Comments for Mission of Complex: Our Journey Through Hyperlexia

Comment on About by missionofcomplex

missionofcomplex — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:42:57 +0000

Glad you found us! Though I’m taking a break there’s a book’s worth of blog posts – over 200, I think. There’s plenty for you to catch up on.

The future was scary for us too and we were desperate to hear stories, any stories, of a possible future for Nate. Writing Mission of Complex is my way of telling parents like you that there are possibilities out there. Nate’s story isn’t you son’s story, or anyone else’s, but it is a good story and provides a glimmer of hope. Keep reading and commenting. I’ll reply to any questions you’ve got.

Comment on About by Amber

Amber — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:03:50 +0000

I stumbled across your blog when I googled, “Shedd Aquarium and autism.” Great post about your experience, btw…
My son is 5 1/2 and has had an ASD diagnosis for 2 years. I am not a blog person, but I love reading Nate’s story. The future is so scary…I am sure you remember and still think about the future every day. Luckily, my son has also had an amazing support system of teachers, therapists, administrators, and family, so far. And stories like Nate’s give me lots of hope. Bummed that you’re taking a break right when I started reading, but congrats on the book and good luck!!

Comment on Vacation Progress by gr82chat

gr82chat — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:25:38 +0000

My son improves in unexpected ways after we travel too. In the last year we have moved overseas and traveled to 3 different countries.. in a week or so we will be doing 5 countries in Europe. He needs something repetitive to do on his laptop in the evening to keep him centered.. and he counts down the days till he is home.. but he always says he loved it (after he is back home .. safe and sound).

Comment on Nate the Author by gr82chat

gr82chat — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:09:03 +0000

My son is way behind Nate in language. His comprehension issues are massive. His mathematics has always been above year level. Sadly language is in every subject.

Comment on Going with the Flow by gr82chat

gr82chat — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:04:04 +0000

Too true. Typical parenting goes out the window when you learn to negotiate the best possible outcome for a kid with autism/hyperlexia.

Comment on How’d He Do? by gr82chat

gr82chat — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:55:13 +0000

Wow !

Comment on A Glimpse Into An Alternate Universe by gr82chat

gr82chat — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:54:18 +0000

Ditto !

Comment on Road Trip by College Visit | Mission of Complex: Our Journey Through Hyperlexia

College Visit | Mission of Complex: Our Journey Through Hyperlexia — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:24:09 +0000

[...] College visits are tricky. Nate loves to tag along – there are new bathrooms to see, new restaurants to visit. How Robbie and now Joey feel about Nate joining us for these important sojourns is complicated. They’re fine with him coming along, but very unsure as to whether he’ll embarrass them. Karen and I try our best to keep Nate busy and appropriate. Here’s an early post from our first trip to SUNY-Oswego (http://missionofcomplex.wordpress.com/2010/07/14/road-trip/). [...]

Comment on Cyber-Summer School by missionofcomplex

missionofcomplex — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:44:58 +0000

I just read your blog post. Ah, all so familiar! You’ll see yourself as you read through Mission of Complex.

Comment on Mission Of Complex by gr82chat

gr82chat — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:37:50 +0000

Thanks Jeff. Nice to meet you.