Normal People Scare Me: A Blog About Autism

By Keri Bowers

Entries for February, 2010

THE “ART” OF AUTISM: Free and Low Cost Power Tools in Economically Challenged Times

Feb.24, 2010 in Uncategorized 6 Comments

Taylor and I are off in a couple of weeks to Michigan to share our film, Normal People Scare Me, and to share our story of growing up with autism. At 21, Taylor stands on stages and blows people away. He stands tall (literally 6”10” and figuratively) in front of audiences after so many years [...]

Young Adults with Autism in Transition

Feb.16, 2010 in Uncategorized 4 Comments

Helping my 21 year old son to “be” in the world is as difficult in it’s own unique ways as it was when he was little and had no language, behavioral issues, etc.
Finding good supports and services for the young 18-30 year old’s after they leave the school system is hit and miss. Here [...]

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Having worked in the disabilities field for over 18 years, my hands-on work with hundreds of kids and adults in the facilitation and design of summer and winter camps, community-based social and life skill groups, and a variety of workshops, along with parenting a child with special needs, have provided me with a unique perspective in disabilities: the professional and the parent.