Learn about the story behind our #whatsyourthing engagement campaign and how we are working together with the community to highlight their stories!
What's your Thing?
"THERE IS A DOOR THAT’S WAITING TO BE FOUND IF YOU DON’T TURN AROUND"
What is your thing?”
"This is often my favorite question to ask people on the autism spectrum who come to our clinic. I patiently wait for the answers, some of which come from the kids and young adults themselves, and some that are shared by the families of people with limited language as their eyes brighten up. I have learned about sharks, igneous rocks, clocks, different philosophical theories (and why they don’t make sense), Def Leppard, Star Wars, SpongeBob Square Pants, Elmo, how it is possible to rewrite and illustrate The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe in the most spectacular way, an entire new universe akin to Pokémon, basketball scoring (and the advantages of the number 22), clay sculptures, Minecraft, the wisdom behind owls, quantum physics, dancing, parades, penguins, and of course, trains and outer space. I have seen firsthand the breathtaking results of many of those intense interests and how they can be simultaneously revitalizing and consuming.
dDaniel Moreno De Luca
Throughout our work, we honor and celebrate each person's uniqueness as we learn about their specific interests and passions, their "things", that have now become the basis of our campaign #whatsyourthing. To learn more about our projects click below
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