Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Strength-Based Strategies t – Apr 29,2013
A new concept on human diversity has emerged over the
A new concept on human diversity has emerged over the
A north suburban special education school bus aide slapped an
But my question is, where are autistic people in the creation of the movie and the movie itself? The representation of autism and disability in film should include the actual voices of autistic people.
Listen Up! the PSA from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and Autism Acceptance Month has been released!
Presumption of competence combined with support and collaboration from team members helps the learner with complex communication needs have a voice in the classroom.
Great e-book for Autism Acceptance Month !
John Hussman on the MCIE Blog. "And then love them back. Not for who they might have been without autism, or for who they might be if they were “cured,” but as people who need to be nothing other than who they are, to be loved and accepted."
"Acceptance is an action." Autism Acceptance Month from the brilliant folks
The one thing in my life I would like to cure.
The incredible soundtrack. J. Ralph, recently nominated for an Academy Award for his song, Before My Time, for the documentary Chasing Ice, composed and performed the songs in this incredible documentary, He is joined by some of the most talented folks in music.
You can have hope.
Presented and discussed will be the importance of inclusion and friendship for youth with disabilities. The cast and of the acclaimed feature documentary, Wretches & Jabberers will be joined by The National Center on Inclusive Education’s Mary Schuh, PhD, and Tampa advocate, 13 year old, Henry Frost.
Get your advocacy on. April and Autism Acceptance is in Tampa. The rock stars of disability advocacy- Tracy Thresher and Larry Bissonnette- are back.
A day of inclusive education, community acceptance, and self-advocacy at USF with Academy Award Winning Director and Stars of the Acclaimed Documentary Wretches & Jabberers, NCIE's Mary Schuh, PhD, and Tampa advocate Henry Frost. CARD (The Center for Autism and Related Disorders) at the University of South Florida) will host at USF's Marshall Hall.
Because I am a person who prepares special ed teachers
Autistic people are people. Autistic people are complex. Autistic people
Thomas Armstrong's piece on neurodiversity and education.
“Despite the absence of data, and in the face of such concerns about absorption and dose..
The title of the book should be enough for anyone who wants to know, know more or know anything, about autism and Autistics to buy it and read it.
A man with autism and his caregiver were shot by
Teachers love a great resource! Especially a resource that is
Wretches & Jabberers | Tracy's Blog The big typing of
Ariane Zurcher is definitely one of our favorite writers. She writes with exceptional honesty, insight, and beauty.
Sara Winter answers our Change Leader Questionairre. Sara is the founder of Squag™ - a wonderful curated, online space that offers kids on the autism spectrum as well as other disabilities (and their siblings) a safe, beautiful corner of the web.
An archetype is a symbol, a single representative of a
Chef Dean Neff, Executive Chef at Hugh Acheson's "Five &
Some parents understand that autism is a natural part of some children’s lives and they fight the societal attitudes toward autistics. That’s love. Some parents don’t, and they fight, and hurt, their own children. This is not love and is one of the things that make me very tired.
Bill’s and Shelley’s path to marriage is not unlike many others who fall in love, lose touch as life takes its turns, and reconnect later in life when the time is right.
I want to talk about Autism Acceptance again. I want
Josephine Gay's mother could not be with her in her
With orders now being taken by the American Psychiatric Association
This February 20th webinar will focus on IEPs that target students’ full participation in inclusive general education classrooms and specify the supports needed for success.