Tag Archives: typical development

Diagnosis: AUTISM …part 1 (via Thirty Days of Autism)

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Every so often I am contacted by parents  who hear about me through their sister-in-law, or are friends of a friend, or they know someone who knows me, and they need support in the midst of the diagnostic process… or … Continue reading →

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“Mom… I’m a Mutant”: Boys, Silliness, and the Aftermath of Summer Camp

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

H was getting ready for the bath, when I was hailed with an unexpected distress call: “Mom… Arrrgh… I’m a mutant!!” I must admit that at this point all sorts of worrisome images rapidly flashed through my mind. I quelled … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis: AUTISM …part 1

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Every so often I am contacted by parents  who hear about me through their sister-in-law, or are friends of a friend, or they know someone who knows me, and they need support in the midst of the diagnostic process… or … Continue reading →

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