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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Ableism
Ableism is a method of oppression that targets disabled and neurodivergent people. Fighting ableism may look like expanding accessibility, providing accommodations, and believing/validating hidden disabilities.
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.
Lateral Ableism—“PDA Extraordinaire” Harry J. Thompson accusations within his own community
Learn more about Harry Thompson “PDA Extraordinaire” and the accusations of him using his neurotype as an excuse to hurt people in his community with lateral ableism.
The world is a cruel place which is why we need safe spaces
If the world is a cruel place, why can’t your home be your child’s one guaranteed safe place? Don’t be your kid’s first bully.
Angry/Violent Meltdowns in Toddlers
Learn about angry and violent meltdowns and the techniques I use to get our family through them safely.
What does Autism Self Diagnosis Look Like?
Check out this hilariously relatable skit about autistic self-diagnosis by April (@AprilSyrup) on TikTok with the caption, “having access to getting diagnosed by a professional is a privilege”
Is Bluey Autistic?
Adult watchers of the children’s Austrailian TV show “Bluey” have noticed the titular character isn’t neurotypical. So they wonder, is Bluey autistic? See what this autistic adult believes.
Fake Allies
Learn about some of the fake allies and the mental gymnastics they go through to maintain their reality.
Unmasking Autism
What better way to learn about autism than from an autistic person? Learn why autistics are unmasking for their mental health.
When the Autistic Mask Fails [Survey Results]
What are the long-term effects of autistic masking and what happens when it fails? Let’s talk about the survey results regarding when people are diagnosed.
Autistic Communication, A Presentation by an Autistic Elementary Teacher
Did you know the Autistic community has their own set of social cues? By learning and accepting how Autistic people communicate, you can help everyone feel free to be themselves. Print this out for your classrooms!
How to Find a Therapist for your Neurodivergent Child featuring AuTeach
This autistic educator, AuTeach, can help you spot the red flags when looking for a neuroaffirmative pediatric therapist or service in this TikTok series.