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AUTISTIC EXPERIENCE Defined… Neurotypically???

  Is it Truly the AUTISTIC Person’s Experience? My son, Bas, was 2.5 years old when it was first suggested to me that he might be Autistic. This wasn’t an informal or formal diagnosis, but a family member mentioning off-handedly: “Uhm… Renée? I think he’s Autistic.” I was surprised by the idea. I mean, he […]

S.R. Salas post @squagdotcom “Life Lessons in Light and Sensory Processing”

The following post was written especially for Squag!  What Is Squag? “SquagTM [skwag] is a curated, online experience for kids on the autism spectrum (and their siblings!) that allows them to initiate, explore, and self-discover. Our SquagpadsTM give parents an opportunity to learn about their kids and give kids a new way to learn about themselves, making screen time more meaningful.” ************* […]

#EducateSesame… An Open Letter to @SesameWorkshop from @GreggBeratan

This #EducateSesame Flashblog is brought to you by the hard workers at #BoycottAutismSpeaks @Boycott_AS: “The good people at Sesame Street Workshop have made a terrible mistake by partnering with Autism Speaks. Although we assume their intentions are positive, their association with Autism Speaks is downright dangerous for Autistic children, Autistic adults, those that love them, and all people […]

S.R. Salas post: “Advocacy In Others’ Words” for T-21 Blog Hop @Down_Wit_Dat

  ADVOCACY Jen who blogs over at DownWitDat and also runs the monthly T-21 Blog Hop has been rather generous lately in selecting topics for us to write on and it goes something like this… “Write whatever you want, just make sure it’s an advocacy piece!” I’ll have to admit that with such strict (hee […]

S.R. Salas post @squagdotcom “Sweet Summer: Blessed Breaks and Divine Decompression”

The following post was written especially for Squag! If you haven’t heard of it, You must check it out… What Is Squag? “SquagTM [skwag] is a curated, online experience for kids on the autism spectrum (and their siblings!) that allows them to initiate, explore, and self-discover. Our SquagpadsTM give parents an opportunity to learn about their kids and give kids a new way […]

#My Writing Process Blog Hop: S.R.Salas | Autism Blog

We’ve done blog hops here before, and if you follow me, you know I always participate (only missed one I think) in the monthly T-21 Blog Hop hosted by Down Wit Dat. Basically a blog hop is a way to share similar posts from other bloggers you might be interested in reading. The #My Writing Process blog […]

S.R. Salas | Autism Blog: Expressions of PosAutivity #AutismPositivity2014

Expressions of PosAutivity, our 2014 Autism Positivity Flashblog, is intended to be a celebration of the multiple and varied ways to express experience or convey ideas. This year we hope to highlight the importance of flexibility in communication within our diverse community and honor multiple forms of personal expression, from the written word, to art, to […]

Accommodating Tragedy, Part III: A Guest Post with Brian Rowe @cartesianfaith

The following is Part III, the final installment of an excellent three part series from Brian Rowe. If you have not yet read Part I and Part II, you must go back and read them! Brian shares a lot of important information in both pieces that build the foundation for Part III. If you have read Parts I and II, […]

Accommodating Tragedy, Part II: A Guest Post with Brian Rowe @cartesianfaith

The following is Part II of an excellent three part series from Brian Rowe. If you have not yet read Part I, go back and read it! Brian shares a lot of important information that builds the foundation for Parts II and III. It’s also where I introduce Brian and give you lots of links […]

Accommodating Tragedy, Part I: A Guest Post by Brian Rowe @cartesianfaith

I was tweeting with my friend Brian Rowe - follow  him on Twitter @cartesianfaith, he’s wonderful! - about the various tools and techniques we have to employ just to manage social situations, and the work that goes on behind the scenes so we can participate in what society considers an acceptable manner. Then I had a brilliant idea: […]