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Autism, Algebra, and the Almighty, part 2

Authentic John Posted on July 9, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 15, 2016

Taking the algebra exam, all answers seemed wrong and what was right was hidden. When I realized I was in trouble, awesome God was all anyone could have.   So awesome peace came over me all at once. Suddenly, quite … Continue reading →

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The difference of friendship- Congratulations to Michael Huskey

Authentic John Posted on June 15, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 15, 2016

Michael Huskey was my Best Buddy at Carmel High School before I received my voice.  Take time to be friends with the person inside of autism’s affliction.  Read below to know the difference you can make. Dear Michael, Knowing, wanting, … Continue reading →

Algebra, Autism and the Almighty, part 1

Authentic John Posted on June 15, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 15, 2016

Patience and inspiration in Algebra go together. When bathing in awesome equations of polynomials, the mystery of what is what always challenges one to consider quietly wasting each moment in surprise and limited understanding or to literally embrace opportunities to … Continue reading →

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Thank you at the end of first year of real school

Authentic John Posted on May 30, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 15, 2016

This school year I tested out of English 10 in the Indiana State assessment, earned A’s in my classes, and feel confident that I tested out of Algebra.  It was my first year of real school.  Remember that I could not … Continue reading →

A New Reality

Authentic John Posted on May 12, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 15, 2016

Wanting to live inside of love’s abundant embrace patiently assumes reality warranted by my ability to understand God’s power. All ways of allowed language seem artfully and poetically to create and distort the only truth that is real.   Issuing from the power … Continue reading →

Midget Thinking and Midget Rule

Authentic John Posted on April 21, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 20, 2016

Really, assuming safe competence is only a problem when experts have polluted your brain with thinking that lastingly blinds your powerful ability to know otherwise. Perhaps we could think of them as midgets convincing the rest of the world that … Continue reading →

Typing and Touch – A New Discovery

Authentic John Posted on April 21, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 21, 2016

In my last Letter to Friends, I typed about creating books, “When I am independent it will be easier. Want to waste as awfully small amount of time as politically possible to host you at a celebration party for that.”  … Continue reading →

Ability from Dependency through Trust – Letter to Friends April 20, 2013

Authentic John Posted on April 20, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 21, 2016

Dear Friends, Last time we were together like this Jeremy was typing just a little. That was really quite a while ago since I sadly missed our last event. What I was doing was learning about publishing each awesome book … Continue reading →

What Cost Me Most

Authentic John Posted on April 18, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 21, 2016

Losing the ability and knowledge of how we communicate was not what sincerely cost me. What cost me was the stories everyone except me always made up about it. They shut awful potential into a limited model of their making. I … Continue reading →

More Dad-inspiration

Authentic John Posted on April 17, 2013 by John SmythNovember 16, 2015

You read his little eyes so well and each sacred sound you task to make identifies you as his dad. Understanding each day when you quietly come into his waiting thoughtful essential welcoming presence opens an awesome flood of joy … Continue reading →

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More Advice for a Mom

Authentic John Posted on April 17, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 21, 2016

Yes, our work together to support your son patiently begins now. When we awesomely look at some really amazing gifts that Mason has that no one is discovering because they lack them and don’t like to measure what might make … Continue reading →

We Pretend

Authentic John Posted on April 11, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 27, 2016

No words can express my upset for how powerful we can be if we talk about what the awesome needs of wanting a terrific voice are rather than our little opinions. When I hear most conversation around me, it seems more … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Essay, Isolation

The Lost Gift, a Poem

Authentic John Posted on April 11, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 27, 2016

The video for this poem was narrated by my dad, Jim. The Lost Gift By John Smyth Wanting personal communication was lost in isolation and will wait with suffering. Each sadly wailing parent only appreciates in silos of grief longing … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Isolation

Assumptions Shape Reality

Authentic John Posted on March 31, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 27, 2016

Talking is what I really want to do. I am immobile like an elephant tied to a stake. I have enormous power but am trained in my mind not to release it. Assumptions dominate possibilities dearly restricting all productivity. When … Continue reading →

Dad-inspiring Thoughts

Authentic John Posted on March 9, 2013 by John SmythNovember 16, 2015

Thomas proudly becomes a father today. His son Titus is so small and unwasted by lifestyle and limitation. The world is saving its’ fun for him to each day discover, assuming all experiences teach him opportunity. When we see this … Continue reading →

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Letter to Friends – Our Walk, Our Witness, and Awesome Love

Authentic John Posted on February 17, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

Dear Friends, We are growing as more learn about what lasting abilities we typers really waste.  We thirst to do more and quietly do all that we can. Each day, we witness to what is possible. When a new typer … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Competence, Friends

Friendship as a Path to Holiness

Authentic John Posted on February 9, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

Words don’t express the power of friendship. When true friendship is available, we powerfully transform in the relationship. All amazing and passionate patience for our friend’s thoughts and walk in awareness says “yes” and peace and wonderful freedom to be … Continue reading →

January 26, 2013 Encouragement to My Typing Friends

Authentic John Posted on January 26, 2013 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

Dear Friends, Providentially, we are a voice for the wandering, forsaken souls listening and never speaking to a world that is not wanting their voice. We say that voice takes the world each time it speaks in a new direction. … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Saved By Typing

How the Teacher is a Doctor

Authentic John Posted on November 18, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

How is a Teacher a Doctor? Quite simply, students acquire knowing application of what they are taught taking their lead from the teacher. The entire amazing, wonderful relationship is seated in safety and belief established by the teacher. This is … Continue reading →

Letter for Saved by Typing event, Nov. 17, 2012

Authentic John Posted on November 17, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

Dear Friends, Awesome to see you today. We are really amazingly and incredibly blessed with a support group that we didn’t have until we knew each other. I always take a moment at these wonderful times we get together to … Continue reading →

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Great Teachers and Teaching

Authentic John Posted on November 17, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

Really, what leads the student is the teacher’s belief in the student. The teacher provides the powerful listening that makes great thinking possible. Teachers who have no confidence to do this or in themselves steal the educationaL POTENTIAL OF THE … Continue reading →

Angels in My Life 11-10-2012

Authentic John Posted on November 11, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

Answering the question: Who is the first person you think of as an angel or hero in your life not counting Mom or Dad, who made a difference and whom you admire, what did they do, and what do you … Continue reading →

Posted in Competence, Education, Family

Finding Our Voices

Authentic John Posted on July 31, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

We probably teach the teachers when we do this typing with independence.  It isn’t your expected result when the world has labeled you as the idiot, so have a good time proving them wrong and claiming your voice and song. … Continue reading →

Scary Past – Scary Future

Authentic John Posted on July 31, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

All that I learned seemingly hit or miss is part of the story, as is everything I really will think to express as I sadly leave the comfort and security of dependence.  Axing old ways of taking life expectantly and … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Education | Tagged education

Lifeskills Stories

Authentic John Posted on July 31, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

Taking another’s time was Henry’s way quite predictably and regularly of mixing up the schedule and sending aides and teachers amazingly back to their calendars for review of where they were.  Teachers thought something was wrong as he screamed and … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Isolation, Uncategorized | Tagged education

A Hidden Reality in Life Skills

Authentic John Posted on July 31, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

The smug approach of the teacher told us that waiting all day for individual attention was another little part of our lives that even we wanted to forget. The teacher had passed judgment already. We were drifting into another year … Continue reading →

Supportive vs. Directive Prompts, New Hampshire State Guidelines

Authentic John Posted on May 8, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

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The Dawson Intelligence Study of Autistic Persons

Authentic John Posted on May 8, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

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Tagged education

Acceptance Speech, imaginary award from Brownsburg High School

Authentic John Posted on May 2, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

Speech assignment for an award I would receive-   Thank you for choosing me as “The Most Popular Student in Brownsburg Schools.”  This honor is special to me because it really shows that I greatly triumphed over the limitations of … Continue reading →

Roadmap for Living

Authentic John Posted on May 2, 2012 by John SmythJanuary 12, 2016

My life happens in communication and in my impact on others.  It is not alive in the stories I make up.  I am powerful when I touch, move and inspire others.  Communication only started with Poorman.  Look out world.  John … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Communication | Tagged education

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