Isn’t it a Pity? The Real Problem with Special Needs
The Real Problem with Special Needs We love this
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
Autism and the Importance of Stabilization
As an autism consultant I am often asked how
An Autistic Weighs in on Friendship
I am a professional person who works as an autism consultant to various school districts when I am not speaking and writing. I have an autism neurology myself so I enjoy the privilege of being able to see and experience autism from a variety of viewpoints. One thing that greatly pains me is the continuing wrong assumptions professional people make about autistics and how those wrong assumptions often get interpreted as fact.
Compliance Is Not My Goal
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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
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The Impact of 250 Words on Literacy
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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
More on Inclusion on Ollibean
Information and resources on Inclusion for parents, providers and children
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
Autism, Growing Up and Defining Friends
As an autistic, I have difficulties in the social arena
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
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