Pride

The 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 […]

Let’s talk about the Autistic community

Just 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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The Insidious compliance training in schools Today…

… 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. …..

Podcast!!

my blog is now available via- https://anchor.fm/s/bccc2100/podcast/rss https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bobbi-elman-neurodivergent-autistic-experience-consultancy/id1649352347 and spotify – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rUuVpJOPDQlSEa9KWKQ9h?si=aa4d2ac03b4540b1

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“Social Skills”, why do we insist on it for autistic Children & young people?

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 […]