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Title: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: Myke on April 17, 2017, 12:34:20 PM Jordan, my Grandson, is 16.
He has autism that makes his life a challenge; in particular he finds it hard to become engaged with anything for long. Yesterday I took him out (with great trepidation) metal detecting and he loved it...for three hours we worked just a small patch of pasture, had a picnic and enjoyed the sunshine. Right at the end he had a lovely two way signal, pinpointed it and proceeded to dig a very large surgical hole...every bit had to be checked methodically ...at 6 inches down and 20 minutes later, he held up a worn but identifiable William third halfpenny! When I told him how old it was he was delighted! The coin now takes pole position on my finds shelf...and to be honest I think it might just be the best find ever. Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: paulpop on April 17, 2017, 12:39:07 PM Thats a great story and the beginning of many i hope , as you said it would be the centre piece of my best finds too. Thank you for sharing.
Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: spaceonwhite on April 17, 2017, 12:54:10 PM Lovely story and what a great find :D I'm sure it will be the first of many
Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: hotmill on April 17, 2017, 01:50:50 PM Brilliant! My 12 year old has Aspergers so getting him to focus on anything is a miracle, when he does find something that interests him it's like an obsession though, can't think of anything better, fresh air, excercise, history, great stuff.
Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: scara on April 17, 2017, 01:52:09 PM That's Brilliant Myke :) :)
Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: b.buoy on April 17, 2017, 03:16:30 PM Nice tale, well done Jordan and grandad :)
Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: JBM on April 17, 2017, 03:52:04 PM Well done and its a nice story behind the detecting session.
One of my Great grand children is autistic and its not easy keeping them occupied. ;) Jerry.) Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: wagis on April 17, 2017, 08:20:16 PM Wow what a lovely story with a great ending Myke, hopefully you have given him a great interest and he'll want to go again. Good on you
Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: Myke on April 18, 2017, 04:48:42 PM Thanks for all your lovely comments ....today he is back on his computer obsession, where he feels safe....but he says he would like to do it again.
Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: Trefor Meirionnydd on April 18, 2017, 05:24:10 PM Nice one Myke. I work with adults (young and old) in the autistic spectrum and it's good to hear you had such a successful time out detecting. May have to give it a try it myself...
Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: Myke on April 19, 2017, 08:40:14 AM Nice one Myke. I work with adults (young and old) in the autistic spectrum and it's good to hear you had such a successful time out detecting. May have to give it a try it myself... Hi Trefor, I've worked in mental health for years. It helped because we went to an area he was very familiar with and we were able to take the dogs with us ...he also loves picnics. What really surprised me was the length of time he remained engaged with the idea of finding treasure....my genes are in there somewhere lol Title: Re: Autistic Grandson makes a find Post by: dingdong on April 20, 2017, 05:17:01 PM Well done for ALL your positive attitudes and help given to those who are not quite as fortunate as us...Well done,and keep up the great work....✴✴✴✴✴👍.
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