Tag: Autism

InHacking Autism

The Galaxy Note II for AAC

Thanks to a tipster, we’ve been handed the official press release for theGalaxy Note II, which is expected to be announced at IFA 2012 in just a few hours. The display of the Galaxy Note II will be 5.5″ and 1280×720 resolution (granting it a true 16:9 aspect ratio, but with lesser resolution than the original Galaxy Note which…
InQuick Talk

Can Simplicity Make AAC Emotional?

  Insanely Simple Insanely Simple by Ken Segall is an incredible book.  It opened my eyes, changed my mind, and helped me understand what my son was trying to teach me. My son likes simplicity. He would rather you leave something out, and make it work, than leave it in at the risk of diminished functionality.  This…
InInclusion

The Lose Lose of Autism & Law Enforcement

Somehow in some way we need to address the lose lose of Autism and Law Enforcement. Recently, Wood TV reported the story of a 19 year old with autism being restrained, handcuffed, and placed in custody. John Bessinger took his son, Johnathan, to the courthouse downtown Grand Rapids for a guardianship hearing Wednesday. Before they…
InCreativity

Making A Difference

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead, US anthropologist (1901 – 1978)   The future will only be as bright as our willingness to help others.  Helping others means valuing their needs as much or more than our own.  This…