Hello:I have autism and major depression.For 53 years now, communication by Morse code has been my coping mechanism with life. There are lots of people to talk to using Morse over the shortwave radio bands. If I get stressed, a short session sending Morse with...
Read MoreHello:I have autism and major depression.For 53 years now, communication by Morse code has been my coping mechanism with life. There are lots of people to talk to using Morse over the shortwave radio bands. If I get stressed, a short session sending Morse with my Morse "bug" or iambic paddles calms me. I am fascinated with Morse and I am good at it. Many people with ASD are interested in "patterns" and music.I am fortunate to be able to speak to over a hundred Sacramento area school children each week. I describe my daily struggles with major depression and autism. Since Morse is a vital part of my life, I describe and demonstrate Morse code. The students and teachers are routinely amazed at my 30 wpm Morse.I have been trying to gain an appointment with MIND INSTITUTE staff for over a year now to discuss Morse communication for some socially anxious youth. Morse is a lots of fun, challenging, wholesome,safe, non violent, self esteem elevating, non threatening way to find new friends.I have emailed several MIND INSTITUTE staff, asking to meet with them. They have declined, finally telling me that they will not meet with me and finally told me that they will not give me the appointment I seek (MIND INSTITUTE office manager email message to me)They do not reply to further email messages from me.I am puzzled, frustrated and angry because I know that their patients have lost due to MIND INSTITUTE policy regarding this issue. They are ignorant of this valuable, new and unique activity, yet refuse to spend the hour needed to discuss it with me.I personally feel that MIND INSTITUTE staff are not innovative or forward thinking. They seem unwilling to "step outside the box" and talk about this. I could go on, but will summarize my narrative with a "minus ten" ratingfor the MIND INSTITUTE at UC-DAVIS.
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