Tag Archives: strategies

Mom, do you want to learn about the game Portal? Co-creating Conceptual Frameworks

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H: Mom – do you want to learn about the game Portal? Me: Sure! (considered pause) Me: Wait a second – what does that mean? Will you tell me about it for five minutes or will I have to commit … Continue reading →

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Cleaning H’s Room – Round Two

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Ding, Ding… And we’re at it again… or maybe more like … still!! Four days ago I started a little project that was necessary so that I could move ahead with creating a much-needed office space for myself. I mentioned … Continue reading →

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Managing Overwhelm… The Beauty and Utility of Lists

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I am gathering resources to make it through the final week of school. Not actual learning resources, but personal resources, energy, stamina, resiliency… remembering to breathe… I didn’t do much this weekend… I am keeping some parts of myself, my … Continue reading →

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Inclusion and Autism… leaning in

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Today at the Inclusion BC Conference, I had the opportunity to meet Paula Kluth, and hear her keynote address about inclusive practices in education. Her message is powerful and one that I embrace: Inclusive education is the foundation upon which … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, diversity, Educator, inclusion, Inclusion BC Conference, Karla Fisher, Neurodiversity, Parker Palmer, Paula Kluth, perspective of others, promote social understanding, Silence, Teacher | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Strengths, Stretches, and Autism: More Lessons from the Thrift-Shop

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H and I are the same in many ways: we don’t really like shopping or malls but we love the thrift shop with its lure of the find and the potential of treasure. Buying H’s clothes there means they are … Continue reading →

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Social Hangover…

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Anyone else have a social hangover? Fortunately, Craig and I are on the same page. He says we should just hole up in our burrow and embrace the priorities of Hobbits… (Well, maybe really geeky Hobbits…) Second breakfasts… Tweensies… Afternoon … Continue reading →

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“Whisper me, Mom”: Autism and Supporting Development

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

When H was tiny I used to whisper words to him when we were out, because he lacked words of his own in an unfamiliar environment, or with unfamiliar people. I would lean in seamlessly – almost invisibly – so … Continue reading →

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I am so NOT a Superhero: Autism, Holiday Stress, and Making Cookies with the Kids

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Originally posted on Thirty Days of Autism:
I sometimes think I would like to be a superhero – well perhaps not actually – but I have previously admitted that I am coveting the cape!!  A cape would be cool –…

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Aaaack!! Are we Thankful? Autism and the Family Dinner Party

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Originally posted on Thirty Days of Autism:
Navigating sensory issues, social stress and anxiety for children on the Autism spectrum can be a challenge at any time. However, I was recently asked by a parent for some tips or suggestions…

Posted in Anxiety, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, calm, connections, Cooking with kids, family, inclusion, mentor/apprentice, perspective of others | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Yours, Mine and Ours: autism, self-advocacy, and setting limits

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Originally posted on Thirty Days of Autism:
I have been thinking about limits: the edges of ourselves… that place where we interface with the world. Our limits and where we set them are the control valves for our emotional, social,…

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