Autism Positivity
Autism Positivity
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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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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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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
Autism Awareness… Let’s spread understanding
At barely 14, H is already sensitive to what others are saying about autism and he often feels uneasy and personally threatened by representations of autism in the media that are framed as tragedy and epidemic. I have previously written … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, autism stigma, empathy, Humour, perspective of others, reframe tragedy, Shame
Tagged acceptance, April is Autism Awareness Month, Autism, blue lights, honouring, Perspectives, stigma
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Perspectives on Perspectives… Musings and more…
I am presenting at the Student Services Training Day in my own school district this week. I have been given the honour of putting together the keynote address and will open with H’s presentation ‘Dear Teacher: A Letter from H’ … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, perspective of others, Space and Pace, Special Education, Speech and Language Therapist, Vectors of Autism
Tagged acceptance, Aspergers, Autism, communication, Dear teacher: A letter from H, friendship, k, Keynote Address, pace, Perspectives, presentation, relationship, Special Education, teacher
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I am H…This is Autism
Related Posts: • Nurturing Neurodiversity: I cannot stop the Sea • Adding the I to IEP: H is at the table _________________________________________________________ 30 Days of Autism is a project designed to promote social understanding and offer a glimpse into the perspectives of … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Autism, Autism Positivity, diversity, retro pop culture, self-advocacy, This is Autism
Tagged acceptance, advocacy, Aspergers, Autism, self-advocacy, This is Autism
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