Ollibean authors write about inclusion, disability, neurodiversity, autism, advocacy, education, parenting, disability rights, ableism and assistive technology.
Autism and Eye Contact
A challenge I am continually faced with as an autistic
Autism, Differences and Murder
Ever since the not guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman
Speeding, Autism and No Ticket Issued!
In the past few years I have had two encounters
Attitudes – Information and Education
This is especially directed at parents, family members and all
The BIG Deal About Small Talk!
by Judy Endow As an adult with autism small talk
Visuals and Back to School Transitions
Our kids went back to school this month and likely
Attitudes – Grading People
Parents and family of disabled people should start demanding that everyone who is part of their children lives stops using functioning labels. We don’t need to be graded. We already have value.
ALL Students Should Be Safe at School
I spoke at Hillsborough County School District's board meeting on
How To Outsmart “Inflexible Thinking”
Because of my autism I have an autistic thinking style.
The Impact of 250 Words on Literacy
Ollibean Literacy Lifehacks : Tools for parents and care providers without education backgrounds to easily provide literacy instruction. Sign up for our free Flashcards of the 250 Words that represent over two-thirds of captioned television.
Attitudes – Communication
Communication is not only speaking, typing, texting or signing. Communication is also being able to listen and understand, being accommodated to make interaction possible.
Get Your Happy On
Love this video by Tina and Paul Sirimarco. Tina is
Attitudes – Introduction
When you are disabled there is a lot going against
Supporting Autistic Relationships
As an autistic my connections to other people are perceived
250 Words Represent Over Two-Thirds of Captioned Television
"There are more than 500,000 words in the English language,
Creating Visuals Instantly for Unpredictable Activities
As an adult with autism, knowing what will happen during
On Disparity in Education: The Risks and Bravery of Being First
Being one of the first or the only students with
How to Improve Literacy Without Even Trying
One of the simplest things you can do to improve
Fractured Vision: One Autistic Phenomenon
I started painting with acrylics in 2012. I wanted to
An Odyssey: Learning the Hidden Curriculum
Learning the hidden curriculum social rules of society remains a
Autism and Thinking with Colors
I think in colors. My thinking colors have sound and
Accessibility Is a Right Not a Privilege
Accessibility is a right not a privilege. 20 posts
I have Tourette’s. Please tell everyone.
This powerful performance by Jamie Sanders, spoken word poet and actor with Tourette's, covers bullying, shame, self-acceptance and empowerment in the best 150 seconds you'll watch this week.
Autism, Growing Up and Defining Friends
As an autistic, I have difficulties in the social arena
I Don’t Want Your “Protection”
This is for the people I refer to as
Autism, Airports and Lifelong Learning
For most of my life airports have befuddled me. It
Autism and Psychiatric Diagnoses
At different times during my growing up and even during
@sesameworkshop This Autistic Wants to Say
Today we #EducateSesame and ask Sesame Workshop to listen to Autistics, to respond to our concerns and to end their partnership with Autism Speaks.
Is Autism a Disability or a Difference?
So many ideas in the larger autism community often become
Autistic Pride
I am proud of being Autistic And of my Autistic
The Importance of Opportunity
Dillan Barmache, a 14 year old autistic student, delivers his powerful 8th grade commencement speech using his iPad and brings the crowd to their feet.
Losing an Autism Diagnosis
I am an almost 60-year-old autistic woman who can navigate