Tag Archives: Autism

Feet on Ground… Heart in Hand… Be Yourself…

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

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 →

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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 →

Posted in 1000 Ausome Things, acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Positivity, diversity, Flash Blog, flashblog, inventing, Loud Hands, Neurodiversity, self-advocacy, Star Trek | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

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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Sometimes I cringe: Leaning into my discomfort

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

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 , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

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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Dead TV and Opportunity

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Autism, autism stigma, diversity, Journey, Neurodiversity, Ralph Waldo Emerson, reframe tragedy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The kid who knows who Stanley Kubrick is: Dreaming Big

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

I hope it is a good movie. It is going to be a bit corny – but it should be good. Mom will you help me?? Yes, you get things going and set up and then let me know what … Continue reading →

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Autism Awareness… Let’s spread understanding

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

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 , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Autistic people are… teachers!

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

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 →

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Easy Silence Part 2: The Yin and Yang of Privilege and Empowerment

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

I have been reflecting on privilege… and perhaps entertaining the loss of it as we work to find our place and way to support others in the autism community. I have been raised with privilege (not riches and extravagance – … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, being wrong, diversity, Neurodiversity, neuromajority, Neurotypical, perspective of others, privilege, Silence | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments