Books have been written about Vincent Van Gogh’s obsessive focus on his art, his fervent desire for social interactions and alienation from those he loved. When these traits are analysed today, experts lean towards a diagnosis of ASD. In fact, professionals specialising in autism feel that these very characteristics contributed to Van Gogh’s brilliance in painting. So … Continue reading Vincent Van Gogh
Month: October 2019
Susan Boyle: From obscurity to superstardom with Asperger’s along the way
In 2009, a 47 year old woman from a Scottish village appeared on the immensely popular TV show, Britain’s got talent. When she announced that she wanted to become a professional singer and that the show was going to be her opportunity to become one, the reaction around the hall was anything but positive. The … Continue reading Susan Boyle: From obscurity to superstardom with Asperger’s along the way
Benjamin’s story
Watch a short film that depicts Benjamin Rosloff, a young film maker, as he visits the United Nations Headquarters in New York City and interviews the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon. What makes this video special and inspiring is the fact that Benjamin is autistic. This video depicts young film-maker Benjamin Rosloff’s visit to the United … Continue reading Benjamin’s story
Albert Einstein
According to independent studies, people with Asperger’s traits are drawn to subjects like the sciences, engineering and Math. Albert EinsteinE=mc2 is regarded the world’s most famous equation. Its creator, Albert Einstein is one of the world’s best known scientists, known for his theory of relativity, and for building what is considered a pillar of modern … Continue reading Albert Einstein
A tool that helps spot autistic traits in toddlers
The first people to notice unusual behaviour in a child are parents. Even when the child is a little over a year old, we may notice little things, like the fact that the toddler doesn’t look at us when called. Our first reaction is usually to check with our parents if this is ok. More … Continue reading A tool that helps spot autistic traits in toddlers
App review: Autism Therapy with MITA
This free app offers fun, engaging puzzles that help 2-3 year olds learn to mentally integrate multiple features of an object (colour, shape and size, for example). The app has a series of puzzles that grow in complexity of instruction and language, in line with the player’s ability. What’s great about Autism Therapy with MITA The puzzles … Continue reading App review: Autism Therapy with MITA
