Autism Positivity
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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Out on a limb and taking risks: Aaaaaaack!!
I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. ~Pablo Picasso Today I did something amazing… But first, I do need to confess that I am deathly afraid of … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, connections, handling discomfort, relationships, Resiliency, Teacher
Tagged brave, building community, education, encouragement, fear, flexible thinking. modelling cognitive strategies, out on a limb, Pablo Picasso, resiliency, self-talk, strategies, struggle, taking risks, teacher, zip-line
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The Beauty of Conversation Unplugged: “Mom ~ I love you!!”
Today H and I were heading into the big city. It was close to a two hour trip and we agreed to have a no technology drive. That meant no iPad, iPod or laptop in the car for H… and … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Autism, language, Parent, Sometimes the pace chooses me..., wireless
Tagged CBC Radio, communication unplugged, Driving, I love you, iPad, iPod, Laptor, love, Mom, pace, parent, relationship, Unplugged
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The Amazing Arizona TASH Adventure: A Roadtrip with H – Part 2
Two big days! H and I were met yesterday morning by Laura Nagle and Susan Marks, and together with Barb Trader: the National Director of TASH, we were driven to the conference location. H and Laura chatted about Star Trek … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Anxiety, Arizona, Arizona TASH, Aspergers, Autism, Behaviour, Documentary, Laura Nagle, Purchase Vectors of Autism: Laura Nagle, Vectors of Autism
Tagged advocacy, Arizona TASH, asd, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Community Training, comfortable with the unknown, Dear teacher: A letter from Harrison, handcrafted wands, inclusion, Inclusive Practices and Strategies for the Regular Education Classroom, Laura Nagle, resiliency, self-advocacy, Susan Marks, TASH 2012 Summer Conference, Wand Project
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The Amazing Arizona TASH Adventure: A Roadtrip with H – Part 1
After a long day of traveling from Vancouver, Canada, H and I are now settled into our hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. We had some great conversations – and discussed the not knowing all of the details – and how that … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Arizona TASH, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autistic Shadow Traits, inclusion, Laura Nagle, self-advocacy
Tagged ACT, Autism, Autism Community Training, comfortable with the unknown, Dear teacher: A letter from Harrison, flexible thinking. modelling cognitive strategies, handcrafted wands, Inclusive Practices and Strategies for the Regular Education Classroom, Laura Nagle, resiliency, Susan Marks, TASH 2012 Summer Conference
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Pockets full of rocks!! River walks and rainy day ideas
We had an amazing and somewhat rainy walk by the river today… You might be able to picture Craig and I sharing brief exchanges as we sidestepped the wettest of the puddles, interrupted by H’s excited and typically non sequitur … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Positivity, diversity, weekend
Tagged Arizona TASH, asd, Aspergers, Autism, Autistic, behaviour, communicate, handling change, Labradoodle, parent, person first language, polished rocks, resiliency, river rocks, rocks, rocks in pockets, Walk in the rain, Weighted clothing
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