As many of you know, I am a Scoutmaster to a girls BSA troop, on the district committee and a Cub Scout Den leader. The girls troop I run is connected with an already established. One boy and his mom I know since he was 8 and he is 12 now. My assistant scout master… Continue reading Martyr Parents and Scouting Do Not Mix
Category: Scouting
Interview with Aut-ish on Discourse, Pseudoscience and Scouting
https://autish.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/aut-ish-episode-14-discourse-special-guest-amanda-seigler-fierce-autie/ Accessibility notice and Intro Music – 00:00-00:25 For more accessibility, feel free to read the transcript as you listen. Available at: https://autish.wordpress.com Onikage Hello, and welcome to the Aut-Ish podcast. My name is Onikage. And this Autism podcast, like my blog provides various autistic content. I am autistic myself and I want to promote acceptance,… Continue reading Interview with Aut-ish on Discourse, Pseudoscience and Scouting
One Autistic Scout Defying other Leaders Doubts
My son who is 10 years old is autistic and has been a scout since he was six years old. He was semi verbal until he was really involved with scouts. Most of my readers know I sing the praises of Boy Scouts of America for autistic children. This past weekend was an event called… Continue reading One Autistic Scout Defying other Leaders Doubts
Scouting Benefits Autistics
I see it all the time and hear the common phrase "my child cannot be a scout because they are autistic" and this could not be further from the truth. Scouting is a wonderful program for everyone. It is inclusive, teaches life skills and teaching youth about different types of people. I was a Girl… Continue reading Scouting Benefits Autistics
Martyr Moms are everywhere, Even orientation for Cub Scout Day Camp
Today was Cub Scout day camp orientation. The director did an amazing thing had made a form to see if anything at all triggers a scout so they know what to do and what not to do. Kudos to her. One of the parents made a joke about "what could possibly trigger my son? This… Continue reading Martyr Moms are everywhere, Even orientation for Cub Scout Day Camp