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‘Dear Teacher: A letter from H’ …Listening to Autism 13-year-old Style

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Earlier this fall my 13-year-old son gave a presentation to my school staff (also his school) about autism, entitled “Dear Teacher: A Letter From H” and thus had the opportunity to teach teachers at his school about the way he … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr. Fassbender: Class Size, Composition, and Shame…

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Dear Mr. Fassbender, Yesterday I was invited to speak at a rally outside of your MLA office. I was quite excited to have to opportunity to speak with you, the Minister of Education, in person and thought long and hard … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr. Fassbender: All You Really Need to Know You Learned in Kindergarten

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Note: This post is written in response to the BC Minster of Education, Peter Fassbender’s, CKNW radio interview regarding the labour dispute with the public school teachers of British Columbia (BCTF). Today I took part in a live-tweet response during … Continue reading →

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This Teacher will Rail Against Injustice

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

We (BC Teachers) are in the midst of negotiations – at the table with a government that is unwilling to negotiate. We are at stage two of a three stage plan of action – which currently involves rotating strikes. We … Continue reading →

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Autism and Processing Grief: Feelings Change

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

This post is a follow-up to https://30daysofautism.wordpress.com/2011/12/29/ladybugs-autism-empathy-and-processing-grief/  and also a very late response to a comment left there. It was started long ago… but due to some things we are dealing with as a family now… it has become relevant to … Continue reading →

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Cara on TASH: A quick overview

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

So many things have happened during the last week. H and I have had amazing adventures and the opportunity to connect with so many wonderful people in Disabilites and Neurodivergent and Autistic communities. The lovely and effervescent Cara Liebowitz is one … Continue reading →

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Making a difference… and in good company

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

This week H will be co-presenting with me at the BCTELA (British Columbia Teachers of English Language Arts) Provincial Conference. He says he feels good about doing this –  as do I. It is going to be wonderful adventure and … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Advocacy: Understanding Neurodiversity and Strength-based Perspectives for Educators

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

On October 25 I will be presenting at the BCTELA (British Columbia Teachers of English Language Arts) Provincial Conference. This is a fabulous opportunity to share with educators the voices and perspectives of Autistic people – via the documentary ‘Vectors … Continue reading →

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Special Educators are doing amazing things: The IASE Conference and Vectors of Autism

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I am completely exhausted… but in a good way! Last week I attended and participated in the IASE (International Association of Special Education) Conference in Vancouver, Canada. There were people from more than 40 countries, and what an honour it … Continue reading →

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Heart of the Festival: Vectors of Autism

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Vectors of Autism: A Documentary about Laura Nagle was screened at the Sedona International Film Festival last week. Yesterday it received the  Heart of the Festival Award! ♥ I find it beautifully metaphorical that when our film about autism didn’t … Continue reading →

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