Tag Archives: listening

And Then You Cry ‘Victim’

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

When Autistic adults are ignored or gaslighted or tone policed and told they “shouldn’t be so angry” or they are “not like my child,” then the opportunity to learn from the real autism experts is missed. It may not be … Continue reading →

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Leaning into my Hypocrisy

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Sometimes the things I know to be right and true, the things I aspire to, do not come easily to me in the tired-out end-of-the-day moments. Those are the times when I may not be at my best: my patience … Continue reading →

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H’s Advocacy and The Teachers’ Response

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Those of you who follow Thirty Days of Autism likely know that H co presented with me at the BCTELA Provincial Conference (BC Teachers of English Language Arts) this past weekend. You can read more about that here and here. … Continue reading →

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Profoundly Logical: I didn’t hear you

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

In exasperation: “Hey H, I already asked you to do this!” “I didn’t hear you…” “I know… that is why I am mad!” “I can’t hear you because I am not hearing you.” (pause) “I didn’t hear you because I … Continue reading →

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“Time to Listen”: Autism and the simplicity of relationships

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

It is the end of my day… I am home from work. It was a good day. I taught a little girl, who is struggling in so many areas, to tie her shoes… and it gave me goosebumps. I can … Continue reading →

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