Tag Archives: Magic

Handling Haircuts… Autism and the Barber Shop

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H has hair that seems to grow very, very fast! We have to go frequently to the barber – but I will share a few tricks we have learned – well more like… figured out along the way. First though, … Continue reading →

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The magic of perspective and the perspective of magic: teaching sleight of mind (via Thirty Days of Autism)

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

There can be surprising effectiveness in addressing an issue from an unexpected angle or finding another way. Thus, I have been teaching H the skills of a magician and encouraging him to do 'magic shows' for friends and family. This … Continue reading →

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The magic of perspective and the perspective of magic: teaching sleight of mind

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

There can be surprising effectiveness in addressing an issue from an unexpected angle or finding another way. Thus, I have been teaching H the skills of a magician and encouraging him to do ‘magic shows‘ for friends and family. This … Continue reading →

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