Category Archives: Disclosure

Dysregulated: Excavation and Big Feels

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I am sad and oh so dysregulated. In some ways I don’t feel like I have a good reason – not when I compare what is going on for me with what so many others are currently experiencing in this … Continue reading →

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I am intermittence…

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I feel the coming and going of my capacities and resources. I am intermittence. I would like to be more at ease with this and trust to the natural process and rhythm of the tidal bits of me. I want … Continue reading →

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Disclosing Autism at Work: Strategies and Supports from Karla’s ASD Page

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

Learning about Self-advocacy: I have recently been occupied with the ideas and complexities of self-advocacy and disclosure for H (and others). I am accompanying H on his journey – but it is not my journey. As I am connecting with … Continue reading →

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Listening to Autism: A letter from Mrs. Teacher Lady

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

The following post has been written by an adult woman with whom I have had the privilege to correspond. She recently contacted me to share how reading other perspectives impacts her in a positive way. I asked her if she … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Autism, Diagnosis, Disclosure, empathy, Neurotypical, Parent, perspective of others, Teacher, work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments