Digging Tunnels.

Do you remember when famed inventor, writer, editor, engineer, designer, businessman, and magazine publisher Hugo Gernsback invented the frankly ludicrous - and utterly terrifying - 'Isolator' back in 1925 in order to aid his concentration when writing?

No?

What you mean you've never heard of it?

Well 'The Isolator' was designed to fit snugly over the head and featured horse blinder-like eye slits, an oxygen tube to pump fresh air in and lead-lined 'earphones to stop you being distracted by the guffaws of those looking at you.

And here it is:

Luckily science, technology and good taste have moved on from then so there's no chance of anyone deciding to market a new version.

And on the off-chance that they did there's no way they'd aim it at those poor individuals 'suffering from Autism' with their 'debilitating and severe "stimming" behaviors which cause major distractions in the home, classroom, or therapy settings.' is there?

I mean that would be awful.

Sorry did I say awful, I meant fucking outrageous.

Enter Jerry Perez, owner and operator of Catching Up, a behavioral centre (surprise) in Miami, who has spent over 10 years creating Tunnel Vision Goggles (from discarded toilet rolls by the look of it)  to not only help special needs individuals improve focus, but create a deeper connection with their loved ones and to help support parents and guardians who might not have the resources or access to therapy centers where they live to provide the much needed care.

Hang on, I thought this was to 'help' us....nah, just another money/martyr making idea for the poor parents.

Bless.

Anyway, to celebrate - and in no way rip the utter piss out of it - here's some of the companies oh so brilliant PR bumf.

Enjoy.

That's you that is.

 

Yes because we all strive to be small minded and insular, just like you.

Happy.

Seriously? On a fucking bike? No can't see that being at all dangerous...unless this is euthanasia by stealth obviously.

Not shown: the body of the poor unfortunate he's bludgeoning to death for making him wear those goggles.

 

Because what every Autistic person needs (yes, Autistic person NOT person with bloody Autism, it's not a fashion accessory) is to look like they're (badly) cosplaying Cyclops from The X-Men cos absolutely no-one takes the piss as it is.

End of rant.

Saying that tho' it's great to see those old 'tragic Autism' stock photos getting another airing.*

*That was sarcasm by the way.