SSWC 32: Scrolling Out a Future - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

BobD · 06-26-2008, 07:22 PM

Here is the place to discuss the Scrolling Out a Future article.

JohnB · 06-27-2008, 02:03 AM

G'day all,
Just read the article and visited the websites. Great feel good story and one that give inspiration.
My young bloke, 16yrs, has Autism (Aspergers Syndrome) and although not as bad as the two men in article, still provides plenty of concern regarding his future when I'm gone.

He's a special kid, Special trouble, special needs and special love

Gaia · 06-27-2008, 10:29 AM

Wow, what an inspiring article. It gives me hope for my 19yo who also has autism.
My son has cut out a few things on the scroll saw and definitly has some potential. Never really thought of it as a possibility of a career for him. I think I'll have to encourage him to use my saw more.

Thanks for sharing this family's story.

Bobbi

Dragon · 06-27-2008, 01:22 PM

Looking forward to reading this article. I have a daughter who work fulltime with autistic children in a high school.
Diane

SonjaRaquel · 06-27-2008, 02:25 PM

Hi all,
Autism is something that is very sad and hits a lot of families. I teach school and deal with several autistic children. I also have a niece and a nephew with autism. They are not teenagers yet.
Scrollsawing would be a great skill for some autism children; depending on the severity of the autism. Computers are great for autistic children; but like I said depending on the severity.
Still waiting for my Magazine.
Sonja

tookiedoo78 · 06-27-2008, 02:36 PM

That was a great article! I just got married and now have two wonderful step-children, so I've been learning more and more about the depth and compassion of a father's love. That made the story all that much more special to me.

jowshu98 · 07-01-2008, 10:59 PM

As a father of a son on the Autism Spectrum this article really hit home. Jim Warren has demonstrated the selfless love of a father and this article is a fine tribute to his dedication to both of his sons and their abilities. I hope to be able to nuture my son as well as he has both of his, it's not easy and each day can be a challenge; but knowing the success of the Warrens really helps.
This article reminded me that for Christmas I bought my son Danny Downs "Make your own model Dinosaur" to get him interested in the scrollsaw. Unfortunately life has gotten in the way since then on so many levels and the book was put away on his bookshelf. After reading this it's my number one priority to get the book off the shelf and get my son involved. Thanks for the inspiration Jim!

Don

Dragon · 07-02-2008, 01:04 AM

Anxious to get the magazine and show this article to my daughter who works with autistic kids in a secondary high school.
Diane

06-26-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,051 Blog Entries: 2	SSWC 32: Scrolling Out a Future Here is the place to discuss the Scrolling Out a Future article. __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

06-27-2008, 02:03 AM	#2
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,860	G'day all, Just read the article and visited the websites. Great feel good story and one that give inspiration. My young bloke, 16yrs, has Autism (Aspergers Syndrome) and although not as bad as the two men in article, still provides plenty of concern regarding his future when I'm gone. He's a special kid, Special trouble, special needs and special love __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

06-27-2008, 01:22 PM	#4
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	Looking forward to reading this article. I have a daughter who work fulltime with autistic children in a high school. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

06-27-2008, 02:36 PM	#6
tookiedoo78 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Elgin, SC Posts: 75	That was a great article! I just got married and now have two wonderful step-children, so I've been learning more and more about the depth and compassion of a father's love. That made the story all that much more special to me. __________________ It's only funny until someone gets hurt. Than it's hilarious! Josh

07-01-2008, 10:59 PM	#7
jowshu98 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NH Posts: 112	As a father of a son on the Autism Spectrum this article really hit home. Jim Warren has demonstrated the selfless love of a father and this article is a fine tribute to his dedication to both of his sons and their abilities. I hope to be able to nuture my son as well as he has both of his, it's not easy and each day can be a challenge; but knowing the success of the Warrens really helps. This article reminded me that for Christmas I bought my son Danny Downs "Make your own model Dinosaur" to get him interested in the scrollsaw. Unfortunately life has gotten in the way since then on so many levels and the book was put away on his bookshelf. After reading this it's my number one priority to get the book off the shelf and get my son involved. Thanks for the inspiration Jim! Don __________________ scrolling, scrolling. scrolling....keep them blades a scrollin....oh my sore... backside!!!!

06-27-2008, 10:29 AM	#3
Gaia Sawdust Maker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 173	Wow, what an inspiring article. It gives me hope for my 19yo who also has autism. My son has cut out a few things on the scroll saw and definitly has some potential. Never really thought of it as a possibility of a career for him. I think I'll have to encourage him to use my saw more. Thanks for sharing this family's story. Bobbi

06-27-2008, 02:25 PM	#5
SonjaRaquel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 132	Hi all, Autism is something that is very sad and hits a lot of families. I teach school and deal with several autistic children. I also have a niece and a nephew with autism. They are not teenagers yet. Scrollsawing would be a great skill for some autism children; depending on the severity of the autism. Computers are great for autistic children; but like I said depending on the severity. Still waiting for my Magazine. Sonja

07-02-2008, 01:04 AM	#8
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	Anxious to get the magazine and show this article to my daughter who works with autistic kids in a secondary high school. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

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