Category Archives: Vectors of Autism

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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#VectorsofAutism: The Live-tweet Storified

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Yesterday Laura and friends live-tweeted Vectors of Autism: A documentary about Laura Nagle which can currently be viewed online here. It was spectacularly well-received and created such a wonderful feeling of community. We were tweeting and connecting well before the … Continue reading →

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Live-tweeting Vectors of Autism with Laura Nagle: An invitation

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Autistic people and those who love and support them are working hard to take a stand against negative and stigmatizing messages about the experience of being Autistic. It can be exhausting and can feel like an uphill battle counter the … Continue reading →

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H’s Advocacy and The Teachers’ Response

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Those of you who follow Thirty Days of Autism likely know that H co presented with me at the BCTELA Provincial Conference (BC Teachers of English Language Arts) this past weekend. You can read more about that here and here. … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Advocacy: Understanding Neurodiversity and Strength-based Perspectives for Educators

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

On October 25 I will be presenting at the BCTELA (British Columbia Teachers of English Language Arts) Provincial Conference. This is a fabulous opportunity to share with educators the voices and perspectives of Autistic people – via the documentary ‘Vectors … Continue reading →

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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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The kid who knows who Stanley Kubrick is: Dreaming Big

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I hope it is a good movie. It is going to be a bit corny – but it should be good. Mom will you help me?? Yes, you get things going and set up and then let me know what … 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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Appreciation for my school district and colleagues

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I have to send a shout-out to my school district and colleagues for their wonderful reception and response to my keynote address for our Student Services Training Day. I love presenting, and do so rather often – but today was … Continue reading →

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Perspectives on Perspectives… Musings and more…

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I am presenting at the Student Services Training Day in my own school district this week. I have been given the honour of putting together the keynote address and will open with H’s presentation ‘Dear Teacher: A Letter from H’ … Continue reading →

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