Category: Understanding Autism
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Neurodiversity as biodiversity — mexi minnesotana
Hello Friends, I had a startling experience at work recently, one that shook me a bit. I’m still processing that event, which had to do with being unfairly accused of something I could not have done. But I’m not ready to tell that story. It’s still too raw. Instead, I want to reflect on what […]…
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Lieutenant Data – Star Trek – trying to be more human and how this relates to autism (ASD )
People with Asd or autism, do not always process information like other people, but consciously learn what is expected by society. Think about Data in Star Trek. Lieutenant Data is an android on Star Trek – The Next Generation. He tries to be more human, by observations, sometimes with unexpected reactions, when he has just…
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Committed to Myself — Positively ASD
I took a little break away from blogging as my brain was becoming exhausted from what I call multitasking overload. Committed to Myself — Positively ASD
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Autism Awareness Week. The Dark Side — Our Autism Blog
My girl has a side of Autism that no one likes to talk about. Not even me. A dark side. Many blogs focus on the positives of Autism. The feel good factors. The milestones reached that they weren’t expecting, the achievements. The things to be proud of. But what about the dark side? It exists […]…
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Neurodiversity – an organisational advantage to be valued and supported — Elisabeth Goodman’s Blog
By Elisabeth Goodman, 4th July 2017 What is neurodiversity, and why value it? I’ve been reading and thinking about neurodiversity for a while, as it is something that we value and support in young people at the Red Balloon Learner Centre in Cambridge, for which I am a Trustee. It is something that is sometimes […]…
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Lost. Autism meltdown. — Our Autism Blog
I sit on the floor, my arms wrapped around her tightly…. ….whilst she kicks and hits and bites. Saving her from hurting herself, hurting me…. ….I just want this to be a hug. She’s screaming, shouting, intent on hurting herself or anyone who is around. Anxiety driven anger thrusting out of every muscle. Every pore […]…
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14 Reasons Blogging Makes Sense For Disabled People — Hear It From Helen
14 reasons I’ve found blogging so beneficial, as a disabled person. 14 Reasons Blogging Makes Sense For Disabled People — Hear It From Helen
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Tips for Parents — All About Autism
Many families have asked if I had any tips for parents, so I wanted to share a few of my thoughts. Daily Routine Create and maintain a daily routine. Use a daily activity schedule including visual prompts to help your child know what is coming next. Children are used to a set schedule when they…
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