Autism Positivity
Autism Positivity
The fabulous film Vectors of Autism will soon be available here!
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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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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
Building Stilts and Resiliency
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
Be the Change… Vectors of Autism at the SFU Alone Together Film Festival
Lately I have been so busy – I can hardly tell which side is up. I mentioned I was too busy to blog to my friend Ariane at Emma’sHopeBook and we brainstormed a few ideas. Here is a depiction of … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Documentary, IEP, Laura Nagle, mentor/apprentice, promote social understanding, Purchase Vectors of Autism: Laura Nagle, SFU Public Square Alone Together Film Festival, Special Education, Teacher, Vectors of Autism
Tagged advocacy, asd, Aspergers, Autism, be the change, blogging, busy, Emmashopebook, Laura Nagle, Smiley face, teacher
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Dear, Dear Friend: A poem for the blogosphere
Dear, Dear Friend: I await your posts… They make me laugh …and cry They educate me They make me wonder It seems your words come with me on my journey with my beloved child Sometimes your words make me feel … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Autism, Journey, language, perspective of others, poem, poetry, promote social understanding, relationships
Tagged Autism, Autism Parents, autism poem, blogging, communication, Dear Friend, journey, parent, parents, Perspectives, poetry, relationship, struggle, writing
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Beyond these 30 Days… Aaaack! This Aspie / Autism blog needs a new name!!!
For the 30 days of April 2012, I made it 13 days of consecutive blogging …not 30 like I did last year …although, I did do a few additional posts here and there. So, I didn’t post every day… but … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Positivity, Documentary, Laura Nagle, NAzASA, promote social understanding, Vectors of Autism
Tagged acceptance, April is Autism Awareness Month, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Advocacy, Autism Bloggers, Autism Positivity Flash Blog, AWOPRadio, be the change, blogging, Flash Blog, humour, irony
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Vectors of Autism: A short story of the Premier
It has been a busy couple of weeks. As often seems to be the case – I have a tonne of things I am trying to accomplish simultaneously. I had imagined a certain leisurely pace existed somewhere – but I … Continue reading
Flappiness Is… a Guest Post, Autism Awareness and the Ageless Wisdom of Margaret Mead!
A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead ~ Thirty Days of Autism is one year old today: Happy Birthday Dear little blog!! We have close to … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, CBC Radio 1, diversity, Healthy Place, HealthyPlace.com, Laura Nagle, Margaret Mead, promote social understanding, sibling, Teacher, Vectors of Autism
Tagged acceptance, April is Autism Awareness Month, Aspergers, Autism, blogging, Margaret Mead, One year old, parents, Perspectives, writing
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Lego, Star Wars, and Duct Tape: A Rainy Day Collaboration
It is Spring Break but apparently no one let the season coordinator know! It is beyond just a bit rainy – to which we are pretty accustomed in Vancouver. No, it is not just rain: it’s cold and sleet and … Continue reading
I’m on Healthy Place TV!! A Guest Interview about Autism
I have had the amazing opportunity to be interviewed on Healthy Place: America’s Mental Health Channel. The interview is in two parts… and… yes, of course it is on the topic of autism. I hope you enjoy it: http://www.livestream.com/healthyplace/video?clipId=pla_951de949-9b9f-4c95-b8dd-43e2676ba3db&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb Thank … Continue reading
