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Autism Burnout: Connecting The Dots (Part 2)

Let’s Talk Autism Burnout was part 1 of this series. In that post, I tried to frame the challenge of autism. My purpose was to draw clear battle lines, so we wouldn’t make the mistake of fighting pain rather than finding purpose. Autism is hard, and can consume our lives, if we don’t figure…

InHacking Autism

Let’s Talk Autism Burnout (Part 1)

This blog was born out of my desire to apply technology to the task of overcoming human limits. The limits in mind were intellectual disabilities, especially autism. The first stage in the unfolding of this dream will soon be launched, in the form of a communication app for non-verbal children with autism. We call it…

InHacking Autism Inclusion

Hope: Kryptonite For Autism

Blogging is suppose to be more relaxed, so let me take advantage of this informality. I am going to use an awkward literary analogy, because it is the only way I can describe how I feel. I believe hope is kryptonite for autism. Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done…

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Is Android The Tablet For Autism?

Began as a Google+ question, became so long, I felt I better post it on my blog: I was pondering a post to my blog with the above title. This question feels like a betrayal, since I am a long time Apple fan, and loyal supporter of Mr. Jobs. Nevertheless, it is a question I…

InHacking Autism Inclusion

How Touch Technology Provides Hope

Brandon Bailey of the San Jose Mercury news penned a tremendous article on autism today called, “Using touchscreens and apps to treat autism.” This is a story that has been in the press with some regularity, but my sense is up until now the audience being reached primarily consists of early adopters (those folks who…

InInclusion

For Fathers Facing Autism

Disability Scoop is a very useful resource for individuals or families with disabilities. Their recent interview with Christopher Gorham (a central character on USA Network’s Covert Affairs) raised three important questions for fathers. Am I Afraid to Ask? The courage, honesty and depth with which Mr. Gorham handled his son’s autism diagnosis, should provide…

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Innovative Technology for Autism Initiative

I discovered this wonderful program which is the result of a partnership between Autism Speaks and Core77. This is how it is described on the Autism Speaks Blog. Autism Speaks’ Innovative Technology for Autism Initiative (ITA) has teamed up with design network Core77 to produce “Autism Connects,” Core77 to produce “Autism Connects,” a student technology…

InInclusion

The Dream of Inclusion (Part 2)

A dream doesn’t have to be perfect to be believed. What I mean is our lack of understanding of what is required to successfully implement inclusion, does not preclude us from believing it is possible. The dream of inclusion is a positive and hopeful social vision. Its’ aim is a community where people are valued…

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Everyone Has A Voice

I believe everyone has a voice, and that helping each other find it can be one of the most fulfilling purposes in life. Bella Tommey shows one way we can live out this purpose… On Wednesday, April 27, 2011, Sophie Goodchild, the Health and Social Affairs Correspondent of the London Evening Standard told the story…

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