Tag Archives: Aspergers

H at 14 and 30 Days of Autism celebrate ’1000 Ausome Things’ #AutismPositivity2013

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

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 →

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1000 Ausome Things #AutismPositivity2013 Flashblog Announcement

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

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 →

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Today is April 1st and you all know what that means…

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

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 →

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Perspectives on Perspectives… Musings and more…

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

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 →

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The link between self-understanding and self-advocacy

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

I can get very excited about the topic of self-advocacy. I am supporting H in his journey, but as I support his learning there are a number of things I have been pondering… Opportunities to develop self-understanding: I think part … Continue reading →

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Building Stilts and Resiliency

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

H built stilts yesterday. His dad, Craig the Amazing, has offered to build some wooden ones with him, but apparently H couldn’t wait. Here is his prototype… Pretty cool, really… Then one of them broke – or more like… tore. … Continue reading →

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Social Hangover…

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Anyone else have a social hangover? Fortunately, Craig and I are on the same page. He says we should just hole up in our burrow and embrace the priorities of Hobbits… (Well, maybe really geeky Hobbits…) Second breakfasts… Tweensies… Afternoon … Continue reading →

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“Whisper me, Mom”: Autism and Supporting Development

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

When H was tiny I used to whisper words to him when we were out, because he lacked words of his own in an unfamiliar environment, or with unfamiliar people. I would lean in seamlessly – almost invisibly – so … Continue reading →

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I am H…This is Autism

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

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 →

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I am so NOT a Superhero: Autism, Holiday Stress, and Making Cookies with the Kids

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Reblogged from Thirty Days of Autism: I sometimes think I would like to be a superhero – well perhaps not actually – but I have previously admitted that I am coveting the cape!!  A cape would be cool – but … Continue reading →

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