Autism Positivity
Autism Positivity
The fabulous film Vectors of Autism will soon be available here!
Category Archives: diversity
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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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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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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Dead TV and Opportunity
So… I just got a notification that today is the 2 year anniversary of this little project, 30 Days of Autism. And… I suppose here I shall admit that I am still enamored with the irony of my blog’s name … Continue reading
The Spectacular Joy of Inventing
Inventing… the idea becomes the prototype… and onward from there! H made the hot sauce for me as imagined/dreamed up the other night (see Spice of life!). Um ya… it is aptly named: Twitching Corpse Hot Sauce! Today he is trying … Continue reading
Posted in ASD, Autism, diversity, Flexible thinking, inventing, Resiliency, self-directed learning, Space and Pace
Tagged Back to the Future, curiosity, discovery, hoverboard, I love my inventive mind, inventing, magnets, pace, resiliency, silly putty, skateboard, spare parts, trouble-shooting, Twitching Corpse Hot Sauce
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Heart of the Festival: Vectors of Autism
Vectors of Autism: A Documentary about Laura Nagle was screened at the Sedona International Film Festival last week. Yesterday it received the Heart of the Festival Award! ♥ I find it beautifully metaphorical that when our film about autism didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Autism, diversity, Documentary, fitting in, Laura Nagle, Neurodiversity, Purchase Vectors of Autism: Laura Nagle, Vectors of Autism
Tagged AAIDD, AAIDD 2013 Media Award, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Award-winning film, Heart of the Festival 2013, Heart of the Festival Award, John Schaffer - director, Laura Nagle, People's choice, Sedona, Sedona International Film Festival, Vectors of Autism
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Autistic people are… teachers!
Autistic people are wired differently and think differently from those who are not Autistic… and that is a strength that can make them innovators, and broaden our perspective. Our world needs more of that… Autistic people are able to contemplate … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, diversity, Flash Blog, promote social understanding, Teacher
Tagged Autism, Autistic people are, communication, Flash Blog, Flashblog, Google shift, My best teacher, pace, Perspectives, resiliency, teacher
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Autistic people should…
Today is the ‘Autistic people should…’ flash blog. Here is what H wanted me to share: Please check out the other amazing contributions at: http://autisticpeopleshould.blogspot.ca/ ________________________________________________________ 30 Days of Autism is a project designed to promote social understanding and offer … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Autism, Autism Positivity, diversity, Flash Blog
Tagged asd, Autism, Autism acceptance, Autistic, Autistic People should, autistic people should be, Flash Blog, respect, respected
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Appreciation for my school district and colleagues
I have to send a shout-out to my school district and colleagues for their wonderful reception and response to my keynote address for our Student Services Training Day. I love presenting, and do so rather often – but today was … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Positivity, diversity, Documentary, HFASD, inclusion, promote social understanding, Public Education, self-advocacy, Special Education, Teacher, Vectors of Autism
Tagged advocacy, Autism, behaviour, communication, Dear teacher: A letter from H, education, honouring, Keynote Address, Perspectives, school, self-advocacy, Special Education, Student Services, teacher, Vectors of Autism
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