Category Archives: Star Wars

Cleaning the Aspie Room: Aaack! Will we ever move on from this?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

H is a collector! He is a collector of facts, like the Amazing Craig (H’s Dad) and like myself! And also like me… he is a collector of stuff! We both love thrift stores and the thrill of a treasure … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, executive function, HFASD, Indiana Jones, Journey, Michael Jackson, Parent, Star Trek, Star Wars | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Lego, Star Wars, and Duct Tape: A Rainy Day Collaboration

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

It is Spring Break but apparently no one let the season coordinator know! It is beyond just a bit rainy – to which we are pretty accustomed in Vancouver. No, it is not just rain: it’s cold and sleet and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspergers, Autism, internet, Star Wars | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Autism, Star Wars in 3D, and A Parent’s Love of Special Interests

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Tonight we are planning an outing to the theatre to view Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D. H is revving up (in a good way) and Star Wars is increasingly becoming the topic of conversation as the … Continue reading →

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Harnessing the power of intense interests: MJ meets StarWars

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

For the last couple of months H has been fascinated with Michael Jackson. He began with Thriller and Smooth Criminal, but has moved on to broaden his tastes. He loves the messages: Heal the World and Black or White. While … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Dance, executive function, retro pop culture, Star Wars, The joy of dance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Efforts in increasing Autism Awareness: an AA intervention…

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

When H was first diagnosed with autism, I remember my own parents expressing concern about the potential limitations that a label like this would put on my child. There was a time when a label was considered such a negative … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Behaviour, Diagnosis, Journey, label, Social cognition, Social Thinking, Star Wars | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments