Tag Archives: Laura Nagle

Meltdowns and the Lens of Ableism

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

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 , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

#VectorsofAutism: The Live-tweet Storified

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

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 , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Live-tweeting Vectors of Autism with Laura Nagle: An invitation

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

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 →

Posted in acceptance, Autism, autism stigma, Autistic, Documentary, Laura Nagle, Snarfly, Vectors of Autism | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Special Educators are doing amazing things: The IASE Conference and Vectors of Autism

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Heart of the Festival: Vectors of Autism

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

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 , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Vectors of Autism: Wowing the Sedona International Film Festival and the AAIDD

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

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 , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

‘Dear Teacher: A letter from H’ …Listening to Autism 13-year-old Style

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Earlier this fall my 13-year-old son gave a presentation to my school staff (also his school) about autism, entitled “Dear Teacher: A Letter From H” and thus had the opportunity to teach teachers at his school about the way he … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona TASH, Autism, Communicate, Documentary, Laura Nagle, neuromajority, promote social understanding, Teacher, Vectors of Autism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Vectors of Autism and Alone Together: thoughts on extending social understanding

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

The theme of the SFU film festival was Alone Together… and how in the midst of an urban environment people can still feel isolated, solitary, and disconnected.  It is interesting that concept can be extended to have meaning the context … Continue reading →

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Be the Change… Vectors of Autism at the SFU Alone Together Film Festival

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

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 , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Aspergers, Autism, Neurotypical, Parent, Snarfly, typical | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments