Tag Archives: Empathy

Autism, Empathy, and The R Word

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Originally posted on Thirty Days of Autism:
I have to tell you that my son, H, loved watching a somewhat irritating internet show called ‘Fred’ – which I think is rather much of a sensation with the early teen or…

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Autism, Empathy, and The R Word

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I have to tell you that my son, H, loved watching a somewhat irritating internet show called Fred – which I think is rather much of a sensation with the early teen or pre-adolescent set. Well – a while back … Continue reading →

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Ladybugs: Autism, Empathy, and Processing Grief

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Ladybugs: Autism, Empathy and Processing Grief As a parent of a child on the Autism spectrum and as a teacher I have a difficulty when others report that students with autism/Autistic children lack empathy. I try to correct this faulty … Continue reading →

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