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
Visuals and Back to School Transitions
Our kids went back to school this month and likely
ALL Students Should Be Safe at School
I spoke at Hillsborough County School District's board meeting on
The Case for Inclusion on The Inclusive Class Podcast
Check Out Education Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with The
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.
Pharrell’s “Happy” in Sign Language
Beautiful American Sign Language interpretation of Pharrell Williams's "Happy."
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
ASL University
We love this free American Sign Language resource- ASL University !
250 Words Represent Over Two-Thirds of Captioned Television
"There are more than 500,000 words in the English language,
Students with Disabilities Excel with High Expectations, Access, and Inclusion
"We know that when students with disabilities are held to
Cheryl Jorgensen
Dr. Cheryl Jorgensen's website is an excellent resource for information about inclusive education, best practices, differentiated instruction, universal design, curriculum adaptation, writing standards based IEPs, facilitating social relationships and much more!
Lizzie Velasquez: Inspiring & Empowering a More Positive Online Environment
At only 25, Lizzie Velaquez is a motivational speaker, the
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
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
What’s Underneath – Jillian Mercado
Jillian Mercado, the 23 year old model and editor and
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.
Resource We Love : YogaKids
We love YogaKids and their foundation Go Give Yoga! Their mission is " to promote peace, health, empowerment and education" . Ok, sign us up!
Autism, Growing Up and Defining Friends
As an autistic, I have difficulties in the social arena
The Benefits of Real Food
Guest post from Chasing the Spring's Dani Johnson on the life changing benefits of a blenderized diet made for her daughter. We were drawn to the great recipes Dani shares as well as her experience of learning from adult g-tube users.
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