Category Archives: Autistic People Speaking

Autistic Sun

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

“The image is called Autistic Sun. That is what it stands for. Do not trust the puzzle piece. Do not live with fear. Just be yourself. Autistic people can make the world their own.”  H Image description: A mixed media … Continue reading →

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I am H: This is Autism

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H is proud to share this image. I love his PRIDE! Rail against the stigma!! Last Monday, Autism Speaks told the world that autism is:  . . . living in despair  . . . fear of the future  . . … Continue reading →

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Fear, Hate, and Exclusion: It’s time to silence Autism Speaks!

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I will begin with the words of my son, H, when he was 13: “I am not a tragedy and autism is a part of who I am. Mom – autism means I think differently… and that is a good … Continue reading →

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H’s Advocacy and The Teachers’ Response

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Those of you who follow Thirty Days of Autism likely know that H co presented with me at the BCTELA Provincial Conference (BC Teachers of English Language Arts) this past weekend. You can read more about that here and here. … Continue reading →

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