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Multiple IntelligencesTheory of the Mind
Dr. Parasuram Ramamoorthi
Who is an adult
With adulthood comes responsibilityPeople never grow up; they just learn how to act in public.
Why do we fear growing up
With ASD there is a greater fear of becoming an adult
Driving/ license/ crossing threshold
Drinking : in Many countries only 18 and above allowed.
Dating is an adult activity: needs social skills
Dating and Drinking : both establish responsibility
I am Ready for the Job
Source : Howard Gardner
Multiple Intelligences:
Theory of Mind
Father ofMultiple IntelligencesTheory
Roshan Roy : Naturally visual
Donna Williams : All of You
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpP2FntpYxQ
Learn foreign languages fast.verbal memory; good with syntax and structure.
Word smart: good at reading, writing, telling stories
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Poets/short story writers/translatorsDonna williams/Krishna Narayan/Titto/Vishal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEqqy314o54
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VerbalLinguisticIntelligence
Think logically; connecting pieces of information; like to experiment; problem solving
LogicalMathematicalIntelligence
One with Blue Tshirt is Ujjwal Sharma
Visual Spatial IntelligenceThink in pictures.
Photoshop/painting/photographypossible avenues.
They think in picturesGood with maps, chartsVideos,movies, photosGood sense of direction,Manipulating images
Body/Kinesthetic Intelligence
Swimming, trekkingGymnastics, sports
Movement is the keyThey can handle objects skillfullyEye –hand coordinationDance is their forte;acting,sports
Drama an effective form for Kinesthetics. Body expression & Movement
Musical IntelligenceThey think in sounds rhythms and patternsSensitive to environmental soundsSinging whistling, playing musical instruments, composing music, they understand music better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPm-bGniWRg
Sam Marcus has an abundant musical intelligence.
Music is the passion with Many.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_lGvbFFXHY
Samantha who won the Naturally Autistic award is another musical genius.
Do you know any one with this skill?
Interpersonal Intelligence:They can see others points of view
Sense feelings, intentionsGreat organisersListening ,empathisingCommunication skills
Do you know any one like this?
Intrapersonal Intelligence(Self-Smart)
Understand inner feelings, DreamsThey know their strength& weaaknessReflecting and analysing themselvesAwareness of inner feelingsMostly would like to be left aloneHighly spiritual: saintly figures
Naturalist Intelligence: Nature smart
They love nature, animals, plantsThey understand changes in NatureLove to be with animals, dogs, cows, horses
Love to be in the Garden, NatureThey could breed animals, run kennels, do
Nursery, horticulture
Identify and Nurture the Intelligence
How to Identify the Intelligence
A simple tool may be usedDrama training can identify most
Of the intelligencesCareful and unintrusive observation can help
