http://www.aspennj.org/pdf/information/asd-articles/a-letter-from-an-adult-male-with-as.pdf
This is a heartfelt and very emotional letter in the perspective of someone with Asperger syndrome. It exemplifies how difficult it is to live with the disorder since you have no control over many neurological aspects in your life. Richard Rowe, the writer of the letter wishes very strongly that he could converse with people about normal things, for example, the weather. John's father in my ISU novel, portrays the emotions Richard is describing in the letter. He wants to be normal but it is truly not in his control and all he can do is try to learn and grow as a person. Also, the writer feels misunderstood in a sense. This is portrayed in the novel "Dear John" because John's father feels misunderstood when John lashes out at him, prior to knowing about his disorder. John ends up feeling as if he took his father for granted after his passing.
Sunday, 7 June 2015
ISU Blogpost #5
http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/20/health/autism-adults/
This article is discussing how autism is more often found in adults and how regardless of their age, need a lot of support to help grow and learn. Throughout the novel "Dear John" John's father was not aware of the fact that he had this disorder, therefore making it challenging to be cared for. The article also discusses how adults with this disorder are more prone to anxiety and depression. This is relevant to my ISU novel because John's dad has always dealt with extreme anxiety when being forced into socializing with anyone other than discussing his hobby of collecting coins. These problems occurred with his own son also which had detrimental affects on John's life growing up, since he had no one at home to talk to, considering it was just him and his father.
This article is discussing how autism is more often found in adults and how regardless of their age, need a lot of support to help grow and learn. Throughout the novel "Dear John" John's father was not aware of the fact that he had this disorder, therefore making it challenging to be cared for. The article also discusses how adults with this disorder are more prone to anxiety and depression. This is relevant to my ISU novel because John's dad has always dealt with extreme anxiety when being forced into socializing with anyone other than discussing his hobby of collecting coins. These problems occurred with his own son also which had detrimental affects on John's life growing up, since he had no one at home to talk to, considering it was just him and his father.
ISU Blogpost #4
http://education.jhu.edu/PD/newhorizons/Exceptional%20Learners/Autism/Articles/Inclusion%20of%20Students%20with%20Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorders/
This article is discussing the issue in which not enough attention is being given to children in classrooms with Autism Spectrum Disorder. These children are not getting enough attention they need to help them operate near grade level. The major component in this article is about inclusion, and including those with ASD and accepting all of their needs since it is a great weakness for them to inherit social skills. Also, they deserve for the school system to provide them with reliable and helpful paraprofessional support. However, with no extreme cost.
This article is discussing the issue in which not enough attention is being given to children in classrooms with Autism Spectrum Disorder. These children are not getting enough attention they need to help them operate near grade level. The major component in this article is about inclusion, and including those with ASD and accepting all of their needs since it is a great weakness for them to inherit social skills. Also, they deserve for the school system to provide them with reliable and helpful paraprofessional support. However, with no extreme cost.
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