Category Archives: Purchase Vectors of Autism: Laura Nagle

Special Educators are doing amazing things: The IASE Conference and Vectors of Autism

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

I am completely exhausted… but in a good way! Last week I attended and participated in the IASE (International Association of Special Education) Conference in Vancouver, Canada. There were people from more than 40 countries, and what an honour it … Continue reading →

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Heart of the Festival: Vectors of Autism

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

Vectors of Autism: A Documentary about Laura Nagle was screened at the Sedona International Film Festival last week. Yesterday it received the  Heart of the Festival Award! ♥ I find it beautifully metaphorical that when our film about autism didn’t … Continue reading →

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Vectors of Autism: Wowing the Sedona International Film Festival and the AAIDD

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I have BIG news to share… Vectors of Autism is being screened at the Sedona International Film Festival on February 26th and 28th. Oooooohh, I so wish I could be there! Unfortunately, that is not in the cards… but perhaps … Continue reading →

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TASH Conference Keynote and a fortress of chips: H Rocks his Advocacy

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

In front of the entire conference stood a 14-year-old boy. He’d eaten little during lunch – perhaps it was nerves – but more likely it was the lack of anything the least bit palatable or familiar to his tastes. However, … Continue reading →

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Be the Change… Vectors of Autism at the SFU Alone Together Film Festival

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Lately I have been so busy – I can hardly tell which side is up. I mentioned I was too busy to blog to my friend Ariane at Emma’sHopeBook and we brainstormed a few ideas. Here is a depiction of … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Arizona TASH Adventure: A Roadtrip with H – Part 2

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Two big days! H and I were met yesterday morning by Laura Nagle and Susan Marks, and together with Barb Trader: the National Director of TASH, we were driven to the conference location. H and Laura chatted about Star Trek … Continue reading →

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