Comments on: “Mother says geocaching helps her autistic child” A Geocaching.com Lost & Found Video

By: Powertool

Powertool — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:58:00 +0000

I have a friend who lives in Oklahoma who caches (Tenacious Red). she is a substitute teacher. About a month ago she was a long term (three weeks) sub in the special ed. department. They needed an activity and they had just received their monthly news letter from the state, which had an article about Geocaching. She told the other special ed teachers and the principal about the article and caching. So they developed a private (non-published) cache on the school property. On the day of the activity they took the kids out a couple at a time. It turned out to be one of the best activities that they have ever done with the kids.

By: D-ZU 32

D-ZU 32 — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:04:00 +0000

My son, also autistic, will go caching with us frequently and this activity gives his sister and himself something to do together. He does often get left behind when his sister, who is not special needs, is involved in things. We carry around a pocket of treasures for him to “find” if there is nothing left in the cache. Getting rewards spurs him on to want to do another. Holding the I phone GPS is pretty good incentive too! We have walked about 15 pounds off him doing this, so the benefits are many. I am so glad we found this to do as a family, it makes us closer!

By: tigerententante

tigerententante — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:35:00 +0000

Me too- i have a son with ASD. With geocaching we now can go out just for walking no more conflicts if we have a cache as goal. Even if we can`t find one, only a little nagging and then we can search another cache. Geocaching is so cool, also for a part of autistic children and people. Hurra and thanks to all cachers! greetings from switzerland

By: Taylord001

Taylord001 — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:02:00 +0000

I just knew that something good would come out of Geocaching. That is awsome! I didnt really get to meet you at the Far East Meet event but it was nice to see you there.
Rayvan43

By: Sparrow2

Sparrow2 — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:28:00 +0000

kudos to the awesome support of sissy!!!! As a mother of 3, 2 with Aspergers syndrome, we have found that geo caching helps to foster a team bonding mindset.

By: Harwell5

Harwell5 — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Awesome story! Way to go, RYAN (and family)! Keep it up buddy!

By: JMarsh

JMarsh — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 04:04:00 +0000

This is a great story. I am a P.E. and Health teacher and have had several autistic students in my class. Watching this video made me think of my students and how much fun it would be for them, not to mention the good exercise. Keep up the good work meandthekiddoz!

By: CacheChick.com

CacheChick.com — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:57:00 +0000

Great story .. I think geocaching is great for ANY kids, it can teach so many skills, and it’s a nice way to spend time as a family outdoors! Go Beavs!

By: Jojoguy10

Jojoguy10 — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:39:00 +0000

I like them! Oregon State Beaver fans! GO BEAVS! Oh ya, geocaching too .

By: Yabut

Yabut — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:26:00 +0000

I also have a son with autism. He’s in his 40′s now and living independently. I can’t get over how you talk about his disorder in front of him, like he can’t understand.