Ollibean authors write about inclusion, disability, neurodiversity, autism, advocacy, education, parenting, disability rights, ableism and assistive technology.
Communication and “Autism Specialists”
by Amy Sequenzia From time to time I find myself
Teaching Autistic People
by Judy Endow Autistic People of All Ages Can Learn
Epilepsy, And Living Epileptic
Epilepsy I am writing this as, partly, a rant.
Autism and Consequences
by Judy Endow Autism and Consequences Sometimes a person with
Autistic People: Persons or Projects?
Autistic People: Persons or Projects by Judy Endow Autistic
Disability, Dignity and Cost
Disability, Dignity and "Cost" by Amy Sequenzia Warning: I am
The Changing Implementation of Accommodations
The Changing Implementation of Accommodations Accommodations are something provided
Disabled TV Character and Positive Outcomes
One Person At A Time I wrote about this before
Why Disabled People Write About Ableism
Are You Paying Attention When Disabled People Write about
Autism, Behavior and the Impact of Kindness
Judy Endow on Autism, Behavior and the Impact of Kindness
Autism Awareness and May Flowers
Autism "Awareness" and May Flowers This is my THANK
Autism Visual Thinking and the Parking System
Autism and Visual Thinking Many autistic people think visually.
Disability Awareness Bewareness
Amy Sequenzia on Disability Awareness campaigns that silence the very people they
Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance
No more deficit based Autism Awareness. Autism Acceptance focuses on the strengths and abilities of autistic people.
Autism, Death and Mental Health Therapy
by Judy Endow The traumatic event of death is something
Parents, Are You Listening To Your Child?
As a non-speaking Autistic, I pay special attention to comments and statements made by parents of other non-speaking Autistics, especially children. Many times I see parents lamenting that they will never listen to their Autistic child say "I love you", or how much they long to hear those words.
Autism, Accommodation and Differential Expectations
People generally are very pleased with themselves when they have made an accommodation for me. I know this because they proudly announce it! In turn, I have learned to say thank you when people announce their thoughtfulness at making an accommodation for me. I truly am thankful because it allows me a fuller participation in the events going on around me. It also makes me smile because I have been making accommodations for people my whole life and it has never occurred to me to announce it!
Normalcy is an Ableist Concept
by Amy Sequenzia Ableism: we know it is everywhere
Autism and Friendship
By Judy Endow For many years having friends eluded me.
Autistic Visual Thinking Impacts Comprehension
by Judy Endow I think in colors. My thinking
Autistic Neurology or Psychiatric Symptomatology?
by Judy Endow Sometimes autistic neurology – specifically our
The Predictability, Pattern and Routine of Stimming
by Judy Endow The neurology of a person with
Person First Language and Ableism
by Amy Sequenzia If you are not Disabled and
Autism and Measuring Normal
by Judy Endow Even though people described me
Social Rules that Change with Age
by Judy Endow The “hidden curriculum” refers to
Autism and Eating Out
Autistic author and consultant, Judy Endow, shares strategies for managing sensory sensitivities when eating out.
Privacy Versus Popularity
Your child's disability is not about you. Your child’s
Disability, Ableism, and Assumptions
by Amy Sequenzia The title of this article probably
The Hidden Rules of Christmas
by Judy Endow Christmas will soon be here again.
Fear, Anxiety and Autistic “Behavior”
When it comes to autism and "behaviors" it's better to understand and work with -- not on--the autistic person who is employing the behavior.
Autism, Visual Schedules and Prompting
Verbally prompting each step of a sequence isn’t an expedient way for many students with autism to learn routines.