Written News Items
Clear Communication – It’s not so Clear…
Communication is the key to connection and the key to getting what we want and need in life. But the how, when, why, and where of communicating effectively is not so easy.
My Open Letter: Parent to Parent – There Is Much To Address
You’re approaching your child’s transition from high school to adulthood, and I have a guess what you’re feeling. You may be intimidated about choosing what’s next for your child. Just getting your child through K-12 may have absorbed all your attention until now. You may find leaving behind familiar supports feels risky, like launching a rowboat on the open sea.
Neurodiversity – A Civil and Human Right
Neurodiversity is not just a new word, it’s a concept, a scientific and human based approach to neurological differences; it’s a movement to destigmatize and empower a large group of our population. When we speak of neurodiversity, we are asserting that our neurological differences are as fundamental to our humanity as the colors of our skin, the cultures and beliefs that shape us and our orientations.
Myths About Autism
Have you heard some of these common myths about autism… “Everyone with autism is ‘anti-social’ and doesn’t want friends,” or “People with autism are all pretty much alike,” or “People with autism don’t feel any emotion?”
Supporting a Community of Neurodiverse Students
Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences such as Autism, ADD, and ADHD are the result of naturally occurring variations within the human genome. Neurodiversity promotes and embraces our differences. This way of thinking focuses more on accommodating and supporting the neurodiverse population rather than looking for a cure or a way to "fix" the behaviors exhibited by those with neurological differences.