Why is the term “homeless veterans” even in our American vocabulary? This is the question I want to bring to your attention. I don’t claim to have the answer to this, but I want to bring it to your attention. A quick Google search reports that 23% of all homeless and 33% of all homeless … Continue reading Homeless Veterans… Why?
A healing prayer…
Dear God,You created the entire universe and everything in it, us included.I know and believe You can heal all wounds.You have the power to do anything You want to.I ask You to heal all of our sicknesses, infirmities, maladies, and diseases.Heal all of our spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical disorders.Most of all heal our hearts. … Continue reading A healing prayer…
Project: “Working with Autism”
I have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly Asperger's Syndrome). The employment rate for adults with ASD is 10%. So only 1 out of every 10 adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder are stabely employed. I want to work so much. There are so many difficulties for a person with ASD. So I am going … Continue reading Project: “Working with Autism”
God is love?
The phrase "God is love" from the first letter of John sort of created a revolution in my thinking of God, and of love. For a long time, I read and meditated and thought about what the phrase "God is love" means. Our society has taken the word "love" and degrraded it, and warped it, … Continue reading God is love?
Autism and Social Interaction
I just wanted to share some thoughts and reflections about something that is very prominent in people with Autism Spectrum DIsorders. That is social interaction. I felt the need to write about this because I have noticed my difficulties in this area more recently. Recently, I have decided that I probably need to spend more … Continue reading Autism and Social Interaction
Why Doesn’t God Stop Evil?
I just wanted to share this. Someone asked a question on a group on Facebook:"Why can’t God stop evil? I think I have a good grasp for the answer but I want to know from people who might know better. The question alone implies that there are evil acts happening around the world, why can't … Continue reading Why Doesn’t God Stop Evil?
Misconceptions on Disclosing a Diagnosis
I used to be really bothered about whether someone would have misconceptions or false assumptions about me when I disclosed to them I had a diagnosis of Autism or Asperger’s. Today, I don’t care anymore. If someone makes a false assumption about me when I tell them I have a diagnosis, I don’t care. The … Continue reading Misconceptions on Disclosing a Diagnosis
What is a Diagnosis?
What is a Diagnosis? What does it mean to have Autism Spectrum Disorder, or another psychiatric condition? Is getting an official professional diagnosis going to be helpful, or lead to a positive outcome? Do you know someone who might have Autism, or any psychiatric condition or disorder, and might benefit from a diagnosis? The question … Continue reading What is a Diagnosis?
Autism and Social Cognition: Different Varieties of Cognition
[I don’t feel this is as well written as I want it to be, but I am going to share it as it is thus far, just because this is a subject I want to encourage people to think about in regard to understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder and the struggle people with Autism/Asperger’s have with … Continue reading Autism and Social Cognition: Different Varieties of Cognition
Seeing All People With Autism (or without) Through God’s Eyes
I have been reading books about autism lately. A book I am reading through now is called “Let Me Hear Your Voice”. As I read, I am wondering what it is that I can say, what can I contribute, or offer, that will help people with autism spectrum disorder, or with any challenge whatsoever. Another … Continue reading Seeing All People With Autism (or without) Through God’s Eyes
