Here is a short documentary produced by the University of Alaska Fairbanks about a gifted student artist with Aspergers that loves trains. http://vimeo.com/109297977
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Tom, that was a great video. My 15 year old has Aspergers and it does challenge him every day, along with us. He was/is slow to develop socially, and is overwhelmed by 8 classes in High School. It seems he can only really keep up with 6. So two classes start to tank and he refocuses on them to get those grades up while another two classes start dropping. It's very frustrating for him to watch his little brother be a 4 pointer and great in sports while he struggles to get Bs and Cs and is super awkward on the field. Yesterday his health teacher informed me he got a 50/100 on a test. The easiest class in the school besides PE! 
This video gave me a lift when I needed it most. Thanks Tom!
Very interesting video.
Originally Posted by Volphin:
Tom, that was a great video. My 15 year old has Aspergers and it does challenge him every day, along with us. He was/is slow to develop socially, and is overwhelmed by 8 classes in High School. It seems he can only really keep up with 6. So two classes start to tank and he refocuses on them to get those grades up while another two classes start dropping. It's very frustrating for him to watch his little brother be a 4 pointer and great in sports while he struggles to get Bs and Cs and is super awkward on the field. Yesterday his health teacher informed me he got a 50/100 on a test. The easiest class in the school besides PE!
This video gave me a lift when I needed it most. Thanks Tom!
Volphin, my son went without oxygen at birth and developmental issues are a constant concern for us. My nephew also went without oxygen at birth and has mild cerebral palsy. It is tough for him to watch his younger brother pass him up developmentally. I know that even though some kids struggle developmentally that they have a lot to offer and can even surprise us with what they can do.
Truly a VERY inspirational video in so many ways. An outstanding young man!
This was a very nice and inspiring video to watch. If you Google the subject, Ryan's art was included in a recent University of Alaska Fairbanks faculty art exhibit. I personally really like the style, color, and realism in his art work. Thanks a lot for sharing this.
Thanks for posting this video Tom M
Thanks for posting! My 12 yr old son has Aspergers or should I now correctly state Autism Spectrum Disorder (
) and I will show him the video. He's not into trains but will enjoy seeing the success someone with the same struggles has had.
--Greg
That's a great story...thanks for posting it!
"University of Alaska, Fairbanks about a gifted student artist".
This is a very well done video about a artist from Alaska & his love of trains.
Please take a look. http://vimeo.com/109297977
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He really is a great artist. I especially like that White Pass derailment one.
Thank you for sharing the video and helping spread awareness of Aspergers.
Paul
