Tag Archives: autism
Memories of Michael: Vacation with Mike (1996)
In 1996, I had the opportunity to go with Mike, and members of his group home, on a vacation to Pennsylvania over the 4th of July holiday. My only responsibility was to take care of him. I never had so much stress in my life. I had to watch him every minute, change his clothes […]
Memories of Michael: Top View of Mike’s World (2000)
This is the top view of the virtual world I made, a sort of museum. about my brother Mike, who was autistic, nonverbal and low functioning. I miss him.
Memories of Michael: Memory Cylinders above Mike’s (Virtual Reality) World (2000)
Mike would have been 73 years old today. Happy Birthday, Mikey!
Memories of Michael: Entryway to Mike’s World (2000)
Another screen shot of the virtual world I made to honor my brother Mike.
Memories of Michael: Mike’s World VR Project (2000)
I went to graduate school with the idea of creating an immersive virtual environment of my interpretation of my brother Mike’s world. Technical problems prevented me from completing this work. Instead I created a museum of sorts that represented my view of Mike from the outside.
Memories of Michael: Mike Makes a Sign (~1993)
When I saw Mike do the hand sign for ‘drink’, I was amazed. I never thought he could learn. His learning was temporary though. Just like some of his learning as a baby, this behavior disappeared after a little while.
Memories of Michael: See-Saw in Willowbrook Park (Photos – early 1960s)
This is an early entry into a photographic essay about growing up with an autistic sibling. The essay has expanded over the years, trying to engage the topic of communicating with those who can’t communicate back.
Memories of Michael: Mike About to Grab My Hand (1992)
I would visit Mike often with Mom and Dad. Mike liked to walk in the park near the group home.
