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We are sharing a bilingual (English & Spanish) summary of the scientific article "Autism Spectrum Disorder: Has It Lost ...
08/04/2026

We are sharing a bilingual (English & Spanish) summary of the scientific article "Autism Spectrum Disorder: Has It Lost Its Meaning and Is It Leading to Misdiagnosis?" by Dr. Uta Frith, one of the most influential researchers in autism.

This post is intended to encourage informed discussion, not because it represents the only perspective on autism. Science advances through respectful dialogue, critical thinking and ongoing research and I believe it is valuable for families and professionals to understand different viewpoints.

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Comparto un resumen bilingüe (inglés y español) del artículo científico "Autism Spectrum Disorder: Has It Lost Its Meaning and Is It Leading to Misdiagnosis?" de la Dra. Uta Frith, una de las investigadoras más reconocidas en el campo del autismo.

El propósito de esta publicación es fomentar una conversación informada, no porque represente la única perspectiva sobre el autismo. La ciencia avanza mediante el diálogo respetuoso, el pensamiento crítico y la investigación continua, es valioso que familias y profesionales conozcan diferentes puntos de vista.

Full Article here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/autism-spectrum-disorder-has-it-lost-its-meaning-and-is-it-leading-to-misdiagnosis/AF834026D004D42B1963BEA515495AC6?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=bookmark

Parents are not guests at the IEP table; they are equal members of the IEP team and their participation is a required pa...
06/14/2026

Parents are not guests at the IEP table; they are equal members of the IEP team and their participation is a required part of the process.⚡️⏳

October is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month.Every smile, every milestone, every moment reminds us that individuals wit...
10/01/2025

October is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Every smile, every milestone, every moment reminds us that individuals with Down syndrome are pure joy, strength, and love. We don’t just raise awareness we advocate for inclusion, respect, and a future full of possibility.💛💙

October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month✨AAC is Access. AAC is Inclusion. AAC is a VO...
10/01/2025

October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month✨

AAC is Access. AAC is Inclusion. AAC is a VOICE. Communication is essential and AAC makes it possible for all.🙌🏻

All voices spoken, signed, typed, or expressed in any chosen form deserve to be honored.⚡️For some, speech isn’t the onl...
09/30/2025

All voices spoken, signed, typed, or expressed in any chosen form deserve to be honored.⚡️

For some, speech isn’t the only voice.

We must learn to listen differently.✨🙌🏻

✨Every student deserves the dignity of high expectations.✨Every learner deserves the chance to show what they can do.
09/27/2025

✨Every student deserves the dignity of high expectations.

✨Every learner deserves the chance to show what they can do.

We learn. We unlearn. We reframe. We adapt.✨This isn’t just a quote… it’s the rhythm of my life as both a mother of a 6 ...
09/19/2025

We learn. We unlearn. We reframe. We adapt.✨

This isn’t just a quote… it’s the rhythm of my life as both a mother of a 6 year old autistic child and a special education advocate.

I’ve learned about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, regulation and how every child communicates in their own unique way in the past 4 years.

I’ve unlearned outdated assumptions about “normal” and the pressure to force children into systems that weren’t built with them in mind. I’ve reframed challenges as communication, behaviors as information, and timelines as individualized not standardized.

And I continue to adapt because advocacy is never one size fits all. It’s responsive. It’s relational. It’s rooted in understanding, not control.

This journey continues to teach me to listen more, assume less, and always center the child, not the label.🙌🏻

Written by © C. Novelo 2023-2025 “We Learn, We Unlearn, We Reframe, We Adapt” comes from my journey as a mom and advocate. Please credit when sharing.💫

Today marks National Disability Independence Day, honoring the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1...
07/26/2025

Today marks National Disability Independence Day, honoring the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.

This civil rights milestone changed the landscape of opportunity, inclusion, and accessibility for millions.
Let’s continue working toward a world where independence isn’t granted it’s guaranteed. ♾️💛

Today, we honor and celebrate the incredible diversity, strength, and brilliance within the autism community.As a non-at...
06/18/2025

Today, we honor and celebrate the incredible diversity, strength, and brilliance within the autism community.

As a non-attorney special education advocates, we are proud to stand alongside autistic students and their families amplifying voices, supporting inclusion, and fighting for every child’s right to a free and appropriate education.

Autism Pride Day isn’t just about awareness…it’s about acceptance, self-advocacy, and the recognition that neurodiversity is something to be valued and celebrated.

To the students I work with: Your perspective matters. Your needs matter. YOU matter.

Let’s continue to build a world where all learners are seen, supported, and empowered to thrive just as they are. ♾️

Why some autistic people LOVE the ocean and water?Water feels calming, safe, and predictable. The gentle sounds, floatin...
06/08/2025

Why some autistic people LOVE the ocean and water?

Water feels calming, safe, and predictable. The gentle sounds, floating sensation, and pressure from water can help with sensory overload and anxiety.

It’s quiet, peaceful, and doesn’t demand small talk—just comfort. For some, it’s a special interest. For others, it just feels right.

Some autistic individuals are drawn to water for sensory or emotional reasons.

Others may not like water at all, especially if they have sensory sensitivities to temperature, noise, or texture.

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