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What You See is Not What I See

What You See is Not What I See Everywhere around me is music.  I call this music Shadow Songs.  Just as everything around us casts a shadow, everything I see sings its own unique music.  I have published many tracks of my shadow songs. Recently I visited New York City with a good friend and… Read More What You See is Not What I See

2016-09-192016-12-28 thelauranadine2 Comments

The Children I Teach

The Children I Teach When I first announced to a group of conference attendees that I believed that any child can learn the violin, even children with motor planning issues, I was faced with mostly doubt.  As I mentioned in the first part of this series, I am often seen as “not autistic enough” because I don’t display… Read More The Children I Teach

2016-05-072016-12-28 thelauranadine1 Comment

Listen to My Voice

Listen to My Voice In an interview with NPR’s A Closer Look, my son, Jacob, and I talk about living with autism. During our interview we talk about many aspects of our lives, but one theme is reoccurring – a sense of belonging.  Jacob and I both speak of not having a place to fit into… Read More Listen to My Voice

2016-05-012016-12-28 thelauranadine1 Comment

Not Autistic Enough

I have given at least 100 presentations on living with autism to crowds of all sizes.  My most requested presentation is entitled Let Me Fall.  I begin with a preview of a documentary made about me called The Shadow Listener, and then introduce myself as being autistic.   I talk about growing up with autism,… Read More Not Autistic Enough

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Found the spot for my first sledding adventure. Now, to procure a sled. I love the snow!
Happy Valentine’s Day.
It was a pleasure composing the music for the film LISTEN. The film features autistic advocates who use alternative communication. To reflect that, I created the percussive sounds of the soundtrack by tapping on a board used by my nonspeaking students to compose music. Watch the movie on the @communication_first website. #LISTEN #listentononspeakers
When creating something new, I need to see all of my ideas so I can interact with them. Similar to putting paint chips up in a room before choosing a colour, seeing my ideas out helps me organize the mental clutter.
Faust is taking Chey’s class for him.
Exactly one year ago today, we became permanent residents. Can’t wait to see what year two brings. Thank you, Brian @aspireathlete for your support and for making it all possible!

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