People ask Justin if he plays basketball. "Of course!" he responds. He plays through a wonderful organization, OSLS Upward, in Birmingham. They are so positive and upbeat! I highly recommend them as a great atmosphere to learn basketball.
Justin's experience playing basketball in kindergarten stayed with him. We didn't even realize how much he liked it until he started creating his story "Joey Plays Basketball". It was over a year later that he drew from his experience playing with OSLS Upward. Writing or story telling is a wonderful way for children (and adults!) to explore their inner feelings, experiences and creativity. It is a surprising and revealing method of self-discovery. As a matter of fact, hearing the imaginative stories from all of the children in Justin's Writing & Book Club has been such a joy!