Tag Archives: Hobbit

The pathologization of interest and curiosity

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

As I am increasingly connected with people in Disabilities and Autistic communities, I am finding that there were things that in the past sat quite comfortably with me – that now – looking back – make me uncomfortable. I sometimes … Continue reading →

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We’re Making Hobbit Cloaks – Oh Ya!!

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

The Hobbit!!! H and I have been reading The Hobbit this summer. You can read about the beginning of our journey here and it has progressed as beautifully as I had hoped. H and I are still reading – but … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, connections, cosplay, Journey, mentor/apprentice, Reading The Hobbit, scaffolding | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments