Category Archives: Arizona

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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Vectors of Autism: Wowing the Sedona International Film Festival and the AAIDD

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I have BIG news to share… Vectors of Autism is being screened at the Sedona International Film Festival on February 26th and 28th. Oooooohh, I so wish I could be there! Unfortunately, that is not in the cards… but perhaps … Continue reading →

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TASH Conference Keynote and a fortress of chips: H Rocks his Advocacy

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

In front of the entire conference stood a 14-year-old boy. He’d eaten little during lunch – perhaps it was nerves – but more likely it was the lack of anything the least bit palatable or familiar to his tastes. However, … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Arizona TASH Adventure: A Roadtrip with H – Part 2

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Two big days! H and I were met yesterday morning by Laura Nagle and Susan Marks, and together with Barb Trader: the National Director of TASH, we were driven to the conference location. H and Laura chatted about Star Trek … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Arizona TASH Adventure: A Roadtrip with H – Part 1

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

After a long day of traveling from Vancouver, Canada, H and I are now settled into our hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. We had some great conversations – and discussed the not knowing all of the details – and how that … Continue reading →

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Autism Self-Advocacy – 13 year old style

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H is 13… in some ways he is still so young… but I see him changing and developing in many areas.  I also see that adulthood is looming, and I understand that this next stage is, in some ways, much … Continue reading →

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I am in Arizona… but I can’t figure out my own system!

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

I’m heeeee-ere!! I have arrived safely in Arizona!! I’m very excited about the next few spectacular days surrounded by wonderful people sharing amazing perspectives at the Northern Arizona Autism Conference! Hmmm… Do I sound enthusiastic?!? I am rather enthusiastic!! Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Appreciate the Big Things: perhaps my shadow traits are showing

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

This week I am leaving my lovely spring dappled little town on the outskirts of Vancouver, Canada – and heading down to the icy cold of Northern Arizona. Yes! You read that correctly! In my little town, spring is no … Continue reading →

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