The Necessity of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Schools
Discover the reasons why I believe waiting for DEI to occur naturally is not enough, backed by historical insights and personal reflections.
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Neurodiversity
Humans are weird and brains are complex. Neurodiversity is a term that encompasses the neurotypical and the neurodivergent.
Is anyone truly neurotypical? Maybe not but Western society has created standards that set expectations for everyone to conform, cultivating its definition.
Neurodiversity is beautiful, it’s simply the diversity in how humanity thinks. It’s what makes us human and sets us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.
Tessa Watkins joins Dr. Crystal Morrison on The Village Vision Podcast
Tessa talks about how and why they received an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis as an adult and other aspects of being an autistic parent in episode 16 of The Village Vision podcast.
Disability & Mental Health Summit 2024—Looking for Speakers!
The 11th annual Disability & Mental Health Summit will be April 18-19 and the we’re currently looking for speaker proposals! Deadline for submission is November 12, 2023!
Enabling Automatic Live Captions in Google Chrome
Get step-by-step instructions on how to enable automated live captions in the Google Chrome desktop browser.
Enabling Automatic Live Captions for Zoom
Get step-by-step instructions on how to enable automated live captions on Zoom.
Double Rainbows: The Fascinating Connection Between Autism and Gender Identity
From neurodivergent to gender divergent, take a deeper look about the interplay in the autistic brain of people who are transgender, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming.
Navigating the Complexities of Parenting with Complex PTSD
Am I bad at parenting or do I have a challenging child? This question may be a sign you’re having an existential crisis.
IQ is Not a Great Indicator of Intelligence
Despite the name, the IQ isn’t actually a great measure of intelligence. Learn more about other scores and how to identify strengths within neurodiversity.
What Does Autism Look Like?
Tessa Watkins, autistic self-advocate, talks about the physical features caused by autism, addressing the stereotypes that people think of, in this 4-minute video.
Brief History of Autism
Not much is known about Autism Spectrum Disorder since the studies of autism are just over 100 years old. Learn about the history of ASD from an autistic self-advocate in this 7-minute video.
Disability & Mental Health Summit 2023
The 10th annual Disability & Mental Health Summit will be Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Beth El Synagogue. This year’s program will feature two keynote sessions, each of which will be followed by a legislative panel. A morning panel will focus on mental health, and an afternoon panel willRead More »Disability & Mental Health Summit 2023
My 5 Pranking Rules of Engagement
If you’re like me and you don’t always understand social cues but you also like to be a prankster for April Fool’s day, here are the rules I’ve come up with to ensure my pranks remain safe and fun for everyone.