Tag Archives: choice

Age Appropriate??? The Third Glance on Play and Toys

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

My friend E wrote this wonderful piece and has generously given her permission for me to publish it here as well.  I love E’s message for so many reasons, one of which is the self-understanding and strength amplified in her … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Autism, E - The Third Glance, Play | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

This child does not deserve to be painted with my stress… A Poem

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Today is just one of those days… I’m working hard on slowing it down… letting go of my agenda… responding to what my kid is REALLY saying… and remembering to breathe deeply… because this child does not deserve to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspergers, Autism, calm, Flexible thinking, good enough thinking, letting go, Parent, poem, poetry, Sometimes the pace chooses me..., Space and Pace, worry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Autism Self-Advocacy – 13 year old style

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

H is 13… in some ways he is still so young… but I see him changing and developing in many areas.  I also see that adulthood is looming, and I understand that this next stage is, in some ways, much … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Arizona, Arizona TASH, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, promote social understanding, self-advocacy, Shame | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments