From December 2010: A few years ago, I got a call from someone who wanted to visit Community of Grace, the church start that I did a few years ago. The person wanted to know about the church and it seemed they were interested in benig part of a church with a big choir and... Continue Reading →
Autism and the Ministry
From the blog, Autistic Me: Following a panel discussion I was asked if my autistic traits made me a better teacher. I replied, "No. They are a disadvantage for much of what I teach." The mother asking the question was puzzled. I don't believe I offered the answer she wanted. This led me to ponder... Continue Reading →
Repost: Acting, Aspergers and Sundays
From November of 2010: Gavin Bollard has a good blog post on how persons with Aspergers tend to be actors: I think that aspies tend to be good at acting because they spend so much of their daily lives acting - and from a very early age. For example, it's true that aspies often... Continue Reading →
Repost: Acting, Aspergers and Sundays
From November of 2010: Gavin Bollard has a good blog post on how persons with Aspergers tend to be actors: I think that aspies tend to be good at acting because they spend so much of their daily lives acting - and from a very early age. For example, it's true that aspies often... Continue Reading →
Autism and “Alphas”
I've been fascinated by SyFy's new series Alphas, which wraps up its first season tomorrow. For the uninitiated, think a lower-cost version of X-Men. There's a lot about the show that I find cool and interesting, and one of those is the inclusion of an autistic character; Gary Bell, played by British actor Ryan Cartwright.... Continue Reading →
Autism and "Alphas"
I've been fascinated by SyFy's new series Alphas, which wraps up its first season tomorrow. For the uninitiated, think a lower-cost version of X-Men. There's a lot about the show that I find cool and interesting, and one of those is the inclusion of an autistic character; Gary Bell, played by British actor Ryan Cartwright.... Continue Reading →
1,2,3,4,5…1,2,3,4,5…1,2,3,4,5…
Every so often, I happen to watch the TV series "Haven." Last week's episode spoke to me because it talked about a character with Obessive Compulsive Disorder. Titled, "Audrey Parker's Day Off, " has our lead character reliving the same six hours over and over ala "Groundhog Day." In each instance she sees a different... Continue Reading →
When An Aspie Get Invited to Dinner
...kind of describes my own social anxieties.
Autism and Sex
I know it might be bad form for a pastor to be sharing an article about how people on the autistic spectrum achieve an orgasm, but since there are a lot of us out there that will find a partner or spouse, it's probably a good idea to share this. So, read it.