imagine if Christopher went to school with me, or was even my brother. How would I interact with him?
If I knew Christopher personally, I would definitely try to interact with Christopher in a way that he would feel comfortable. I would try to understand what was going on inside of his mind and respect it. I would try to focus on his interests and how he feels about certain facts. I might try to help him understand things that he doesn't, but if he got frusterated I would let it go. I think that patience is the key. When Christopher had one of his black days, I woulde have to leave him be. The only time that I would interfere would be when the situation isn't safe for Christopher.
There aren't many people that Christopher actually likes and trusts, but I would want to be that person for Christopher. I would try to make him feel that he was safe with me, and I would never lie to Christopher. From reading this novel, I became very interested in aspergers, and would love to do more research on it. You never know, one day I could end up helping children with aspergers.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Curious Incident- Journal #4
This journal is about trust and the importance of trust to Christopher.
When Christopher finds out that his Father was lying about his mother, and the death of Wellington, he looses his composure and himself. When someone that loves you lies about two huge things going on, of course you would be upset and angry. The difference is that Christopher cannot identify those emotions. He didn't understand that his father would never do that to him. As far as Christopher knows, if his dad killed a dog, his dad could kill anyone else.
Christopher feels that since his Father lied about two things, his dad may be lying about everything else too. With his state of mind, he becomes completely overwhelmed and in order to keep himself safe, he hides and runs away.
Christopher's mind does work differently than our minds. When I read the book, I sometimes wished I could get inside the mind of Christopher and teach him about emotions. Once I thought about that, I realized that Christopher probably doesn't understand my mind and would think that my thoughts are abnormal and illogical. It is interesting to look at both perspectives.
When Christopher finds out that his Father was lying about his mother, and the death of Wellington, he looses his composure and himself. When someone that loves you lies about two huge things going on, of course you would be upset and angry. The difference is that Christopher cannot identify those emotions. He didn't understand that his father would never do that to him. As far as Christopher knows, if his dad killed a dog, his dad could kill anyone else.
Christopher feels that since his Father lied about two things, his dad may be lying about everything else too. With his state of mind, he becomes completely overwhelmed and in order to keep himself safe, he hides and runs away.
Christopher's mind does work differently than our minds. When I read the book, I sometimes wished I could get inside the mind of Christopher and teach him about emotions. Once I thought about that, I realized that Christopher probably doesn't understand my mind and would think that my thoughts are abnormal and illogical. It is interesting to look at both perspectives.
Curious Incident- Journal #3
this journal is about the strengths that Christopher posesses rather than his weaknesses.
In this journal, rather than focussing on Christophers weaknesses, I am focussing on his strong points. Christopher is an extremely intelligent person. His knowledge having to do with science, mathematics, and technology are incredible. Christopher can solve the most complicated problems using logic, skill and organization.
Another great trait of Christopher's is his determination and persistance. I don't think that Christopher realizes it, but when he has a goal that is important to him he will sacrifice a lot, including his time. He will especially sacrifice himself feeling comfortable to achieve a goal. For example, when Christopher is investigating Wellington's death, he goes way out of his comfort zone by speaking to strangers who logically could easily hurt him or kill him.
Aside from Christophers weaknesses that cause barriers in his everyday life, he has some fantastic strengths that help him. Christopher is improving more and more everyday. Because of his ecxeptional skills in certain areas, it is quite possible he will have a very successful life ahead of him.
In this journal, rather than focussing on Christophers weaknesses, I am focussing on his strong points. Christopher is an extremely intelligent person. His knowledge having to do with science, mathematics, and technology are incredible. Christopher can solve the most complicated problems using logic, skill and organization.
Another great trait of Christopher's is his determination and persistance. I don't think that Christopher realizes it, but when he has a goal that is important to him he will sacrifice a lot, including his time. He will especially sacrifice himself feeling comfortable to achieve a goal. For example, when Christopher is investigating Wellington's death, he goes way out of his comfort zone by speaking to strangers who logically could easily hurt him or kill him.
Aside from Christophers weaknesses that cause barriers in his everyday life, he has some fantastic strengths that help him. Christopher is improving more and more everyday. Because of his ecxeptional skills in certain areas, it is quite possible he will have a very successful life ahead of him.
Curious Incident- Journal #2
the topic of this journal consists of Christophers use of charts, tables visuals and such.
I found it fascinating the way Christopher uses his visuals to process and understand most things. Some of the visuals he used include charts, maps, pictures and lists. He needs to have a plan or a visual understanding of everything that he see's and does. This is his way of processing information. Christopher not only needs these visuals, but he really enjoys them too. He likes them so much because he understands them and feels comfortable with that fact and organization.
The use of visuals in the book helped my comprehension as well. Some thoughts that Christopher explained with charts or visuals were very complicated. He really is a smart person and knows a lot of very comlicated things that I do not know.
Over all, the use of visuals really enhanced the book in a lot of ways. Not only can you picture events, places, and aspects of the book more efficiently, but we can see the way a person with aspergers comprehends everything. The visuals in this novel were a huge part of the book for Christopher, and myself.
I found it fascinating the way Christopher uses his visuals to process and understand most things. Some of the visuals he used include charts, maps, pictures and lists. He needs to have a plan or a visual understanding of everything that he see's and does. This is his way of processing information. Christopher not only needs these visuals, but he really enjoys them too. He likes them so much because he understands them and feels comfortable with that fact and organization.
The use of visuals in the book helped my comprehension as well. Some thoughts that Christopher explained with charts or visuals were very complicated. He really is a smart person and knows a lot of very comlicated things that I do not know.
Over all, the use of visuals really enhanced the book in a lot of ways. Not only can you picture events, places, and aspects of the book more efficiently, but we can see the way a person with aspergers comprehends everything. The visuals in this novel were a huge part of the book for Christopher, and myself.
Curious Incident- Journal #1
the topic of this journal is the example given on the 1st sheet of questions.
From reading the first paragraph of the novel, I learned that Christopher is very logical and literal. He thinks extremely clearly of all possibilities, but with lack of certainity. I can tell that he likes facts because he knows that there are no hidden rules. I think that logic is very important to him.
Christopher seems observant and knowledgable. He knows exactly what time it is, and observes all of his surroundings. I am a very observant person as well. The difference between Christopher and I is that I can take my observations and create inferences from them. I am comfortable with the unkown where as Christopher would become frightened and confused.
I think that people with aspergers are so very comfortable with facts because they are certain. They cannot identify with their emotions as easily and the conclusions their minds come to can be seen as absurd. Dispite our thoughts toward those conclusions, they are very logical inside the mind of someone with aspergers
From reading the first paragraph of the novel, I learned that Christopher is very logical and literal. He thinks extremely clearly of all possibilities, but with lack of certainity. I can tell that he likes facts because he knows that there are no hidden rules. I think that logic is very important to him.
Christopher seems observant and knowledgable. He knows exactly what time it is, and observes all of his surroundings. I am a very observant person as well. The difference between Christopher and I is that I can take my observations and create inferences from them. I am comfortable with the unkown where as Christopher would become frightened and confused.
I think that people with aspergers are so very comfortable with facts because they are certain. They cannot identify with their emotions as easily and the conclusions their minds come to can be seen as absurd. Dispite our thoughts toward those conclusions, they are very logical inside the mind of someone with aspergers
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