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Tag Archives: struggle
Voting “yes” – because I trust you… #bced
Yup… Voting ‘yes’ and that vote is not saying that I think this is a good deal… because it is not… But it is better than I think we would get if we were legislated back… and I trust, respect … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, BC Teachers Federation, BCTF, Christy Clark, Collective Responsibility, family, Parent, Public Education, social justice
Tagged @bcliberals, BC Coalition of Businesses, Christy Clark, FSA testing, stress, struggle, teacher, Teachers' Strike 2014, The Fraser Institute, voting "yes"
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This Teacher will Rail Against Injustice
We (BC Teachers) are in the midst of negotiations – at the table with a government that is unwilling to negotiate. We are at stage two of a three stage plan of action – which currently involves rotating strikes. We … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, BC Teachers Federation, Christy Clark, Educator, Public Education, social justice, Teacher
Tagged advocacy, BC Hydro, Distraction, Elaine Bernard, Folksong, grandparents, hope, hospital, parents, political, resiliency, struggle, teacher, They'll Never take our Power, unconstitutional, Working lives: Vancouver 1886-1986
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Birds singing at night…
I love this time of year when the days are getting longer and I awaken to birdsong in the early morning… It feels so renewing and full of hope to know that spring has kept its perennial promise and has … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Autism, being wrong, discomfort avoidance, letting go, limits
Tagged acceptance, ADHD, avoidance, birdsong, busy, pace, remembering to breathe, struggle, think differently, wildly busy
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Special Educators are doing amazing things: The IASE Conference and Vectors of Autism
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 @HardAspie, acceptance, Aspergers, Autism, Documentary, IASE 2013 Conference, International Association of Special Education, Laura Nagle, Perspectives, social understanding, struggle, Susan Marks Producer, UBC, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Vectors of Autism
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Rhodes on the Road
I want to tell you about a young man today – not H – but another equally amazing kid. I suppose he is not really a kid anymore – as he is 17 and well on his way to adulthood. … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Journey, Moms, Parent, self-advocacy, support, travel
Tagged Adventure, DC, Dwarfism, Little People, Little People of America, LPA, LPA Conference, Mynogan, RhodesontheRoad, struggle, Washington
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Inclusion and Autism… leaning in
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 Autism, communication, honouring, Modelling behaviour, Perspectives, Special Education, strategies, struggle, teacher, we teach who we are
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Nurturing Neurodiversity: I cannot stop the Sea
Again and again come waves on the beach sometimes rhythmic and predictable soothing in their meter the iambic pentameter of life Then crash and tumble you are hit with the tide the rogue happening that caught you unaware there is … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Poem, Neurodiversity, poetry, support
Tagged advocacy, Aspergers, neurodiversity movement, Nurturing Neurodiversity, relationship, struggle
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Aaaack!! Are we Thankful? Autism and the Family Dinner Party
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 Aspergers, Autism, behaviour, belonging, family, family culture, pace, Perspectives, sensory overload, strategies, struggle, tradition
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Out on a limb and taking risks: Aaaaaaack!!
I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. ~Pablo Picasso Today I did something amazing… But first, I do need to confess that I am deathly afraid of … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, connections, handling discomfort, relationships, Resiliency, Teacher
Tagged brave, building community, education, encouragement, fear, flexible thinking. modelling cognitive strategies, out on a limb, Pablo Picasso, resiliency, self-talk, strategies, struggle, taking risks, teacher, zip-line
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