today is world autism awareness day...

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-brown-autism-day_us_5abe8c4ee4b0a47437aae069

do you know anyone on the spectrum???
i know several, my ex used to/still does work with these unfortunates...

after watching and learning for many months, it has occurred to me that i myself may be a high functioning autistic...

this has not improved my chess game...

Danny is a very lucky boy to have such wonderful parents.

Originally posted by @rookie54
do you know anyone on the spectrum???
i know several, my ex used to/still does work with these unfortunates...

after watching and learning for many months, it has occurred to me that i myself may be a high functioning autistic...

this has not improved my chess game...

I used to teach Special Needs, over half were ASD.
Of course the severity of autism varies enormously, my students had
moderate learning difficulties ... academically 5 years behind their peers.
On a field trip we were once refused entry to a fish n chip restaurant.
Sad what some people are like.

Originally posted by @wolfgang59
I used to teach Special Needs, over half were ASD.
Of course the severity of autism varies enormously, my students had
moderate learning difficulties ... academically 5 years behind their peers.
On a field trip we were once refused entry to a fish n chip restaurant.
Sad what some people are like.

bless yer heart and soul...
much respect...

Originally posted by @rookie54
do you know anyone on the spectrum???
i know several, my ex used to/still does work with these unfortunates...

after watching and learning for many months, it has occurred to me that i myself may be a high functioning autistic...

this has not improved my chess game...

It’s a good thing that there is a greater awareness of this neurodevelopmental disorder.
Some people have an inkling that they may be on the spectrum. Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome
by Luke Jackson, a boy on the spectrum, is a good read.

Btw, I think your chess playing is brilliant. If you fancy another game and a chat send one my way. 🙂

Originally posted by @wolfgang59
I used to teach Special Needs, over half were ASD.
Of course the severity of autism varies enormously, my students had
moderate learning difficulties ... academically 5 years behind their peers.
On a field trip we were once refused entry to a fish n chip restaurant.
Sad what some people are like.

I have a nephew who is so high end spectrum that he will need full time care all his life; it has been a distressing 17 years for his parents and our wider family, but also filled with much joy at times. Your vocation would have been greatly valued I’m sure.

Originally posted by @divegeester
I have a nephew who is so high end spectrum that he will need full time care all his life; it has been a distressing 17 years for his parents and our wider family, but also filled with much joy at times. Your vocation would have been greatly valued I’m sure.

What I did was relatively easy. I take my hat off to
those that work with kids with severe learning difficulties.

Nowadays if i hear something about autism i instantly have to think about " the good doctor". Really enjoyed watching!
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6470478/