Autism Positivity
Autism Positivity
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Monthly Archives: July 2012
I am so OK with being wrong…
I am WRONG… rather often actually; I don’t know – what I don’t know – until I have found out – that I don’t know it… As convoluted as that may sound, it makes sense really. It is a relatively … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, being wrong, discomfort avoidance, good enough thinking, Handling Change, handling discomfort, Resiliency, Special Education
Tagged coyote, development, flexible thinking. modelling cognitive strategies, I am wrong, Special Education, teacher, The value of being wrong, Wrongologist Kathryn Schulz
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Included: A Poem
_________________________________________________________ 30 Days of Autism is a project designed to promote social understanding and offer a glimpse into the perspectives of those whose lives are touched by ASD. © Leah Kelley, Thirty Days of Autism, (2012)
Posted in acceptance, Autism, connections, diversity, inclusion, Parent, perspective of others, poem, poetry, Social Thinking
Tagged approach, included, joy, play, treasure
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Aspie Travel… And Were Off!!
We are on the plane… heading far, far south… to Mexico. Every few years Craig and I have been fortunate to be able to take some time away and do a bit of travelling. In fact, each summer my parents … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona TASH, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, family, Handling Change, Sometimes the pace chooses me..., travel
Tagged asd, Aspergers, Aspie Travel, Autism, family, handling change, pace, parents, strategies
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Self-directed Learning… Special Interest Style!
We live close to Vancouver in the beautiful Fraser Valley of British Columbia! It is lush and green and buzzing with life! Right now, however, we are inundated with mosquitoes after a particularly treacherous spring thaw and lots of flooding … Continue reading
Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism, connections, Greek mythology, internet, self-directed learning
Tagged Aspergers, Autism, bug spray, comparing, contrast, education, Jim Henson, Medusa, monsquitoes, navigate, Perseus, Perspectives, piranhas, research, self-derected learning, sensory overwhelm, special interest
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Preoccupation with another layer of autism stigma: Crap…this goes deep!
I have been preoccupied with the ideas of self-advocacy lately. I am so motivated to delve into this – to understand more about the developmental components and the building bricks that will support the skills of advocacy. I know… I … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Arizona TASH, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Positivity, connections, Diagnosis, label, Laura Nagle, Neurotypical, perspective of others, promote social understanding, self-advocacy
Tagged AspieKid, Autism, awareness, development, intense interests, Laura Nagle, OT, PDA, Perspectives, preoccupation, public display of autism, self-advocacy, shame, Special Interests, strategies, Tragedy
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Cleaning the Aspie Room: Aaack! Will we ever move on from this?
H is a collector! He is a collector of facts, like the Amazing Craig (H’s Dad) and like myself! And also like me… he is a collector of stuff! We both love thrift stores and the thrill of a treasure … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, executive function, HFASD, Indiana Jones, Journey, Michael Jackson, Parent, Star Trek, Star Wars
Tagged bedroom, Cleaning the bedroom, development, Hoarders, organization, parent, parents, sensory overload, Star Wars, strategies, stress
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