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[MeLlamoMud]

I knew some kids in High School that could barely read, but boy could they rebuild a engine or make a beautiful table out of wood.

That was my uncle.

 

[Wally]

That was my uncle.

We need people that can fix things. Somehow the trades have gotten a bad rap?

 

[Brownslave688]

They learn different and often times need to learn to do things neuro-typical people take for granted.

Some yes but many found a way to function just fine before there was even anything called autism.

 

[MeLlamoMud]

Yet....We never did either, until we did, and it definitely blind-sided is all.

I just don't see that in him. I'm big on making my own judgements of others based on my personal interactions. If he chooses to be ugly to me because I chose to chat then that will be his choice to do so. As far as I'm concerned I have nothing to do with any of y'alls thread wars.

 

[burrheadd]

I just don't see that in him. I'm big on making my own judgements of others based on my personal interactions. If he chooses to be ugly to me because I chose to chat then that will be his choice to do so. As far as I'm concerned I have nothing to do with any of y'alls thread wars.

They’re so cute at this stage

 

[MeLlamoMud]

We need people that can fix things. Somehow the trades have gotten a bad rap?

We also need them to be able to read if they capable. I was told my son would never be able to read. He is now in advanced biology, loves psychology. He didn't start to read until the end of third grade or so. Lots of one on ine teaching had to happen for that though. So he just had a late start.

 

[moreluck]

We need people that can fix things. Somehow the trades have gotten a bad rap?

Trump is pushing vocational training.....car mechanic. welder etc.

 

[Operational needs]

We don't kids enough credit for how early the actually learn things like coping skills.


If you're waiting til teenage years to let your kid deal with a little disappointment. It's way too late.

That’s why I backed off when my youngest was around two and I’d start to do something for her and she’d say, No! I do it! Kind of hurt my feelings but she was very independent.

 

[oldngray]

My great uncle was one of those in a time in which it was never heard of. Never diagnosed because they didn't have a name for it. They just called him stupid and left it at that.

For my family, a lot of our stuff seems to run in our genes even. He had high functioning Aspergers like my middle child. Super intelligent, can dance circles around you when it comes to certain topics but had a hard time connecting with people. My son had to be taught how to make facial expressions as well as taught how to read others faces. He still struggles but it doesn't slow him down.

I knew a girl who got excellent grades in school but had problems dealing with social situations. She supposedly had a mild form of Aspergers that she would use as an excuse when things didn't go her way. I don't know if she would fit under the revised guidelines but doubt it. She definitely had issues but I think she was misdiagnosed.

At the other end of the scale I know a kid who burned down his parents house. He started a fire and panicked and hid in a closet. Luckily nobody was hurt but the house was a total loss.

 

[MeLlamoMud]

They’re so cute at this stage

Lol this is how I am in most interactions. Today, I sat and talked to a lady from Iraq. She wanted to practice her English. Most people round these parts wouldn't have given her the time of day the way she was dressed. It's in my nature to be a social butterfly.

 

[MeLlamoMud]

I knew a girl who got excellent grades in school but had problems dealing with social situations. She supposedly had a mild form of Aspergers that she would use as an excuse when things didn't go her way. I know know if she would fit under the revised guidelines but doubt it. She definitely had issues but I think she was misdiagnosed.

At the other end of the scale I know a kid who burned down his parents house. He started a fire and panicked and hid in a closet. Luckily nobody was hurt but the house was a total loss.

It's a huge scale that's for sure...

 

[oldngray]

Starbucks will close all U.S. stores on May 29 for 'racial-bias education'

 

[Wally]

Trump is pushing vocational training.....car mechanic. welder etc.

It seems like vo-tech is looked down on. These school systems are even trying to push slow learners towards college when really, they would be better off learning a trade.

 

[Wally]

Community Colleges in my state are required to take everyone. These kids are taking remedial classes.

Years back, these were the shop kids.

 

[Wally]

Starbucks will close all U.S. stores on May 29 for 'racial-bias education'

Why?

 

[oldngray]

It seems like vo-tech is looked down on. These school systems are even trying to push slow learners towards college when really, they would be better off learning a trade.

Those are where they are most likely to find jobs. Not some useless liberal arts degree you end up with (along with thousands in student loans).

 

[MeLlamoMud]

It seems like vo-tech is looked down on. These school systems are even trying to push slow learners towards college when really, they would be better off learning a trade.

My personal stance has always been that not everyone is made for college. People look at me like I have 3 heads when I say it out loud lol

 

[oldngray]

Why?

damage control

liberals eating their own

 

[MeLlamoMud]

Why?

Probably cumulative with the latest being the video of a manager not letting a guy use the bathroom.

 

[Wally]

That’s why I backed off when my youngest was around two and I’d start to do something for her and she’d say, No! I do it! Kind of hurt my feelings but she was very independent.

Parents by me drive their kids to the bus stop. These kids are middle school age!