Category Archives: Autism Positivity

Holding Space as Acceptance, Love, and Self-care: #AutismPositivity2015

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I think about self-care rather often it seems… though I’ll admit that if I were to define self-care as I thing I do, I don’t actually engage in it quite as regularly as I contemplate it… I think though, in … Continue reading →

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#AutismPositivity2015: Are you in???

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Announcing The Fourth Annual Autism Positivity Flashblog May 15 th, 2015 15-05-15 April 2015 has been a busy month. There are so many people creating new projects and participating in posAutive events, expressing or amplifying the important perspectives of Autistic … Continue reading →

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Cooking Up Invention #AutismPositivity2014

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Usually H’s inventions are constructed and engineered with mechanical elements, and they have frequently revolved around exploring alternative ways to create or build an exoskeleton or what have you – but lately H has shown an interest in experimenting with … Continue reading →

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Expressions of PosAutivity #AutismPositivity2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

So excited to announce… (insert drumroll) The Third Annual Autism Positivity Flashblog on April 30th, 2014!! Join us in honouring diverse forms of communication and in celebrating Autism Acceptance and we will once again flood Google with positive messages about Autism.  … Continue reading →

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Aaaargh Pirates!! A Retrospective…

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Gar, me hearties, ’tis ‘International Talk like a Pirate Day’… so a retrospective of me favourite scallywag seemed fittin’ for t’ fine occasion! This lad has always loved t’ sea, and donning pirate garb has long bin’ part of his … Continue reading →

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Autistic Pride Day 2013

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

THIS…  1000000000 x this! ___________________________________________________ 30 Days of Autism is a project designed to fight stigma, promote civil rights, and increase understanding and acceptance for those who process and experience the world differently. © Leah Kelley, Thirty Days of Autism, … Continue reading →

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H at 14 and 30 Days of Autism celebrate ‘1000 Ausome Things’ #AutismPositivity2013

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Today H asked me about “Autism Positivity” and about the purpose of the flash blog. After I answered in some detail, explaining the premise and the intent, he summed it all up rather neatly: “Oh, I get it, Mom… Autism … Continue reading →

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1000 Ausome Things #AutismPositivity2013 Flashblog Announcement

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

We know you have been waiting… and we have been working and organizing behind the scenes. Now we are ready and we are excited to announce the theme for the second annual Autism Positivity Flashblog Event on April 30th, 2013: “1000 … Continue reading →

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Autistic people should…

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Today is the ‘Autistic people should…’ flash blog. Here is what H wanted me to share: Please check out the other amazing contributions at: http://autisticpeopleshould.blogspot.ca/ ___________________________________________________ 30 Days of Autism is a project designed to fight stigma, promote civil rights, … Continue reading →

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Appreciation for my school district and colleagues

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I have to send a shout-out to my school district and colleagues for their wonderful reception and response to my keynote address for our Student Services Training Day. I love presenting, and do so rather often – but today was … Continue reading →

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