Ian
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Post by Ian on Mar 8, 2016 8:42:10 GMT
Morning everyone. I've just published a blog post about hockey and Autism, specifically why I have found hockey so appealing over the years and the good and bad aspects of being a hockey fan on the Autism spectrum. Hopefully it will be an interesting read for fans generally, particularly anyone who is on the spectrum themselves or knows a fan who is. Thanks to Mods for letting me promote the post on the Cage. Oh, the link, here it is: ianbraisby.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/hockey-and-aspergers/ |
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Post by Yotes on Mar 8, 2016 11:10:12 GMT
Very interesting Ian, good stuff.
Makes me realise how limited my understanding is of terms like Aspergers and autism. I need to educate myself.
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Post by Ian on Mar 8, 2016 11:17:21 GMT
Very interesting Ian, good stuff. Makes me realise how limited my understanding is of terms like Aspergers and autism. I need to educate myself. Thanks for the kind words. The reason I write blog posts about the condition is to help raise awareness and hopefully banish some misconceptions too. I'm also hoping that people who read the post from the Autism angle will think "hockey sounds great, I'd better check it out sometime"! |
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Post by kezypanther on Mar 8, 2016 17:55:39 GMT
Great read. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by BlackburnHawk on Mar 10, 2016 13:23:13 GMT
Hi Ian. Very, very interesting. I can relate to much of this as my daughter, Kirsty (27 years old), is autistic. She's had a season ticket for 15 years now. Whilst she has 'severe learning difficulties', I suspect if she could talk or otherwise communicate her thoughts, that she'd say that watching Panthers is the highlight of her life. Whenever I'm asked what the greatest achievement of my life is (which isn't very often !), it's the time I first bought a season ticket, for Kirsty and myself, and then persevered with taking her, originally kicking and screaming, to watch Panthers. The kicking and screaming was because she was petrified of the bright lights, loud music, and Paws.....all things which I knew she'd actually come to enjoy if I stuck at it. She doesn't understand hockey and doesn't know whether Panthers are playing well or not, or whether they've won or not. She just loves the occasion, the routine of meeting a friend or two in the pub pre-match, meeting Paws during the first period, doing the 'Chelsea Dagger' when we score, and generally feeling part of a big community. She has a big advantage over me, who's very mood depends on results ! Kirsty doesn't care ! Anyway, we sit in Block 9, Row L, so feel free to come and say "Hello". Cheers. Paul (or, as I'm usually known, "Kirsty's Dad" !).
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Post by pix1966 on Mar 10, 2016 23:15:22 GMT
As a long time guest reader of the forum this post made me register !! Ian your blog is so interesting and Paul I see you and Kirsty at most games. I have a 21 yr old son with autism and have worked with people with autism for over 30 years.
It's world autism day on 2nd April ..how great would it be if we could get something at the play offs to mark this..any one with the connections to do this?
Also, with my work head on we are currently working in the local communities to raise awareness and any stories and experiences like those shared here with are fantastic.
Even our new school buildings original head teacher was David Clarke ...that has to be a sign, right?? ☺️
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