The following is a segment from an interview and conversation with Tamra Skye and Cass Keith. In this, they explore the bias and framing in Autism research; a positive example of a research study that took a different approach; and the need to have more Autistic researchers involved. — The above content is in… (—Read more—)
Stimming and Soothing
Stimming is a natural human thing to do. We often rock a baby to offer comfort, and people enjoy sitting in rocking chairs and swings. Sometimes people will rock gently back and forth while sitting or standing. Other ways people stim are jiggling a foot, twirling hair, clicking a pen, or drumming their fingers on… (—Read more—)
Why Homeschooling? And Why So Pushy?
In the above video segment, Cass asks for my perspective on what led to me homeschooling. It was a joy to look back on that sequence of events, and to laugh at the absurdity of several moments. Below is an article I wrote a few years back that answers a similar question about my motivation…. (—Read more—)
What is Neurodiversity?
In a Nutshell Neurodiversity recognizes that each human is neurologically unique, and it is a concept that celebrates this diversity. Cultures define what brain-based traits are desirable or “normal,” and any deviation from this ideal might be considered neurodivergent. Sometimes a pathology or disability in one culture is considered normal or even a benefit in… (—Read more—)