| Getting started |
| The website has gotten a bit sprawling, and the blog gets written when we have something to |
| say, so it is not very tightly organized either. We are working on webpages in other languages |
| which will likely make the website more confusing. We suggest sending an email to |
| info@silverwolfwushu.com and scheduling a visit to the last class of the day. You should plan |
| on being ignored until the class is over. Or send an email to make an appointment after |
| teaching hours. We are willing to do video chats using Facebook, Zoom or equivalent. The |
| material we teach and the technologies we use are not for everyone. That said, we are very |
| accommodating. |
| If you are serious |
| 1. Email your doctor and mention that you are considering enrolling in a class. You may wish |
| to send the following link http://www.silverwolfwushu.com/Class10.html |
| 2. we will ask about allergies, seizures, triggers, undesirable behaviors and medications. If |
| you do NOT wish to answer that is fine with us. We report no medical data to anyone. Period. |
| 3. We strongly prefer not to have to schedule medications during class. |
| 4. We strongly prefer that students wear wrist-mounted biosensors in class so we can track |
| blood pressure, heartbeat and temperature. If someone ever invents a reasonably priced, |
| reliable and non-invasive blood glucose sensor we'll use that also. Our aim is to preempt |
| seizures and overheating. Our usual protocol is to seat the student, give some cool liquids and |
| make available Cool Wraps. |
| 5. We do not mind accommodating dark glasses and noise blockers. Just let us know. |
| 6. We suggest a whole exome DNA test - there are more than 900 genes implicated in the |
| autism spectrum alone. We are currently interested in about 2600 genes (out of 24,000 protein |
| -coding genes) - we use the information to anonymously compare the learning rates among |
| similar students and to assign personalized homework. |
| If you do NOT wish to share the DNA data, that is fine with us. |
| 7. If the student is absent or late, expect an email and a call from us. Likewise, if a student |
| leaves early or in different transportation than usual, expect an email and a call from us. |
| 8. You are welcome to visit any time during class - we suggest emailing to confirm we will |
| not be taking a trip (unlikely until the COVID situation changes) or some such. |
| 9. There will be periodic formal exhibitions - it would be great if you attend. We do film them. |
| Given the COVID situation, it seems unlikely we will be performing before a live audience |
| any time soon. |
| 10. We also host special seminars by distinguished martial arts experts - usually on weekends. |
| Given the COVID situation, it seems unlikely that there will be physical in-person visits. |
| 11. We typically assign personalized homework exercises. Support getting the student to do |
| these is appreciated |
| 12. We provide our HERON software for free. Currently, it is in English and runs on Windows |
| HERON is useful for tracking food consumed, sleep, medications and behaviors. |
| 13. Parents and interested parties will be emailed the day's scores. The scores can be used to |
| quantitatively analyze changes in sleep, diet, medications and so on. If the Tai Chi scores go up |
| whatever change you made was likely correct. |
| 14. If you have an IEP or IBP please bring it so we can use any accommodations |
| 15. Please contact any social services agency that is involved. In California that is typically a |
| Regional Center - in other states it may be a state, county, city or private agency. They will |
| likely want to know what we are doing. We will ask permission from you to bill them. |
| Tuition and supplies should be free to you, although modifying the IEP or IBP may require |
| a meeting. |
| 16. Usually, the daily needs are clean white socks and maybe a shirt. You are welcome to send |
| a week's worth at a time. For questions email info@silverwolfwushu.com. Click the next link |
| below |
| 17. We are awaiting clarification from the State of California about testing requirements |
| (our preference is daily antibody testing; currently as of 10/1/2023 no testing required); any |
| limitations on serving food (usually our individualized Eight Treasures porridge) and masks |
| (currently as of 10/1/2023 no masks or distancing required). |
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