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What is the unschooling philosophy? How is it different from radical unschooling? How does following a philosophy impact learning and parenting?

What do we lose when we oblige our young people to participate?

Seventy-five unschooled adults report on their childhood and adult experiences.

When I left the classroom about three years ago I started questioning the origins of our current education system. How is it that almost every industry has changed over the past 100 years except for education ? I did my research and came to some interesting conclusions. Contrary to what you’ve

Something I’ve noticed over the years is that even when other adults can appreciate the depth of a self-directed child’s learning, they can rarely hold back their questions about how th…

On Neurodivergent Power

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Options are central to succesful unschooling

TRIGGER WARNING.Filicide, suicide, and preventable deaths of autistic persons are discussed in the video on slides: 12,13, 14, 38, & 41.Most of the material ...

Purim, a festival marked by its vibrant traditions, joyous celebration, and the reading of Megillat Esther (a handwritten scroll telling the story) , stands as a compelling invitation for deep reflection on hidden identities, bravery, and the value of inclusion for the Jewish community and beyond.

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A new generation of first responders is handling mental health calls and other emergencies in cities across the U.S.

A report found that large firms pressured suppliers to favor them over competitors. It also concluded that some retailers “seem to have used rising costs as an opportunity to further hike prices.”

Autistic youth often experience challenges in interactions with neurotypical peers. One factor that may influence successful interactions with peers is interper...

Background: Limited research has examined autistic people's experiences of aging. Although the significance of retirement in the context of aging has been highlighted by autistic people themselves, there is a dearth of research in this regard, with only one study focusing on the retirement experiences of one autistic man. Methods: In this study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with eight older autistic people (mean age = 63 years, range = 56–70 years) who had retired or semi-retired in the past 10 years, and four who were planning to retire in the next 5 years. We aimed to generate some of the first insights regarding autistic people's retirement experiences. We analyzed the data using reflexive thematic analysis. Results: Experiences were diverse. Challenges in retirement planning and adjustment were reported by some, whereas others viewed retirement as a positive respite from challenging work environments. The availability of more leisure time was appreciated by some, whereas others encountered ongoing responsibilities and obstacles hindering desired activities. A common theme was the inadequate support available for autistic people during retirement. Concerns about the aging process, including concerns about health decline and the possibility of entering residential care, were also common. Conclusion: Future research should examine the suitability of residential care for older autistic adults, consider alternative autistic-led group living arrangements, and explore avenues for improved support during and after the retirement transition.

The possible financial benefits remain uncertain, and officials say more data is needed as they near the halfway point of a one-year experiment

Have you ever wondered whether you’d ever find a job that was the right fit? Where you’d be able to open your computer and, instead of dread, unhappiness, and a sense of being weighed down, feeling…

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Embracing your identity and the superpower of self-acceptance in The Matrix!

…intentionally liberating oneself from the culturally ingrained and enforced performance of neuronormativity can be thought of as neuroqueering. Neuroqueer Heresies: Notes on the Neurodiversity Paradigm, Autistic Empowerment, and Postnormal Possibilities Autistic Realms and Stimpunks are excited to announce that we are collaborating on a project: Neuroqueer Learning Spaces. Follow our white rabbit, which is a symbol of curiosity, wonder, […]

“Intentionally liberating oneself from the culturally ingrained and enforced performance of neuronormativity can be thought of as neuroqueering” Walker, 2021 neuronormativity = a set of norms, standards, expectations and ideals that centre a particular way of functioning as the ‘right way’ to be neuroqueer = subvert, defy, disrupt, liberate oneself or a space from neuronormativity  neuroqueering = […]

“Intentionally liberating oneself from the culturally ingrained and enforced performance of neuronormativity can be thought of as…

Stephanie Nimmo explains how being called mum by her daughter’s healthcare team was disempowering and did not recognise the knowledge she brought to the team A member of my daughter’s healthcare team was chasing me down the corridor, waving Daisy’s notes and calling “Mum, mum.” Daisy and I were into the third month of yet another long hospital stay. I was exhausted and worried about my little girl. I turned around and with a forced smile addressed the health professional who was eager to give me the latest set of test results. “I am not your mother,” I said. “There are four people in the world who are entitled to call me mum and you are not one of them.” Daisy is my fourth child and was born with a rare genetic condition. She arrived prematurely, just before Christmas 2004, …

“Intentionally liberating oneself from the culturally ingrained and enforced performance of neuronormativity can be thought of as…

View News | Neurodivergent Theta Umvelt | Pernille is an international artist primarily investigating peripheral gaze, movement and the glances and glimmers of life, those facets which often go unseen.

Using "zero-based thinking" to fundamentally redesign schools. An education podcast from Human Restoration Project.

“Intentionally liberating oneself from the culturally ingrained and enforced performance of neuronormativity can be thought of as…