Category Archives: perspective of others

Fabulous Fringes: A Short Film by Alex Kronstein

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

 I don’t know if you have had the opportunity to check out the work of Alex Kronstein, the ever-wonderful curator, creator, and host of the The NeurodiveCast.   Alex’s podcasts offer an alternative way to access information from a wide range … Continue reading →

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#BlackLivesMatter: Teaching My Son About White Privilege and Intersectionality

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Our few days in Washington, DC were rich in so many ways… and it will likely take me a while to capture and pin the words of even a few of our many experiences to the page. So now I … Continue reading →

Posted in ableism, Activist, Autism, perspective of others, prejudice, privilege, social justice, TASH | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Talking with crows: A Sensory Break

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Since H was very young I have made a bit of a habit of handing him my camera on long drives, or when he needs a break or is feeling overwhelmed… or when he points out something of interest. This … Continue reading →

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#Crapcessibility

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I have been hanging in Bellingham with my friend Corbett O’Toole, who raised a child with a disability and is disabled herself. We have had a spectacular time. We’ve seen a few sights, driven Chuckanut Drive, and enjoyed some fabulous … 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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Fabulous Fringes: A Poem

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

In response to being described as a radical fringe element… Bring it!! Fabulous Fringes I love the edges of things places of intersectionality where ideas meet thinking is broadened perspectives are shared there is beauty in the edges the fabulous … Continue reading →

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Who is calmer? A survey by H

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

This post is by H. We had one of our long drives into the city the other day and had lots of fun discussing various things, some very serious – some silly. H thought it would be great fun to … Continue reading →

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The Great Chicago TASH Adventure

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

I am sitting now in the airport, awaiting my flight home to Vancouver via Portland. It is a welcomed quiet; an empty space to pull together my thinking and reflect upon the many ways I have been nudged and influenced … Continue reading →

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Mom, do you want to learn about the game Portal? Co-creating Conceptual Frameworks

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

H: Mom – do you want to learn about the game Portal? Me: Sure! (considered pause) Me: Wait a second – what does that mean? Will you tell me about it for five minutes or will I have to commit … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, executive function, Flexible thinking, mentor/apprentice, other-ability, perspective of others, Social cognition | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Good Questions: Do geese know how to read?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I have been cleaning and culling and going through tonnes of stuff of late – and I every once in a while I come across a little treasure. The other day, in the midst of my organizing effort, I found … Continue reading →

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