Category Archives: Neurodiversity

Electronic Resources: Arizona TASH 2018

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Links to information, visuals, and other resources: Hierarchy of Language Prompts When – not if Communication ‘The Tone Hierarchy’ Limit Setting In this House Conference Support Cards Friendship and Relationships: You, yes you, need autistic friends: A guest post by … Continue reading →

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The Neurotypical Wife: Welcome to Las Vegas

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I was reading another hilarious post by The Neurotypical Wife and I requested, “Please – oh please – do you think it might be possible that this could be made available in a graphic or a letter that I could … Continue reading →

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In this house – and outside too!

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

In this house we do acceptance ❤️ … and we do acceptance outdoors as well!! I have had numerous requests to create an alternative version of the “In this House” image, so that it works for those who related to … 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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In this house…

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

In this house we do acceptance.   Update: #IveBeenRedbubbled Eeeeee! Check this out: you can support the Ed Wiley Autism Acceptance Lending Library  and get this image on a thing if you so desire… Here is the link: https://www.redbubble.com/people/ewautismlibrary/works/25918833-in-this-house-by-leah-kelley?asc=u&ref=recent-owner You … Continue reading →

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Why can’t we all get along?!?

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I am 100% in agreement that the stigma and ableism perpetuated by groups and organizations like The Mighty are harmful to the Disability Community, because they are misrepresenting ableism as advocacy. There is much action afoot to have The Mighty … Continue reading →

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The Inclusive Giraffe Party: Epilepsy and Accommodation

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I brought my giraffe puppets to the TASH Conference in Portland, Oregon…  and then my friends and I made this! Link: The Inclusive Giraffe Party – Video Transcription Kassiane Sibley: Kassiane Sibley Giraffe(s) Puppeteer: Leah Kelley Camera: Lei Wiley-Mydske Video … Continue reading →

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Kermit the Frog on Neurodiversity and Being Green

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

Hi ho, Kermit the Frog here. Today I won’t tell you a little bit about Neurodiversity, and different kinds of brains, and Autistic people. Autistic people want to be a part of the conversation. They want to be included! But … Continue reading →

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What the Vulture Calls Unity: #BoycottAutismSpeaks

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

This last week marked the release of Steve Silberman’s much awaited book, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, as well as the publication of his Op-Ed piece in the Los Angeles Times, titled Autism Speaks needs … Continue reading →

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Livetweeting #CitizenAutistic

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

My wonderful friend Lei Wiley-Mydske and I are thrilled to announce another venture into the world of livetweeting film! We have done a couple of livetweets together over the last few months and they have gone rather well. Our first … Continue reading →

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