Day 112
Today Kelt had a wrestling tournament in Snohomish and got 2nd place! There were 14 teams and all of the schools were either 3A or 4A!
Day 110
I recently came across a studio/gallery for adults with developmental disabilities in Oakland, CA called Creative Growth. "This program provides a professional art studio and instruction for over 120 artists in drawing, painting, ceramics, wood, fiber arts, printmaking and photography. There are also independent living support classes that include communication, health, basic academics, current events, cooking, and movement" (Creative Growth website). I wish this studio was a little closer because a program like this would be perfect for Kelt!
This program has also produced some famous artists that are well known in the outsider art movement. One such artist is Dan Miller who is a 49-year-old man with autism. According to One is Adam One is Superman: The Outsider Artists of Creative Growth, "Miller's artwork reflects his persona and his perception. Letters, words, and images are repeatedly overdrawn, often to the point of obliteration or destruction of the ground. Images of obsessional objects, such as light bulbs, routers, or electrical sockets, which inhabit his speech, are reiterated."
Day 109
Kelt had a wrestling match today and even though he didn't win, he got three keychains! One of the dads from the opposing team gave Kelt this keychain along with two others. Kelt has the reputation across the county as being a nice, sociable guy. Despite the sport and its competitive nature, he makes an effort to know everyone, even their families. It's entertaining to watch him interact with other schools at wrestling tournaments because he knows almost every person. In Kelt's case, the anti-social autistic characteristic is definitely a stereotype.
Day 107
Kelt got his first blog keychain in the mail today from my friend Nik M. It was a perfect surprise after wrestling practice. What a great guy.
Day 105
Happy New Year!!
Me: Kelt, what's your new year's resolution?
Kelt: What's that?
Me: Your 2011 goals.
Kelt: To get more keychains and bobble heads.
So typical...
Kelt: What's that?
Me: Your 2011 goals.
Kelt: To get more keychains and bobble heads.
So typical...
Day 104
Friday, December 31, 2010
Kelt got this keychain from our family friend for Christmas who is also the principal of the high school. People in our community are constantly giving Kelt keychains, talking with him, acknowledging his success, and helping him in social situations, etc. Our family has considered moving in the past, but every time the issue is brought up, we hesitate because of our community. It’s easy to take this area for granted, but such relationships will continue to help Kelt as he grows older. Such connections are helpful for anyone who is pursuing a job or social opportunity, but are especially useful for a person who has a hard time interacting with others. Even though another area might have more resources, these relationships would be hard to replace.
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