Level 2 "Twice Exceptional" Autism College Success: July 2017

Thursday, July 27, 2017

The May Conference Went Great!-- pics and a video

Hi all,

First, the May conference went great!!! Afterward, David started filming friends and asking them for their reactions to the conference events. He then put this film onto his brand new You Tube channel, called "Developmentally Disabled People Live Healthy Lives".

You can watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQr0nvTzdlsVAZ3i10FMWg

Secondly, here are some "pics" from the conference:

Mary Nisson

The Autism Spectrum ranges from "Level 1" (requiring some support) through "Level 3" (requiring very substantial support). My son, David M. Nisson, PhD, is at "Level 2" (requiring substantial support). He dreamed of earning college degrees in Experimental Physics, but only wealthy "Twice Exceptional" students could afford this. It's against my religious values to ignore "Talents", so, with my support, David went on to complete a Ph.D. at UC Davis Physics and contribute to the all-important world of scientific research. This blog serves both as a reference for the increasing numbers of parents following in my footsteps, and a warning that in addition to advocating for academic accommodations and arranging behavior programs, parents must also spend time studying medical issues that seem minor during childhood, and to participate now in the reform efforts of crucial national agencies like SSA and HUD, and those of your city, county and state government to protect your sons' or daughters' futures.