Spiral...
I was thinking about my daughter, and her social awkwardness... which so closely mimics my own childhood woes. I always thought I didn't make friends because I was ugly - but she's CUTE - how could she not be making friends? How is it that my beautiful child is an outcast... even in kindergarten.
The answer is her place on the Autism Spectrum Disorder - and other related issues - and a friend of mine sent me a link to this TED on Temple Grandin. Right before I met with a child psychologist who is helping my Little One. Temple discusses the social dysfunction of brilliant minds. Psychologist discusses treating the 'whole child', not just focusing on her week points but also on helping her excel where she is the strongest. I'm so on top of this.
It got me thinking about this horror move I saw once. A watch Instantly on Netflix:
Spiral
Socially awkward Mason (played to absolute perfection by Joel Moore) fancies himself an artist. Befriended by the new girl at work, he goes about painting her. But she has no idea of the dangers she is in as his sociopathic tendencies slowly begin unveiling themselves. This is a bit slow, but it's due to the character and tension build up. I really ended up liking this by the end.
(a review of the movie that is better than the IMDB ones)
The character of Mason is a prime example of how things like this can turn out very badly without the right people to help the right parts flourish. His character is very socially awkward - yet, he is actually a BRILLIANT painter, with a huge thing for JAZZ. Could tell you anything about anything you wanted to know about Jazz.
*long sigh* I'm glad my kid has people like me. People who really understand her pain and can help her process it.
The answer is her place on the Autism Spectrum Disorder - and other related issues - and a friend of mine sent me a link to this TED on Temple Grandin. Right before I met with a child psychologist who is helping my Little One. Temple discusses the social dysfunction of brilliant minds. Psychologist discusses treating the 'whole child', not just focusing on her week points but also on helping her excel where she is the strongest. I'm so on top of this.
It got me thinking about this horror move I saw once. A watch Instantly on Netflix:
Spiral
Socially awkward Mason (played to absolute perfection by Joel Moore) fancies himself an artist. Befriended by the new girl at work, he goes about painting her. But she has no idea of the dangers she is in as his sociopathic tendencies slowly begin unveiling themselves. This is a bit slow, but it's due to the character and tension build up. I really ended up liking this by the end.
(a review of the movie that is better than the IMDB ones)
The character of Mason is a prime example of how things like this can turn out very badly without the right people to help the right parts flourish. His character is very socially awkward - yet, he is actually a BRILLIANT painter, with a huge thing for JAZZ. Could tell you anything about anything you wanted to know about Jazz.
*long sigh* I'm glad my kid has people like me. People who really understand her pain and can help her process it.