Autism Awareness

**Mike_Oettle** · 28th June 12, 10:30 AM

Some really good designs there, Turbokittie. You will have to pick one and run with it!
It’s great that someone has taken the trouble to design a tartan with this symbolism. Hopefully it can be marketed in a way that benefits an autism-directed charity (or more than just one).
Regards,
Mike

**cessna152towser** · 28th June 12, 11:11 AM

Guid oan ya.
A tartan for a very deserving cause.
My current job involves driving autistic children to and from school.

**janderson** · 28th June 12, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by guardsman

hats off to you,nephew affected, not a word by 3yrs only screams.

I can totally understand what is happening with your nephew. My son is 3 years old and on the spectrum. He only started speaking about 2 months ago using word approximations, sign language we started about 6-8 months ago as soon as we had an understanding of how to begin (had a great speech therapist to start with). Now the only trouble we run into tantrum wise is when he doesn't have the word or a sign for what he wants.

I work with special ed also, not in a teaching capacity, and have a great respect for all of those that choose to work with kids in need. It takes a special person to be the truly compassionate person that can work day in and day out with some of the children I am surronded by.

And on the original topic of the tartan designs, I too am really liking AA1.5 (id 42764).

**janderson** · 28th June 12, 06:41 PM

Not often I feel like making two comments on a topic in a row on any forum, but I just can't help myself this time.

Thinking about the tartan, one of the things that really stands out to me and to the people I have shown it to is the meaning behind it. I think if you asked for a tartan on something as varied as autism you would get a myriad of opinions and ideas. None of which would be inappropriate, not because it is a subjective opinion, but because autism is such a unique situation. The old line with autism is that when you have met one autistic child you have met one autistic child. Meaning that each autistic child is as unique and individual as any other neuro-typical child.

As a parent I love the idea of a tartan to represent autism awareness. As a professional working with special need students I love the idea of a tartan to represent what some of my students face. As a kilt weared, well, as a kilt wearer I just love the idea of a tartan with a truly special meaning.

Here is me and my son at his first baseball game a couple of weeks ago. They did a special autism awareness afternoon game that we went to.

**kc8ufv** · 28th June 12, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by janderson

Thinking about the tartan, one of the things that really stands out to me and to the people I have shown it to is the meaning behind it. I think if you asked for a tartan on something as varied as autism you would get a myriad of opinions and ideas. None of which would be inappropriate, not because it is a subjective opinion, but because autism is such a unique situation. The old line with autism is that when you have met one autistic child you have met one autistic child. Meaning that each autistic child is as unique and individual as any other neuro-typical child.

Very true. The spectrum is quite broad and multidimensional. Just don't forget, ASDs are lifelong. Adults have them too. Not everyone just sits in a corner unable to speak and rocks to themselves. Many are productive members of society. I actually see a wide range of all types of adults with various types of developmental disabilities where I work (though only for a short time)
I would frequently get a bit more self concious when the hearing was for a person on the spectrum, until we had an intellectually advanced aspie come in. (Afraid of the judge noticing me and judging me)

Oh, also, glad to hear he enjoyed the Hens.

**janderson** · 29th June 12, 05:23 AM

Good point on not wanting to forget the adult ASD people. From my perspective it is easy to push that off to the side since I deal with my son and other children the majority of the time.

It was an excellent game. He had such a great time at the Mud Hens that we ended up going back last week. My goal now is to take him when the temp is below 90 degrees.

**kc8ufv** · 1st July 12, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by janderson

It was an excellent game. He had such a great time at the Mud Hens that we ended up going back last week. My goal now is to take him when the temp is below 90 degrees.

Good luck. With the current trends, you might be lucky enough to get him to a Walleye's game with the outside temps less than 90.