Autism Positivity
Autism Positivity
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Category Archives: Autism
Falling in love with words and novelty
When H was younger we had so much fun watching this and riffing on it as a family. I think it is a pretty cool resource or strategy to use to fall in love with the sounds of language! We … Continue reading
A Drifting Up: thoughts on intensity and shifting focus
As I contemplate my blank screen… I hear the lovely tones of the piano drifting up the stairs from the basement. Craig The Amazing is working out a few chords for a piece he is transcribing. He is a jazz … Continue reading
Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism, diversity
Tagged Autistic people are, calming music, Cellar Jazz Club, Corry Weeds, Craig Scott, Dizzy Gillespie's 'Birks Works'., drifting up, focus, gifted, Jazz, Milt Jackson, Music, musician, piano, Ray Brown, Vancouver Jazz, vibes
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Feet on Ground… Heart in Hand… Be Yourself…
I know one thing for certain… I am not going to get this whole motherhood thing completely right. I know there are things I do well, and that there are also things I need to work to do better. I … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, ASD, Autism, childhood, Jann Arden, Journey, Moms, Parent, relationships, Resiliency
Tagged acceptance, Autism, be yourself, Burger Brunch, Jann Arden, Mom, mother, parenting, relationship, resiliency
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The Cat Whisperer: Autism, Animals and Quiet Acceptance
The doors and windows are flung wide – and we are likely letting entirely too much pollen and farm dust and other outdoor things inside the house. These days of warmth and sunshine are irresistible though. It is tempting to … Continue reading
Sunday Morning at Our House: loving ordinary
Craig is streaming Bugs Bunny cartoons and I am checking emails and reading blogs. The dining room table is shaking with his laughter – which makes it hard to type – but adds joy to my world. I love that … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Autism, relationships, weekend
Tagged Bugs Bunny, coffee, connecting, joy, laughter, Looney Toons, pace, parents, relationship, Sarah Vaughan, stolen time, Sunday, Sunday Morning
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Autism, Social Cognition and Embarrassment: It's Not a Bad Thing...
Reblogged from Thirty Days of Autism: A couple of weeks back, I was asked to write something on the theme Embarrassing Moments. This has been rattling around in my head for a while now as I have been considering a … Continue reading
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H at 14 and 30 Days of Autism celebrate ’1000 Ausome Things’ #AutismPositivity2013
Today H asked me about “Autism Positivity” and about the purpose of the flash blog. After I answered in some detail, explaining the premise and the intent, he summed it all up rather neatly: “Oh, I get it, Mom… Autism … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Ausome Things, acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Positivity, diversity, Flash Blog, flashblog, inventing, Loud Hands, Neurodiversity, self-advocacy, Star Trek
Tagged 1000 Ausome Things, acceptance, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Acceptance Month, Autism Positivity 2013, Autism Positivity Flash Blog, Autistic, blogging, honouring, horror b movies, resiliency, retro pop culture, self-advocacy, self-directed learning, Stanley Kubrick
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1000 Ausome Things #AutismPositivity2013 Flashblog Announcement
We know you have been waiting… and we have been working and organizing behind the scenes. Now we are ready and we are excited to announce the theme for the second annual Autism Positivity Flashblog Event on April 30th, 2013: “1000 … Continue reading
Posted in 1000 Ausome Things, acceptance, Autism, Autism Positivity, Flash Blog, flashblog
Tagged 1000 Ausome Things, asd, Aspergers, Aspie, Autism, Autism Acceptance Month, Autism Advocacy, Autism Awareness Month, autism blog, Autism Parents, Autism Positivity, Autism Positivity Flash Blog, Autism Spectrum, Autism Spectrum Disorder, AutismPositivity2013, Autistic, Flash Blog, Special needs, thinking about perspectives
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Sometimes I cringe: Leaning into my discomfort
Sometimes I read something that I’ve written long ago – and I cringe. Sometimes I am tempted to change a few words to reflect what I know now. But there is a usefulness to this. It is a way of … Continue reading
Posted in ablism, acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, being wrong, Big sister, diversity, handling discomfort, Neurodiversity, NT sibling, NT/AS relationship, perspective of others, prejudice, privilege
Tagged ableism, Autism, autistic adults, Autistic Bloggers, discomfort, Leaning in, othering, Perspectives, prejudice, privilege, Sometimes I cringe, writing
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Today is April 1st and you all know what that means…
This is a repost from April 1st of last year. It seems relevant still: It is Sunday morning – and I asked H to help me with this post. I want to talk with him about Autism Awareness/Acceptance. It is … Continue reading
