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Tag Archives: Laura Nagle
Meltdowns and the Lens of Ableism
Meltdowns – from the other side… Many, many months back Colin Bowman and I began a conversation in the comments section of one of my posts (Yours, Mine and Ours: Autism, Self-Advocacy and Setting Limits). This interaction has been resonating … Continue reading
Posted in ableism, acceptance, Autism, Behaviour, Communicate, limits, Resiliency, Shame, support
Tagged A good cry, ableism, Colin Bowman, Emotions, intensity, Laura Nagle, meltdown, processing, reframing meltdowns, setting limits, shame
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#VectorsofAutism: The Live-tweet Storified
Yesterday Laura and friends live-tweeted Vectors of Autism: A documentary about Laura Nagle which can currently be viewed online here. It was spectacularly well-received and created such a wonderful feeling of community. We were tweeting and connecting well before the … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Advocacy, Arizona TASH, Autism, Laura Nagle, Vectors of Autism
Tagged flash-film-fest live-tweet, https://storify.com/leah_kelley/live-tweeting-vectors-of-autism-with-laura-nagle-a, Laura Nagle, Lei Wiley-Mydske, live tweet, On-line Film Festival, Vectors of Autism, We Speak Here Film Festiva
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Live-tweeting Vectors of Autism with Laura Nagle: An invitation
Autistic people and those who love and support them are working hard to take a stand against negative and stigmatizing messages about the experience of being Autistic. It can be exhausting and can feel like an uphill battle counter the … Continue reading
Special Educators are doing amazing things: The IASE Conference and Vectors of Autism
I am completely exhausted… but in a good way! Last week I attended and participated in the IASE (International Association of Special Education) Conference in Vancouver, Canada. There were people from more than 40 countries, and what an honour it … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Autism, Educator, inclusion, Neurodiversity, Purchase Vectors of Autism: Laura Nagle, Special Education, Teacher, Vectors of Autism
Tagged @HardAspie, acceptance, Aspergers, Autism, Documentary, IASE 2013 Conference, International Association of Special Education, Laura Nagle, Perspectives, social understanding, struggle, Susan Marks Producer, UBC, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Vectors of Autism
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Heart of the Festival: Vectors of Autism
Vectors of Autism: A Documentary about Laura Nagle was screened at the Sedona International Film Festival last week. Yesterday it received the Heart of the Festival Award! ♥ I find it beautifully metaphorical that when our film about autism didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Autism, diversity, Documentary, fitting in, Laura Nagle, Neurodiversity, Purchase Vectors of Autism: Laura Nagle, Vectors of Autism
Tagged AAIDD, AAIDD 2013 Media Award, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Award-winning film, Heart of the Festival 2013, Heart of the Festival Award, John Schaffer - director, Laura Nagle, People's choice, Sedona, Sedona International Film Festival, Vectors of Autism
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Vectors of Autism: Wowing the Sedona International Film Festival and the AAIDD
I have BIG news to share… Vectors of Autism is being screened at the Sedona International Film Festival on February 26th and 28th. Oooooohh, I so wish I could be there! Unfortunately, that is not in the cards… but perhaps … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Aspergers, Autism, diversity, Documentary, Laura Nagle, Neurodiversity, Purchase Vectors of Autism: Laura Nagle, SFU Public Square Alone Together Film Festival, Vectors of Autism
Tagged AAIDD, AAIDD 2013 Media Award, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Laura Nagle, Live Long and Prosper, Sedona, Sedona International Film Festival, Vectors of Autism
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Be the Change… Vectors of Autism at the SFU Alone Together Film Festival
Lately I have been so busy – I can hardly tell which side is up. I mentioned I was too busy to blog to my friend Ariane at Emma’sHopeBook and we brainstormed a few ideas. Here is a depiction of … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Documentary, IEP, Laura Nagle, mentor/apprentice, promote social understanding, Purchase Vectors of Autism: Laura Nagle, SFU Public Square Alone Together Film Festival, Special Education, Teacher, Vectors of Autism
Tagged advocacy, asd, Aspergers, Autism, be the change, blogging, busy, Emmashopebook, Laura Nagle, Smiley face, teacher
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Camp Snarfly: Autism and Friendship on The Forest Moon of Endor
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
Posted in Aspergers, Autism, Neurotypical, Parent, Snarfly, typical
Tagged Autistic, Bullies, Camping, CIT, city mouse, do-over, Endor, friendship, Laura Nagle, mosquitoes, Nerf Guns, Rockets, sling shots, snarfly, Star Wars, Summer camp, The forest Moon of Endor
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