Tag: Autism

Autism, Heroes, and the TSS

On By Autism at Face ValueIn Autism Spectrum Disorders, Comic Books, TSSLeave a comment

Heroes take action. This truth draws readers to comic books. In Face Value Comics, our hero evolves his social awareness and sensory coping skills to overcome his clinical expressions of autism. His greatest friend remains a loyal bio-droid, T.E.S.S. She, too, changes and matures. Sky Owens created the image of T.E.S.S. as this blog post's …

Continue reading Autism, Heroes, and the TSS

Do. You. Want. To. Play. A. Game, Superheroes?

On By Autism at Face ValueIn Augmented Reality Games, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Comic Books, Presumed CompetenceLeave a comment

This sentence disappears in my blog. Why? Happy National Superhero Day! This is the ONE time we can use “superhero” without copyright infringement. Did you know that DC and Marvel Comics jointly share the copyright on a word: “superhero?” Today, I’m teaching you how to use your own new superpower, one that functions like x-ray …

Continue reading Do. You. Want. To. Play. A. Game, Superheroes?

Wanna Make a Comic Book? My Invite, Please RSVP

On By Autism at Face ValueIn Autism Acceptance, Autism Spectrum Condition, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Comic Book, Heroes, Mental Health, Presumed Competence, Self-AdvocacyLeave a comment

Are you                Yup, I’ve whitewashed this blog post with a secret message! We’re going Ready?                 to play a game, too. What kind of game? Well, I already gave you a clue… Grab your pencils, and let’s do this thing! Have you ever seen a white raven? If …

Continue reading Wanna Make a Comic Book? My Invite, Please RSVP

Welcome, Betsy “The Boss” Devos

On By Autism at Face ValueIn Advocacy, Autism Spectrum Condition, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Betsy Devos, Donald Trump, lawsuitLeave a comment

January 19, 2017 Betsy Devos’ nomination and (likely) confirmation as Secretary of Education ushers in a new era of autism advocacy. Many autism advocates malign Ms. Devos’ inexperience, lucrative political campaign contributions, and misunderstanding of IDEA. However, I welcome these obvious flaws to a candidate overseeing (autism) education. History is on our side. Specifically, I …

Continue reading Welcome, Betsy “The Boss” Devos