Tag Archives: acceptance

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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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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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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#AutismPositivity2015: Are you in???

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Announcing The Fourth Annual Autism Positivity Flashblog May 15 th, 2015 15-05-15 April 2015 has been a busy month. There are so many people creating new projects and participating in posAutive events, expressing or amplifying the important perspectives of Autistic … Continue reading →

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And Then You Cry ‘Victim’

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

When Autistic adults are ignored or gaslighted or tone policed and told they “shouldn’t be so angry” or they are “not like my child,” then the opportunity to learn from the real autism experts is missed. It may not be … Continue reading →

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Considering 50: Trajectory of Development, Independence, and Accidental Unfoldings

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Often birthdays are a quiet affair at our house, which is just fine with me, but this October marked my 50th and we ushered it in with a wildly fun Elton John themed party. Seriously, for people who are pretty … Continue reading →

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Parenting Autistic Children with Love and Acceptance #EducateSesame Street

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

It has recently been announced that Sesame Street intends to partner with Autism Speaks to create programming for children, which is definitely not a positive move for reducing stigma for Autistic people. Please sign and share this petition urging Sesame … Continue reading →

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Birds singing at night…

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I love this time of year when the days are getting longer and I awaken to birdsong in the early morning… It feels so renewing and full of hope to know that spring has kept its perennial promise and has … Continue reading →

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Everybody and their Frog: Parenting Autistic Children with Love and Acceptance

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Parenting Autistic Children with Love and Acceptance has just published the first issue of a wonderful new magazine, and everybody is reading it!! And it is not expensive. In fact it is free, and you can get a copy to … Continue reading →

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Papa, the Shillelagh, and a head in the clouds….

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

As I was growing up, I recall my mother often seemed practically concerned about my fanciful ways and ideas, and my tendency to have my head somewhat ‘in the clouds.’ My mother might be considered a bit of a worrier, … Continue reading →

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