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When “Normal” Isn’t Working: Rethinking How We View Autism
Hello OddlyRobbie readers, Scrolling through the news, I stumbled upon an article in Newsweek about new research on autism. I didn’t get past the paywall, but the premise was enough to stir my thoughts. It’s disheartening to see so much effort and funding dedicated to making us fit a “normal” that doesn’t even consider our…
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One Door Closes, Many More Appear
In life’s unpredictable journey, we often encounter unexpected closed doors. My godson recently faced such a moment: an opportunity lost, leaving him in front of a seemingly unyielding barrier. Yet, this event also unveiled a spectrum of unexplored possibilities, a scenario many of us can relate to. The Illusion of a Closed Path: It’s human…
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Búsquedas en Candyland y Charlas de Tango: La Aventura en VR de Oddly Robbie”
“Imagínate entrando en un mundo donde los campos no son solo verdes, sino un caleidoscopio de colores de Candyland. Ahí me encuentro, con el casco de VR bien ajustado, guiando a mi ahijado a través de un campo de mini golf que es más fantasía que realidad. Mientras navegamos por este caprichoso país de las…
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el ferry de la fé: navegando por las realidades virtuales de la fe
Introducción: Imagine un mundo donde la fe sea un juego de realidad virtual. Cuando era niña, estaba fascinada y esperaba ansiosamente mi misión de correr la voz. Mi autismo hizo de esta misión mi mundo: un enfoque singular en el que creía que estaba desempeñando un papel fundamental. Embarcándose en la Misión: Cada himno que…
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The Worship Warship: Navigating Faith’s Virtual Realities
Imagine a world where faith is a virtual reality game. As a child, I was entranced, eagerly awaiting my mission to spread the word. My autism made this mission my world – a singular focus where I believed I was playing a pivotal role. Embarking on the Mission: Each hymn I sang as a child…
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Robots, Recovery, and Radical Compassion: A New Dawn in Addiction Treatment
The Problem: An Unforgiving Reality We’re living in an era where the cries of addiction echo louder than ever. Whether it’s the unnerving laughter heard in the middle of the night or the alarming scenes witnessed in public transportation, it’s apparent: we are in a crisis. And while our healthcare professionals are doing their best,…