Content note: this post talks about Sia's film 'Music', the issue of restraint/violence towards people with disabilities, self-injurious behaviors, and meltdowns. I was honestly trying to decide if I wanted to write about Sia's film or not. Just thinking about it really hurt my heart. As an autistic adult who needs a lot of supports, … Continue reading ‘Listen’ to Non-Speaking Autistics, Not Sia’s ‘Music’
Updates on Updates
Since I've last written on here, a lot has changed. I mean... a lot. 2020 was a rough year for everyone, and it definitely wasn’t an exception here. I know I posted about some of it on the Facebook page, but I figured I would give an update here as well - especially since the … Continue reading Updates on Updates
All About AAC: A Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication Options!
I've been working on this post for several months, and I finally finished it! It's been a bit hard to write things since the most recent brain injury, as there's been a few health issues since - seizures, worsening complex migraines that mimic strokes, and most recently a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (although that's been … Continue reading All About AAC: A Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication Options!
Types of Stimming Infographic
I've been working on this one for a while, but I finally finished it - an infographic! We learned how to make these in class this semester, and I really wanted to try to make one for the website. All the information from this is from my post about a Stim Toys and Fidget Workshop … Continue reading Types of Stimming Infographic
