Faith, Hope, and Love...With Autism: activities

Friday, October 2, 2015

Hobbies

By Philip

I think a hobby is an important thing to have. Many autistic people really need hobbies. If we have a hobby we can focus fast energy into an avenue of fun or expertise. I make addressing autism in my blog a hobby. I am making a habit of writing so I can be an author some day. I am practicing maintaining my blog even when I am busy with school. Lately I have been wanting to try new things. I thank my mom for enrolling me in bike camp this past summer. I love to ride my bike. I feel so peaceful and free. Practicing to have patience in developing a hobby is hard. I am bad at moving my body, but with practice I can develop muscle memory to bike. Now I can bike each day. Lots of very interesting hobbies can be had. People I know are into bowling, running, art, and swimming. If you do not have a hobby, I recommend you pursue one.

*For Rick who asked Philip about his interests and hobbies on Facebook and whom we had the pleasure to meet while in New Hampshire.

Philip's writings are included in this anthology of writings by people who communicate through typing.

Biking with siblings.

Monday, July 6, 2015

I Can Bike

By Philip

I have a new hobby. It is riding my bike. I learned at a bike camp last week by I Can Shine. It was so awesome. I am mastering things I never thought I could do. At camp, I started on a roller bike. I learned to pedal without worrying about losing my balance.

I then got to ride a tandem bike. It was fun.

I Can Shine bike camp had many very cool volunteers. They made me feel each day I could accomplish more than yesterday. They got me to finally ride a two-wheeler. It was scary at first but I got better. I am so glad I went to camp. Riding a bike is fun.

Mom got me a great bike. It is my favorite color blue. It is a beach cruiser style. I love riding around the block. It is now my favorite thing to do. I feel so happy. I am grateful for I Can Shine camp.