Tag Archives: poetry

Fabulous Fringes: A Short Film by Alex Kronstein

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

 I don’t know if you have had the opportunity to check out the work of Alex Kronstein, the ever-wonderful curator, creator, and host of the The NeurodiveCast.   Alex’s podcasts offer an alternative way to access information from a wide range … Continue reading →

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“Code” a Poem for H by N.I. Nicholson

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

A few seasons later… and I am still left breathless by the beauty of these words and images. Code By N.I. Nicholson Dear H: for those of us to whom words sometimes do not easily run, saunter, or even amble: … Continue reading →

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H on Acceptance, Love and Self-Care: #AutismPositivity2015

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

Acceptance is knowing people have your back. Acceptance feels like it is safe to be yourself. Self-care is fidgets in my pocket, stimming, long baths before bed, knowing when I need time alone, knowing my limits, welcoming my intense feelings, … Continue reading →

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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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Poems for the Autistic Child… Looking for Submissions

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

Today I have the amazing honour of sharing a bit of my poetry on Poems for the Autistic Child over at Raising Rebel Souls. If you haven’t yet checked out Heather Clark’s amazing blog… I encourage you to have a … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Your Dissent: A Poem

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I am striving to listen to respond to the message I need to be welcoming to your dissent There has to be room for dissent… or the ‘yes’ is meaningless Honouring you your self-determination is not about what is easier … Continue reading →

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Autism and Poetry: The restorative power of language, mindfulness, and a sensory break

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

For the past 3 years H has been involved in a 6-8 week Art/Science program held at the nearby Blue Heron Reserve. This is a wonderful hands-on enrichment opportunity that is offered annually by his DL school, and for a … Continue reading →

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A wireless weekend and wanting what you have: The Mindfulness of Appreciation

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I am just home from The Cabin. It is a long drive – about 4 hours – and it is a relief to be here and have that feeling of being back on familiar ground. I enjoyed getting away and … Continue reading →

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Skeleton of Hope: building the diversity mosaic

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

This little blog of mine wasn’t really a planned venture. I had no idea what I was doing and no experience with blogging, but on the evening of March 29th, 2011, I decided I would take the leap and write … Continue reading →

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