tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post632213483704880679..comments2024-03-28T09:19:51.567-04:00Comments on Look Me In The Eye: Q&A - our TCS high school program for students with autism and developmental differencesJohn Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-38130447289330639952015-03-15T17:33:53.028-04:002015-03-15T17:33:53.028-04:00going to the bar and bowling all the time culture ...going to the bar and bowling all the time culture and that I would not be able to deal with things like the language because I was too sensitive. <a href="http://theclassicsempstress.com" rel="nofollow">TCS</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-25426090100578007892014-12-22T21:12:25.070-05:002014-12-22T21:12:25.070-05:00Hi there!
In 2009, my son's sister-in-law I sa...Hi there!<br />In 2009, my son's sister-in-law I saw a video of me singing a song that I composed the lyrics. At the end of my song my son's wife's sister said.<br /><br />"Stephan! I think your father has Asperger's syndrome!"<br /><br />Since she was a M.D. pediatrician<br />specializing in developmental, <br />disorders I attempted additional<br />diagnoses.<br /><br />A follow-up exam confirmed that I<br />"suffer the symptoms of Asperger's<br /> disorder. DSMV-III. "<br /><br />My life was a struggle during my<br />primary and high school education, and my family life. My spouse asked our marriage councilor if I<br />could overcome my social deficits.<br />She was told that I had progressed as far I could. My spouse divorced me later that same year. I was 59 years old.<br /><br />My life has had some successes.<br /> B.S. Electrical Engineering 1973<br /> M.S. Electrical Engineering 1978 <br /> B.S. Engineering Studies in <br /> Civil Engineering, USU 2013<br />Employed continuously 1973-2003 as a VLSI design engineer.<br />Author of 15 text books.<br />Author of 12 professional papers<br />Inventor of 23 U.S. Patents<br />Passed the FE EIT exam in 2005.<br /><br />Much of my discoveries and other accomplishments I credit to my<br />Asperger's perspective and intense interests.<br /><br />A very unique life story. For more<br />information contact me.<br /><br />Timothy O'Shaughnessy<br />(435) 535-6340 or at<br /> timothyosmmm@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08458840382809650739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-79914152534032891962014-11-22T11:24:30.021-05:002014-11-22T11:24:30.021-05:00What a great program - I shared it on my Facebook ...What a great program - I shared it on my Facebook page asd-dr.comD Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967899523022149905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-88859410411289141292014-11-17T07:28:18.459-05:002014-11-17T07:28:18.459-05:00Actually, the school I partnered with for this alr...Actually, the school I partnered with for this already had a culinary program in place. I agree with you that kitchens are noisy, etc.<br /><br />John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-67468952330235999032014-11-16T23:34:33.190-05:002014-11-16T23:34:33.190-05:00Thank you. I do notice that you want to also star...Thank you. I do notice that you want to also start a culinary program, but, and I don't mean to be a jerk to ask this but it begs the question: Why? I cannot think of a worse place for an autistic person than the food industry (well, nursing, but I found that out too). Commercial kitchens are noisy, stressful, smelly, chaotic places that are full of NT drama. The front of the house is not much better, I have had other workers talk about me because I, for example, paced and was threatened with being fired over that. Long hours are also common and most of the people in that industry never took a psychology class and would never know about autism. I would think almost any other trade would be a better situation than culinary.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908138135691152544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-82242800790078535142014-11-16T21:25:39.874-05:002014-11-16T21:25:39.874-05:00Robert, to answer your questions . . .
The "...Robert, to answer your questions . . .<br /><br />The "blue collar culture" you describe has never been part of my life. I have never been like you describe and your father feared.<br /><br />I do not smoke or drink, and have always been able to afford the children and family I support. My guess is, with all due modesty, I do considerably better in that regard than most dentists. <br /><br />As for "asking for work" - At this point in my carer I don't really ask for work. The body of what we have done speaks for us, and work makes its way here as a result. <br /><br />It's really good when you get to that point because I agree - asking for work is hard.<br /><br />Being autistic I am focused, detail oriented, interested in the minutiae of the cars, etc. Those are advantages for what we do<br /><br />The garage floor is finished in a two-part epoxy <br /><br />And no, you did not overwhelm me. I just got home from New York, where I did a program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. It was a long drive but they are a great group and I was honored to be invited to speak at their Seaver Autism Conference<br /><br /><br />John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-20100552484411859732014-11-16T17:45:28.292-05:002014-11-16T17:45:28.292-05:00Oh, John did I overwhelm you? Didn't mean to,...Oh, John did I overwhelm you? Didn't mean to, I mean, you haven't answered.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908138135691152544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-38507056786160250292014-11-10T21:28:30.074-05:002014-11-10T21:28:30.074-05:00Mr. Robison,
Like you, I grew up on the autistic s...Mr. Robison,<br />Like you, I grew up on the autistic spectrum back in the 70s (was recently diagnosed). I did express an interest to learn a trade. But my father, who was a dentist (maybe on spectrum too) was, like a lot of parents, against it because he did not want me to have the "blue collar culture" - the swearing, drinking, smoking, having kids you can't afford, no interest in current events, going to the bar and bowling all the time culture and that I would not be able to deal with things like the language because I was too sensitive. I am sure some parents today bring that up. What do you say to them about "that issue"? Also, I remember being terrified as a teen to ask for a job. Is there any way such a fear is dealt with in your students? I mean, they can have a great resume but if someone is too terrified to even ask, it won't do much for them. You are right that college is not for everyone and many high schools - like mine - prepare students very poorly. I will say, if you are on an autistic spectrum DO NOT major in nursing, it was a disaster! Finally, in the first photograph, what coating did you use on the garage floor? I like it and might use it where I live.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908138135691152544noreply@blogger.com