Outsmarting the Hard of Autism to Attend Live Theater
I love musicals and other live theater performances. About five
High-Functioning or Low-Functioning?
In this life I am missing the ability to go
The Pseudo Logic of “Not Autistic Enough”
Recently, I was told by a parent of a child
In Sidewalk Cracks: Authentic Relationships
In Sidewalk Cracks: Authentic Relationships In life we play on
Why I Don’t Like “Awareness”
Awareness campaigns of disabilities are only effective if they are planned and run primarily by the groups that are the subjects of the campaign. This is because such campaigns are not “awareness”, but “acceptance” campaigns. We welcome support, with focus on respect, equality and access. We don’t need “awareness” of deficits and tragic rhetoric.
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
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.
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.
Attitudes – Introduction
When you are disabled there is a lot going against
250 Words Represent Over Two-Thirds of Captioned Television
"There are more than 500,000 words in the English language,
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
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.
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
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
Henry
Some call him a kid Others say he is a
Cry Me a River, Katrina Percy. Justice for LB!
I originally wrote this piece for the blog 107daysofaction.wordpress.com. I