Yes, I think modern social media is a boon for those of us who love to pick up the loose ends in our lives, reconnecting with old friends, etc. I also like to revisit the houses where we used to live, as kids and then as newlyweds, new parents, etc.
It must have been very difficult for you not knowing for so many years that you had Asperger's. I can't even imagine - but there were probably some positives because you weren't diagnosed. My grandson was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism at age four and since then his schooling has been limited to Special Education classes. Those classes lump ALL kids with learning disabilities together so that the higher functioning ones are not given the opportunity to be challenged. They languish in classes that do not enable them to shine or show the abilities they do have. The teachers are mostly focused on the kids who need their help the most.
Sean (my grandson) hates his special ed class and I can't say I blame him. He has no friends there. He dearly wants to be with the "normal" kids but unfortunately it's too late for him to be switched over because he's too far behind where they are in the curriculum. It's too bad that his dismay over his schooling is probably going to hold him back in the future.
In your case you were able to study with everyone, not be segregated and were able to attend uni. I'd love for Sean to be able to do that but alas, only if he is willing to pursue studies after high school in order to get him there, he won't have the marks or credits to be able to do so when he finishes the program that he is in (a very limited one).
Fortunately Canada has social programs in place for "disabled" people that Sean could take advantage of. These allow people to afford a living without having to hold down a job. But I don't like that idea! It's better for people to have work to do that makes them feel worthwhile. What do you think about this? I find it extremely frustrating.
And of course, you are very wise and I believe you are right about nurturing the friendships we have now because they enrich our lives and make us happier.
Not yet. I've been busy and away from the computer too much lately! But I am going to read about your open mic performance now! :D <3
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Date: 2017-06-04 01:30 pm (UTC)It must have been very difficult for you not knowing for so many years that you had Asperger's. I can't even imagine - but there were probably some positives because you weren't diagnosed. My grandson was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism at age four and since then his schooling has been limited to Special Education classes. Those classes lump ALL kids with learning disabilities together so that the higher functioning ones are not given the opportunity to be challenged. They languish in classes that do not enable them to shine or show the abilities they do have. The teachers are mostly focused on the kids who need their help the most.
Sean (my grandson) hates his special ed class and I can't say I blame him. He has no friends there. He dearly wants to be with the "normal" kids but unfortunately it's too late for him to be switched over because he's too far behind where they are in the curriculum. It's too bad that his dismay over his schooling is probably going to hold him back in the future.
In your case you were able to study with everyone, not be segregated and were able to attend uni. I'd love for Sean to be able to do that but alas, only if he is willing to pursue studies after high school in order to get him there, he won't have the marks or credits to be able to do so when he finishes the program that he is in (a very limited one).
Fortunately Canada has social programs in place for "disabled" people that Sean could take advantage of. These allow people to afford a living without having to hold down a job. But I don't like that idea! It's better for people to have work to do that makes them feel worthwhile. What do you think about this? I find it extremely frustrating.
And of course, you are very wise and I believe you are right about nurturing the friendships we have now because they enrich our lives and make us happier.
Not yet. I've been busy and away from the computer too much lately! But I am going to read about your open mic performance now! :D <3