How to support an Autistic child in the classroom

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http://michellesuttonwrites.com/66-2/206-2/

Educational decisions that turned out to have probably been mistakes, and how we respond as a community

When L was younger we listened to people who said, "he should go to school so he can practice social skills and learn how to deal with society." 

We sent him to school. 

I'm pretty sure that was a mistake. 

The language of "Autism awareness" and the language of Autism Acceptance

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http://michellesuttonwrites.com/66-2/autism-awareness-versus-autism-acceptance/

Barriers to learning for Autistic people and how you can help

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[Amazing Adventures] Acceptance, Love, and Self-care: #AutismPositivity2015

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http://michellesuttonwrites.com/2015/12/09/supporting-neurodivergent-children-with-self-care/#more-567

on funding and brick walls

News headline in The Australian, 25 March 2015: "Disabled students suffer as funds dry up" (unfortunately the link displayed in my browser when I view the article seems to redirect to a subscriber only page! To read the article it seems to work if you search the title on The Australian home page)

It doesn't give me any pleasure to say that this is not news to me.

The dangers of looking Autistic in front of police

A while back I felt it was time to have a serious discussion with my son.