Category Archives: inclusion

Appreciation for my school district and colleagues

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

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 →

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TASH Conference Keynote and a fortress of chips: H Rocks his Advocacy

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

In front of the entire conference stood a 14-year-old boy. He’d eaten little during lunch – perhaps it was nerves – but more likely it was the lack of anything the least bit palatable or familiar to his tastes. However, … Continue reading →

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Adding the I to IEP: H is at the table

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

There was another first for our 13-year-old this week. We worked with the wonderful team at H’s Distributed Learning School to update his Individual Education Plan (IEP) and for the first time ever H was there to take part. He … Continue reading →

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Busy… Thinking about Perspectives

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

This past Friday I had the honour of speaking to my colleagues at the BCTELA (BC Teachers of English Language Arts) Provincial Conference. It was exciting to share my presentation entitled:  Perspective-Taking and Social Understanding Through Story: Literature based activities … Continue reading →

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Aaaack!! Are we Thankful? Autism and the Family Dinner Party

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

Reblogged from Thirty Days of Autism: Navigating sensory issues, social stress and anxiety for children with autism can be a challenge at any time. However, I was recently asked by a parent for some tips or suggestions to help her … Continue reading →

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Included: A Poem

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

_________________________________________________________ 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)

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The Amazing Arizona TASH Adventure: A Roadtrip with H – Part 1

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

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 →

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