Tag Archives: friendship

You, yes you, need Autistic friends

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

The following is a guest post by Neurodivergent K  of  Radical Neurodivergence Speaking Intended audience: parents of Autistic kids. Though obviously everyone needs Autistic friends. So your child was just diagnosed with autism. Breathe. Breathe deeper. Relax. It’ll all be … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Saturday… Minecraft and Monster Trucks

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

It sorta’ emerged or unfolded in its own flexible way – but we did have a loose plan for today… H spent some time in the morning collaborating with his online friend, L.  They Skype and facetime and hang out … 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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Camp Snarfly: Autism and Friendship on The Forest Moon of Endor

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

The Amazing Craig says it’s a do-over! At our house a do-over has a couple of meanings: the first would be an opportunity to try something again and make it better, as a social repair action after a misread – … Continue reading →

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13: These Children Give me Hope

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H turned 13 this week. Today is his party. In the past H’s Birthday Party has been a themed event that took me weeks to plan. The theme was based on his current area of interest and was meticulously designed … Continue reading →

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