There are times when I am so proud of our students at NDSU. Last evening was one of those times. It started when I happened upon a Facebook post on a student-run unofficial NDSU Facebook page called Overheard at NDSU. Overheard is primarily used as a capture point for odd, funny, or annoying things that [...]
Tag: Asperger syndrome
My eternal crush…
If asked what famous (or infamous) person - living or dead - I would choose to spend an hour with I would not pause a single moment before exclaiming, "ALBERT EINSTEIN!" I have the crush of all crushes on Albert Einstein. Albert had such a beautiful mind and playful soul. I know what you are [...]
Who is responsible for the heart of a child?
When Hillary Clinton said it takes a village to raise a child she was right. Albeit, maybe not a village per se, but a society that is invested in children's well-being. After all, are we not a caring society that prescribes to the notion that children are important? I believe we are. I believe that [...]
Can you help grant this one wish?
Today I share with you a conversation that a friend of mine shared that I think serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of tolerance and understanding. The conversation was between her and her son who has Asperger syndrome (which is a condition within the autism spectrum). My grandson Noah was officially diagnosed with [...]
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