-04:002018-04-06T06:49:03.657-04:00I am with you. My daughter read a short story once...I am with you. My daughter read a short story once about "taking a pill to fix your problems." She asked if I would want her to take a pill to fix her autism. No! Autism is so much a part of her, her identity, her challenges, but also what makes her amazing. Wouldn't change a thing!Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-63089590532002447612018-04-06T06:45:28.279-04:002018-04-06T06:45:28.279-04:00I agree. I am so much a better person because my a...I agree. I am so much a better person because my amazing daughter is in my life!Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-64479293165707836722018-04-06T06:42:21.064-04:002018-04-06T06:42:21.064-04:00That's why I love the idea of an autism awaren...That's why I love the idea of an autism awareness month; it allows us to learn how wide the spectrum can be.Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-17315141051358337592018-04-06T06:39:08.220-04:002018-04-06T06:39:08.220-04:00Like you, I have a lot of family dealing with the ...Like you, I have a lot of family dealing with the daily effects of a difference, in my case autism--but all over the spectrum. My daughter, 2 nephews, 3 cousins--and several who are probably undiagnosed. Julia Dayhttp://www.juliaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635171165619335795.post-55340168317968814552018-04-06T06:19:16.500-04:002018-04-06T06:19:16.500-04:00To be honest, I'm not sure I've been touch...To be honest, I'm not sure I've been touched by autism anytime lately. I did do a class in Psychology that covered the spectrum and I'm fairly certain I have a few friends with aspergers but it's not really something that is too present in my life at the moment if that makes sense? Would definitely love to learn more about the spectrum though (I kept my textbook, so should maybe do some "light reading" Hermione-style and go through it again at some point ;D)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095602176855368187noreply@blogger.com