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Tag Archives: transitioning to adulthood
The pathologization of interest and curiosity
As I am increasingly connected with people in Disabilities and Autistic communities, I am finding that there were things that in the past sat quite comfortably with me – that now – looking back – make me uncomfortable. I sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in ableism, acceptance, Autism, Autistic, inventing, language, self-directed learning
Tagged adaptive learning, Blacksmith, curiosity, Hobbit, intense interests, Inventor, Jedi, language, obsession, pathologize, self-directed learning, special interest, stigma, transitioning to adulthood
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Considering 50: Trajectory of Development, Independence, and Accidental Unfoldings
Often birthdays are a quiet affair at our house, which is just fine with me, but this October marked my 50th and we ushered it in with a wildly fun Elton John themed party. Seriously, for people who are pretty … Continue reading
Posted in ableism, acceptance, accident, Activist, Autism, Goals, letting go, Space and Pace
Tagged acceptance, accidental unfoldings, development, developmental trajectory, Elton John, honouring, imagining the future, independence, my busy brain, pace, parent, redefining independence, self-determination, transitioning to adulthood, Turning Fifty
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Thirty Days of Autism 