“I realized that I was writing about folks with lots of skills, especially fix-it skills and survival skills, who were nonetheless not doing well in the new-millennium America.” WritingWellsAmericaSkillsSurvivalFolksI RealizedMillenniumSurvival Skills Author:Bonnie Jo Campbell
“The thing is, autism is a big spectrum. Going from folks who remain nonverbal, all the way up to, ya know, famous scientists and musicians. And we've got to work on strengths. We also have to work on teaching basic manners and skills.” KnowsWayBigsTeachingSkillsMusicianScientistFolksMannersAutismSpectrumNonverbal Author:Temple Grandin
“Seeing a patter doesn't mean you know how to put it all together. Take baby steps: don't focus on the folks whose skills are far beyond your own. When you're new to something-or you haven't tried it in a while-it can feel impossibly hard to get it right. Every misstep feels like a reason to quit. You envy everyone else who seems to know what they're doing. What keeps you going? The belief that one day you'll also be like that: Elegant. Capable. Confident. Experienced. And you can be. All you need now is enthusiasm. A little bravery. And-always-a sense of humor.” KnowsNeedsFeelsMeanLittlesHardReasonSeemsTogetherBeliefStepsKnow HowFocusSeeingHavensBabyOne DaySkillsCapableBraveryFolksEnvyQuittingEnthusiasmSense Of HumorElegantBaby Steps Book:Knit Two Source: Knit Two
“Cacus.” I’d had years of practice looking dumb when people threw out Greek names I didn’t know. It’s a skill of mine. Annabeth keeps telling me to read a book of Greek myths, but I don’t see the need. It’s easier just to have folks explain stuff.” PeopleKnowsNeedsYearsBookNamesStuffPracticeMinesEasierSkillsFolksMythDumbGreekAnnabethGreek Myth Book:The Demigod Diaries (Heroes of Olympus) Source: The Demigod Diaries (Heroes of Olympus)