Tag Archives: Jedi

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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Geek Mythology: You don’t know the power of… acceptance!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H wears his inner Jedi… on the outside! Ya… We’re cool with that! Cue theme music: ♪ Da dahhh dadada da dahhh… ♪ Related Posts: • Lego, Star Wars, and Duct Tape: A Rainy Day Collaboration • Autism, Star Wars in … Continue reading →

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