Digital Scribbler, Inc

What Special Needs Parents Need Most?

Almost everyday, I see or hear about parents with special needs being overwhelmed with information, critiques, or gloomy outlooks regarding their children. All too rare are those moments when someone chooses to inspire them, even though inspiration is what they need most.

InHacking Autism

Hope for “I Wish I Didn’t Have Asperger’s”

The Autism Positivity 2012 Flash Blog is explained by one of its writers in this way. Someone recently did a search with the words “I wish I didn’t have Aspergers.” One blogger felt it was incredibly sad and, as a result, a number of bloggers decided to light up the internet with Autism Positivity blogs and…

InQuick Talk

The Courage to Stop

“Your genetic energy level enables your lack of discipline,” Rochelle continued. “Instead of leading a disciplined life, you lead a busy life.” The Stop Doing List by Jim Collins USA Today, December 30, 2003 Digital Scribbler recently completed the first step in our effort to develop a transformational Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC) App. We…

InHacking Autism

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…

InHacking Autism

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

Building A Dream Team

Building A Dream Team It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision. Helen Keller After almost twenty years of parenting children with special needs, my wife and I have learned the necessity of vision. We have also learned a great deal about the importance of hope. Without vision and hope a…

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…

Tag: Inspiration