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Tag Archives: Perspectives
Sometimes I cringe: Leaning into my discomfort
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 ableism, Autism, autistic adults, Autistic Bloggers, discomfort, Leaning in, othering, Perspectives, prejudice, privilege, Sometimes I cringe, writing
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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
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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Autistic people are… teachers!
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
Posted in Autism, diversity, Flash Blog, promote social understanding, Teacher
Tagged Autism, Autistic people are, communication, Flash Blog, Flashblog, Google shift, My best teacher, pace, Perspectives, resiliency, teacher
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Appreciation for my school district and colleagues
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
Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Positivity, diversity, Documentary, HFASD, inclusion, promote social understanding, Public Education, self-advocacy, Special Education, Teacher, Vectors of Autism
Tagged advocacy, Autism, behaviour, communication, Dear teacher: A letter from H, education, honouring, Keynote Address, Perspectives, school, self-advocacy, Special Education, Student Services, teacher, Vectors of Autism
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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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Welcoming Dissent… Self-advocacy, the communication hierarchy, and rethinking tone
My thinking and learning around the ideas and concepts of self-advocacy is being nudged by the work I am doing supporting educators in their inquiry projects in a Graduate Program entitled, Supporting Diverse Learners. I have been explaining the importance … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Communicate, limits, promote social understanding, self-advocacy, Special Education
Tagged advocacy, Autism, cheeky, communication, Communication Hierarchy, development, honouring, iannapropriate tone, ignoring tone, limits, parent, Perspectives, rude tone, self-advocacy, teacher, teenager
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TASH Conference Keynote and a fortress of chips: H Rocks his Advocacy
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
Posted in Arizona, Arizona TASH, ASD, Autism, Communicate, inclusion, Laura Nagle, perspective of others, promote social understanding, Purchase Vectors of Autism: Laura Nagle, self-advocacy
Tagged advocacy, Arizona TASH, AzWINS, Dear teacher: A letter from H, I am Norm, inclusion, Keynote Address, Perspectives, resiliency, self-advocacy, Special Education, Vectors of Autism
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The link between self-understanding and self-advocacy
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
Posted in Autism, Journey, self-advocacy, worry
Tagged Aspergers, Autism, awareness, development, Perspectives, self-advocacy, self-understanding
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