Reflections

I stopped trying to teach my child and started learning in front of them

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I used to think I was doing the right thing by constantly offering activities, explaining things, turning moments into learning opportunities. Every car ride was a chance to point something out. Ev...

I'd rather stab my eye than do this... (spoiler: it's group work)

autism behaviours learning styles neurodivergent Aug 13, 2021

I still cringe inside when remembering the moments I heard “Okay everyone, find a partner”, or “So we’re going to get into groups of three”...

No.

Nah, not doin’ it.

I would rat

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My university days went like this.

education learning styles neurodivergent parenting Aug 12, 2021

I'm not an autistic researcher.

I am not a psychologist.

I take my hat off to my neurokin who are.

I am forever grateful to those who are engaged in research and academia, cr

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Kristy Forbes

Reflections

I stopped trying to teach my child and started learning in front of them

I'd rather stab my eye than do this... (spoiler: it's group work)

My university days went like this.