Bobbi Elman: NeuroDivergent Autistic Experience Consultancy & Training™
Autistic Consultant & Trainer
A new Adventure…. Born out of the need to keep creating, Candle By Bobbi is relaunching its store with a unique collection of cocktail-themed candles. Whether you fancy a stout, a Mojito, or even a Prosecco, there’s a candle for you! In addition, Candle By Bobbi is open to commissions, allowing you to create your […]
Read More Brand new adventure….… I need to address how we are teaching Autistic children in schools today. The “why” schools are using what they are to teach Autistic children is a direct result of the under-funding, under-resourced, archaic education system that schools are now. Again, a sad reality. But, changing how we teach Autistic children only takes a shift in perception and approach. …..
Read More The Insidious compliance training in schools Today…Well, it’s official…. finally. I am Autistic and most probably “inattentive ADHD” as well. I mean, I already knew. This was not new information. But there was that imposter syndrome looming. Not trusting my own education and instincts, once again. I firmly believe in self-diagnosis. I really do. It is honestly a privilege. A privilege […]
Read More Diagnosis Part ThreeBehaviour-based therapy /strategies including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and social skills… Are Damaging to the #Autistic child/young person/adult Why would I say this? Behaviour therapy is at its core neo-normative with Neurotypical (NT) based goals and outcomes. At no point do behaviour based therapies take into account the Autistic Experience. It is […]
Read More Why are we still using Behaviour based therapies????It is time to talk about the “social skills” we automatically subject our autistic children to as if they are somehow mandatory. These “social” constructs created by neurodominant/ neuronormative/ neurotypical society that wants everyone to be just like them. I know that sounds harsh and I meant it to. This has been building for a […]
Read More “Social Skills”, why do we insist on it for autistic Children & young people?The Spectrum10k study was announced Tuesday the 24th of August 2021. The statement written by a group of which I am a member and other amazing autistic Advocates that I am honoured to know. The statement and link to the letter to add your name is here- There have been so many good blogs, like […]
Read More That study that everyone is talking about and now “paused” for review…This is a list of every English language article opposing ABA. We continue to curate this list periodically to ensure that it is a resource that … The Great Big ABA Opposition Resource List
Read More The Great Big ABA Opposition Resource ListThe intersectionality of the Autistic and LGBTQIA communities is a critical topic that deserves our attention. As both identities often involve navigating societal norms and finding one’s authentic self, there is a profound commonality in the lived experiences of those who identify with both communities. Autistic individuals, like members of the LGBTQIA spectrum, frequently face […]
Read More PrideJust before my youngest child was diagnosed, I entered into the world of “autism”. That was over 18 years ago. I didn’t know anything at all so I decided to change that. I started taking every workshop, conference, presentation and training I could. I needed to understand the Autistic Experience. I specifically wanted to learn […]
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Bobbi Elman: NeuroDivergent Autistic Experience Consultancy & Training™ 
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