“If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree…”We know how functioning labels are not helpful, despite being largely used by neurotypicals. But some autistics also grade members of our community and I want to understand why.
What is this ability to step into someone else’s shoes?
This week on The Inclusive Class Podcast, we will be
A 15 year old special education student was gang-raped in
"Maybe people that don't care in the past will care in the future ." Conner Long
Great animated short on the social model of disability. What
Autism is not a set of deficits. Autism is complex and all of us can self-advocate despite the difficulties we might face. Autism is life. I am Autistic, I self-advocate and I am happy.
We wanted to do something that would specifically honor some of the passions and characteristics the victims families described.
The victims and families have been and will continue to
These are the top 10, now top 18 things I need for teachers, therapists, doctors, friends and family to know.
This very sweet video, 'Fireflies' by The Jubilee Project is about two kids that connect in a beautiful way.
Sir Ken Robinson on education reform. "Changing Paradigms in Public Education" covers the importance of thinking differently about human capacity , recognizing the benefits of collaborative learning, and changing the culture of our institutions.
We are huge fans of the extraordinarily talented Stephen Wiltshire.
But after watching Wretches and Jabberers, a film about autism and self-advocacy, Henry’s way of interacting with the world changed radically. He realized that he had a voice, could use it, and had a right to participate in discussions about his education and life.
We should all strive to see the beauty and potential in everything, and everyone, and to me, that is inclusion. "
The faces of Ollibean are kids with and without disabilities all trying to make the world a better place.
How do you talk to someone who uses AAC?
Henry Frost had a pretty simple goal: he wanted to go to school like any other kid.
Our science editor Emily Willingham live-tweeted Thursday's Congressional autism hearing
Hi. My name is Henry Frost. I am a 13
' With a little help from his friends'. Henry's inclusion is truly a group effort led by this determined 13 year old self advocate .
Hillsborough County school district investigates a student's death last month
Two separate investigations are now going on in the Hillsborough School District.
Why would a parent of an autistic child decide that it is better not to listen to other autistics? Why? I, Too, Want to Understand.
The longer there is a strong distinction between general and special education the worse it is for students who are labeled with a disability. It perpetuates the language of Us and Them...
Paula Kluth's strategies for teachers who might be reluctant or don't know where to begin with inclusion on The Inclusive Class Roundtable, as well as some of our favorite things from her website, PaulaKluth.com.
The guests on the show are leaders in the inclusion community. They all brought something unique to the table, but they had one thing in common- respect and dedication to all learners.
Autistic advocate and poet Amy Sequenzia's message of acceptance and respect for young autistics for 2012 Autistics Speaking Day. "There is nothing wrong with being who you are. You are perfect in your uniqueness."
This event brings together experts in the area of inclusive education to discuss and respond with practical techniques when schools say 'NO' to inclusion.
We hope that young autistics today will be proud of themselves and without shame. The message that boy received at that moment was the opposite of acceptance. It was ableist and it came from someone who is part of our own community.
Inclusive schools need to become a reality for all students
