Level 1 ASD
Published on: 01/06/2026
This post is an overview of ASD information, particularly level 1. It gives history, current thoughts, and prompts for future paradigm shifts needed.
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I Didn't Start Out as a Parent Advocate
Published on: 01/06/2026
About me and why I do what I do. I didn't start out an advocate for parents and children. I started out as a mom that was confused, worried, overwhelmed, and often lost. I was able to pivot and start moving in a positive direction to help others.
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Emotional Dysregulation - Do we punish kids for not 'getting' math?
Published on: 05/05/2026
When a child struggles with math, we don’t throw up our hands in frustration and punish them for not understanding the material. We offer help, patience, and resources. Yet, when it comes to emotional regulation, we often take a very different approach. Instead of recognizing that self-regulation is a skill that needs to be taught and nurtured, we tend to focus on punishing "misbehavior" without considering why the child is struggling in the first place.
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They aren’t giving you a hard time. They’re having a hard time.
Published on: 28/02/2026
Teachers often encounter students who appear "difficult." They might be disruptive, emotional, uncooperative, or withdrawn, and it's easy to see them as a challenge to be managed. But what if we're missing something deeper? What if they aren't the problem, but rather the symptom of something else entirely?
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