It's truly impressive how the Ontario Attorney General implemented air quality standards (CO2 < 800 ppm) with live monitoring at courts across the province back in 2021. Schools? Not so much. Check the portal: drla.ca/covid19/magpor… Marit Stiles Chandra Pasma

When I was young, I didn’t know I was autistic. I read all the time. I read on the way to school and at break times. I read all day. It was my way of escaping a world I found too difficult to process and cope with. Books were my way of putting up a barrier to cope with the world.

I’ve seen a growing number of people throwing reading parties where they gather together once or twice a week for snacks and silent reading, and I can’t think of anything that would more improve our collective mental health.

Autistic ppl’s lower susceptibility to propaganda, strong sense of justice, reduced vulnerability to social pressure, and willingness to speak up make them society’s canary in the coal mine.

Season 3 starts now! Enjoy on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Kara, Maja, and Bruce are reunited for a delightful talk on the role of artistic expression in their lives. Listen now :)

Ableism is the belief that disabled people are inferior and entitled to: Inferior access. Inferior accommodation. Inferior civil rights. Inferior justice. Disability is not inferiority.

#NoNYMaskBan Banning masks is ableist

Read #AutismLens, and get everything you need to connect with students, build confidence, and promote classroom learning: buff.ly/4dxJWyu #edchat #profdev #autism #autisticstudents #teaching #learning #edutwitter

EP. 34 of Autistic Tidbits & Tangents is all about sleep and neurodivergence. See me marvel in real time at my discoveries while talking with Bruce Petherick (He/Him) and Dr. Megan Anna Neff (Neurodivergent Insights). Hope you enjoy our podcast episode - I know I did! youtu.be/IlitNbvURIw?si…

Your peers are loving #TheAutismLens! Find out what all the buzz is about and prep for an inclusive and successful school year: buff.ly/4ciwqxG #edchat #profdev #autism #autisticstudents #edutwitter

All I'm saying is, I wish that people (politicians, the media, the general public) were as worked up about underfunded schools, classes being cancelled due to lack of a teacher, school repairs, mental health supports, and clean air, as they are about cellphones. 🤷🏿‍♂️ #OntEd

ADHD'ers don't think in straight lines. A lot of think in terms of loose associations. This associative way of thinking changes how we approach problems and seek solutions/creativity. This also changes the things we notice in situations and changes the details we remember later

Your chances of being able bodied your entire life are slim to none. It’s always in your best interest to advocate for a more accessible world

Just a reminder that ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, a subtype of neurological disorders, that are related to structural and functional differences in the brain and nervous system that have been identified on imaging studies or can be treated with medication.

I don't want to spoil anything by describing the scene, so I'll just say: Steve Martin's version of losing his temper (with Eugene Levy encouraging, "tantrum with me!") in this week's Only Murders in the Building is exactly me in any conflict. Sooo relatable!

We can't talk about inclusion, equity, accessibility, or disability justice without also including chronically ill or medically vulnerable people.

Last year, I recorded a panel discussion on helping autistic children/teens enjoy the holidays with Autism Canada and Bruce Petherick (He/Him). It is worth a listen/watch! youtube.com/watch?v=PgEqy4…

Remember, micromanagement, at its core, is trying to control others to be and do things exactly as you would. This stifles their unique talents, strengths, and passions—qualities that make them great.

My new book, Creating a Neurodiversity-affirming Classroom, comes out July 21st. My friend Maja's copy arrived! Can't wait for mine😍 For 20% off, use classroom20 on Jessica Kingsley Publishers websites (US, UK) and UBC Press (Canada). instagram.com/reel/DLyg798Rs…