Yesterday, along with millions of other Canadian parents, I sent my children back to school. I got a little teary. Honestly, it was a bit like kindergarten all over again. I sent them off believing they are ready, desperately hoping for good-fit teachers, and worrying about what MIGHT happen. I was looking forward to someContinue reading “Back To School!”
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The Revolution is Coming!
Wow – what a summer! I thought I would use the time this summer to catch up on blog posting, but instead I’ve done none. I have been too busy reading, listening, and watching, not to mention the time and energy it takes to reconsolidate all of my thoughts and ideas. I’ve started a coupleContinue reading “The Revolution is Coming!”
Untamed Words
I just recently read a book that may have changed my life. Untamed, by Glennon Doyle, is an incredible call to the wild roots of your inner self. It says that we all have the right, or moreover, the OBLIGATION to take up space in the world, and to live our one life according toContinue reading “Untamed Words”
The Neurodiversity Paradigm
Imagine believing there was only one ‘right’ way to be and that everyone had to fit into that box. One right race. One right sexual orientation. One right body shape. To be fair, it wasn’t that long ago when some of those WERE almost universally accepted. This is the basis of racism, homophobia, and sexism.Continue reading “The Neurodiversity Paradigm”
Neurodiversity Explored Through Thought Experiments
My son has struggled with traditional schooling for some time now. He finds it physically overstimulating, mentally understimulating, and emotionally overwhelming. For years we have tried different strategies to help him adapt to the realities of his circumstances. Kids have to go to school. Individuals have to learn to participate in non-preferred activities. We allContinue reading “Neurodiversity Explored Through Thought Experiments”
Out of the Well 