Category Archives: Star Wars

Cleaning H’s Room – Round Two

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

Ding, Ding… And we’re at it again… or maybe more like … still!! Four days ago I started a little project that was necessary so that I could move ahead with creating a much-needed office space for myself. I mentioned … Continue reading →

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Buying the Beast…

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Today Craig and H and I went to look at a motor home. It is a 1984 model – fancy is not a term you would be likely to choose to describe it. We have decided it is perfect for … Continue reading →

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Geek Mythology: You don’t know the power of… acceptance!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H wears his inner Jedi… on the outside! Ya… We’re cool with that! Cue theme music: ♪ Da dahhh dadada da dahhh… ♪ Related Posts: • Lego, Star Wars, and Duct Tape: A Rainy Day Collaboration • Autism, Star Wars in … Continue reading →

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Cleaning H’s Room: Aaack! Will we ever move on from this?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H is a collector! He is a collector of facts, like the Amazing Craig (H’s Dad) and like myself! And also like me… he is a collector of stuff! We both love thrift stores and the thrill of a treasure … Continue reading →

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Lego, Star Wars, and Duct Tape: A Rainy Day Collaboration

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

It is Spring Break but apparently no one let the season coordinator know! It is beyond just a bit rainy – to which we are pretty accustomed in Vancouver. No, it is not just rain: it’s cold and sleet and … Continue reading →

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Autism, Star Wars in 3D, and A Parent’s Love of Special Interests

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Tonight we are planning an outing to the theatre to view Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D. H is revving up (in a good way) and Star Wars is increasingly becoming the topic of conversation as the … Continue reading →

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Harnessing the power of intense interests: MJ meets StarWars

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

For the last couple of months H has been fascinated with Michael Jackson. He began with Thriller and Smooth Criminal, but has moved on to broaden his tastes. He loves the messages: Heal the World and Black or White. While … Continue reading →

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Efforts in increasing Autism Awareness: an AA intervention…

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

When H was first diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, I remember my own parents expressing concern about the potential limitations that a label like this would put on my child. There was a time when a label was considered such … Continue reading →

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