ra7c7er Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I had been working on a garage diorama with my autistic nephew made out of double-sided tape and popsicle sticks (he doesn't like texture of glue) but a few weeks ago he got upset when my roommate dropped a pan in the kitchen and he smashed it. Today he came over and brought me a diorama he made at home with his mom and the nurse/counselors help. The two guys names are Chuck (in hat) and Pedro (doesn't own a belt) I don't know where he got the names but that's what he named them. The address on the sign is actually the address for the flea market where my girlfriend and I sell some of her crafts and I sell some junk model stuff. The address was his moms idea thinking it would be neat if I take it to the flea market to show off. The sign post is an upside down front fork from a broken motorcycle, the wheel is hard to see but it is free spinning. The figures and ramps came from his toy box and the truck is one of mine out of the junk bin because he got upset about leaving his blue truck here with me. I added the for sale sign. He also brought over a bucket of popsicle sticks so we can start another garage diorama when he comes over again. I know it isn't much but it is the first ever thing of his that he as left with me without him getting upset about leaving it. I just thought I would share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Z Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That's totally AWESOME!!! I have several autistic children in my family and they are a hand full... They are my cousin and his wifes children, 3 of them all boys, I don't see how they cope. I spent a couple of hours with them this summer. In a 4 hour span an hour and a half was spent looking for the one who walked off and the other 2 decided to scream because they don't like the grass. It was interesting to say the least and I have to give MAJOR KUDOS to my cousin and his wife for deciding to raise them themselves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra7c7er Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 That's totally AWESOME!!! I have several autistic children in my family and they are a hand full... They are my cousin and his wifes children, 3 of them all boys, I don't see how they cope. I spent a couple of hours with them this summer. In a 4 hour span an hour and a half was spent looking for the one who walked off and the other 2 decided to scream because they don't like the grass. It was interesting to say the least and I have to give MAJOR KUDOS to my cousin and his wife for deciding to raise them themselves... I completely understand. My nephew lived with me for almost a full year. He is ok outside so long as he is on concrete or gravel he hates sand and anything soft my sister says he is ok in the snow till he gets some on his face. So far he as only walked off once to follow a dog walker but the doctors say it gets more common as they get older. The nurse was really surprised he was able to sit down and put together everything in one go usually he gets really antsy if he is in a chair for more than a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Says a lot in a simple display, which is the hallmark of a good diorama. Given your nephew's limitations especially, he did a remarkably good job with it. Perhaps model-building might be a good therapy for him. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Z Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Says a lot in a simple display, which is the hallmark of a good diorama. Given your nephew's limitations especially, he did a remarkably good job with it. Perhaps model-building might be a good therapy for him. Charlie Larkin That's a very good point Charlie, with the skill he displayed putting this Dio together he may find model building rather relaxing, unlike some of us.(me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra7c7er Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Says a lot in a simple display, which is the hallmark of a good diorama. Given your nephew's limitations especially, he did a remarkably good job with it. Perhaps model-building might be a good therapy for him. Charlie Larkin I think it is good for him building is quiet time for both of us, I have some issues to and I can't build with outside noise going on. I did do a snap together kit with him over Thanksgiving weekend but because of his aversion to glue it's hard to build a car with him. He doesn't even like seeing the glue bottles. he likes helping me with the pieces and he will study everything I do. I really want to get two of the same kits so we can build at the same time on the same steps. What he really likes the local race track I take him a couple times a year and for a kid who hates loud noise and crowds he will sit almost the entire time without fighting. He likes the pit area the most though and since I know a bunch of the racers he gets a lot of attention and gets in the cars. A driver friend of mine even talked the track officials into leting me take him around the track for a couple laps. He got to steer while I did the brake and accelerator. I had never seen him smile and laugh so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Very cool!! Love it, and the story behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hey Robert thats great! Tell him I think he did a great job on the build ...its nice to see some of the younger ones interested and enjoying the hobby not to mention the quiet time you two get to spend together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Nothing but COOL !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra7c7er Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Everyone, Thank you for all the supportive comments. My sister and my nephew came over yesterday for a few hours and they both were thrilled with all the comments received. My sister even broke down at a forum users offer. My nephew and I have started on a new garage together and when he stays over Friday I hope to have enough of it done to post a WIP in the Diorama section. Thank you everyone for your comments and thoughts. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Thats the best diorama that I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenday Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Awesome work, even before I knew the story behind it I thought it was well made, and quite humorous. Warms my heart to see hear something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowpoke Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Can't wait to see the garage dio.... )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runsw/scissors Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Kudos to you for being willing to take the time to work with your nephew. Autistic children are a handful. I know from personal experience. They still need the love and attention that all children need. The challenge is dealing with their issues, because no two autistic children are the same. ( I probably don't need to tell you any of this.) It's very easy to let it be someone elses problem. Working with any child, teaching them to build models can be a challenge. You are to be commended for taking the time and effort to work with children with special needs. My hats off to you and to his parents. You both go above and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeler Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 looks very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Kudos to him! My oldest has many disorders including autism, desrucive behavior, obsesive behavior, ADHD and a couple more I cant think of right now. With his texture thing, its anything hard! He does not like jeans. He prefers sweat pants. Does enjoy the grass and hates gravel! LOL. We can not keep him sitting still unless he is playing legos or konex or building a model. Otherwise, forget it! He is a very mechanicle boy! He has to have a cushion at school with a play ball and a small stuffed animal. Has to have grippies on his pencil. We have learned with him, the more "tools" we can give him to put him in his comfort zone, the better. There are days nothing works! Monday he was extremely obstinate. We had to drive him to school in his Pj's and make him get dressed there before he would finially calm down! But there are many days I can sit down with him and build something with him and he is perfectly fine! Its the older daughters attitude and the younger sons smart mouth that tends to get us wired! LOL. That little dio is very cool! You oughta be proud for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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