On my way to the Pacific Autism Centre. They’re doing a robotics activity that my 10-year-old daughter is very keen on participating in. Will be good to have her interact with other children on the spectrum.
Oh my God. I’m at the Pacific Autism Family Centre right now and it has sound proof walls that cuts off all ambient sound. I want to go to sleep here.
When you’re in a space with natural lighting and augmented by gentle ambience, it makes you really hate all those spaces with the horrible office fluorescent lights beaming from the top of the ceiling.
So this is a really fun and cool approach to getting neurodivergent folks into STEM. They do one-on-one assistance with building a robot, approaching this very much like LEGO, because that’s what this mostly is. Everyone here is having a good time and they’re on their happy space.
I’m incredibly proud of my daughter. She draws, animated, and codes. And now she’s making a robot.
Did I mention she’s a 10-year-old girl living on the spectrum?
Did I mention she’s a 10-year-old girl living on the spectrum?
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@atomicpoet The spectrum shouldn't even matter one bit.
She's great because she does a lot of stuff and seem to be enjoying them I understand from you. That's good enough. :)
@trinsec You know, being a girl with autism does make a difference. It's like the world isn't really designed with her in mind, and sometimes it can even feel like it's working against her. It's tough because her unique needs and challenges aren't always understood or accommodated. But you know what? We can make a difference by showing empathy, support, and understanding. Together, we can create a more inclusive and accepting world for everyone, no matter who they are or what their needs may be.
