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dlvr.itFrom the archive: The disabled villain: why sensitivity reading can’t kill off this ugly trope – podcastWe are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors This week, from 2023: For centuries, fictional narratives have used outer difference to telegraph inner monstrosity. As someone who uses a wheelchair, I’ve learned you can’t just edit out a few slurs or bad words to fix this – it’s often baked deep into the story Written and read by Jan Grue Read the text version here Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpod Continue reading...
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dlvr.it“We don’t see that here”: How teachers can better navigate a parent’s different view—and why pupil voice and professional curiosity are vitalNew article from Special Needs Jungle: with Adam Petrie, educator Here’s a scenario almost every SEND family recognises: when you report to school an issue you see at home, the school says, “we don’t see that … The post “We don’t see that here”: How teachers can better navigate a parent’s different view—and why pupil voice and professional curiosity are vital appeared first on Special Needs Jungle. Special Needs Jungle ⓒ Special Needs Jungle 2008-2025 All Rights reserved
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dlvr.it“We don’t see that here”: How teachers can better navigate a parent’s different view—and why pupil voice and professional curiosity are vitalNew article from Special Needs Jungle: with Adam Petrie, educator Here’s a scenario almost every SEND family recognises: when you report to school an issue you see at home, the school says, “we don’t see that … The post “We don’t see that here”: How teachers can better navigate a parent’s different view—and why pupil voice and professional curiosity are vital appeared first on Special Needs Jungle. Special Needs Jungle ⓒ Special Needs Jungle 2008-2025 All Rights reserved
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dlvr.itThe Guardian view on supporting carers: the DWP’s problem is deeper than IT | EditorialA taper is much better than a cliff-edge. But problems with carer’s allowance should have been solved years ago The reform of carer’s allowance – a benefit paid to people who spend 35 or more hours a week caring for a disabled relative – is overdue and welcome. The cliff-edge design that forces claimants in England and Wales to forfeit their entire payment if they breach an earnings limit of £204 a week by as little as a penny is wrong in principle and made much worse by the appalling way in which rules have been applied. A Guardian investigation revealed that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) failed to warn thousands of people who it knew were being overpaid. This resulted in debts and hardship, and hundreds of criminal convictions for fraud. Carers in already difficult personal circumstances described feeling driven to desperation and illness by what one called a “catch-out culture”. Most claimants are women on low incomes; the allowance is £86.45 a week. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...
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youtube.comWhy I’m stopping (for now)The full video premieres tomorrow at 8:30am Melbourne. ----------------------------------------------- 👋Welcome to Autism From The Inside!!! If you're autistic or think you or someone you love might be on the autism spectrum, this channel is for you! I'm Paul Micallef, and I discovered my own autism at age 30. Yes, I know, I don't look autistic. That's exactly why I started this channel in the first place because if I didn't show you, you would never know. Autism affects many (if not all!) aspects of our lives, so on this channel, I want to show you what Autism looks like in real people and give you some insight into what's happening for us on the inside. We'll break down myths and misconceptions, discuss how to embrace autism and live well, and share what it's like to be an autistic person. Join me as I share what I've found along my journey, so you don't have to learn it the hard way. Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss my new video every Friday and some bonus content thrown in mid-week too. ➡️️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FpBZR7DbpvNj5UrFN8qUA?sub_confirmation=1 👋Connect with me: ➡️️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aspergersfromtheinside ➡️️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autismfromtheinside.com.au ➡️️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AspieFromInside ➡️️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autismfrominside.bsky.social ➡️️ Written Blog: https://www.autismfromtheinside.com.au/blog ➡️️ Email: aspergersfromtheinside@gmail.com Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy my channel! Peace, ~ Paul #autism #asd #autismawareness
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dlvr.itDriving After the Clocks Go Back: Eyesight Tips for Disabled DriversDriving after the clocks go back can bring extra difficulties for disabled drivers. From dazzling headlights and dry eyes to medication and uncomfortable glasses, we look at practical ways to improve visibility and comfort. Includes UK driving eyesight rules, NHS eye test information and a useful winter driving checklist. The post Driving After the Clocks Go Back: Eyesight Tips for Disabled Drivers appeared first on Disability Horizons.
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youtube.comA Difficult Decision: Why I’m stopping YouTube | Autism From The Inside#autism #burnout #neurodiversity After 10 years of weekly videos, I’ve made a decision. I’m stopping YouTube… at least for now. This wasn’t easy. I feel a strong loyalty to this community and the rhythm we’ve built together. But if I’m going to recover properly from burnout, I need to focus on one thing at a time. Right now, that one thing is finishing my book. This isn’t goodbye forever. It’s a deliberate pause so I can come back stronger and more aligned. Thank you for being part of this journey. WANT TO HELP ME CONTINUE TO MAKE MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? Check out my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/AFTI WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN OUR COMMUNITY? Check out upcoming events here: https://www.autismfromtheinside.com.au/EventsCalendar Or join our Facebook social group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/722729774905114 🎞️Timestamps: 00:00 Big announcement 01:17 Why I am stopping 02:14 Burnout and focus 02:46 Back to the book 03:42 Sharing ideas safely 04:27 More real time events 05:37 How to stay in touch ----------------------------------------------- 👋Welcome to Autism From The Inside!!! If you're autistic or think you or someone you love might be on the autism spectrum, this channel is for you! I'm Paul Micallef, and I discovered my own autism at age 30. Yes, I know, I don't look autistic. That's exactly why I started this channel in the first place because if I didn't show you, you would never know. Autism affects many (if not all!) aspects of our lives, so on this channel, I want to show you what Autism looks like in real people and give you some insight into what's happening for us on the inside. We'll break down myths and misconceptions, discuss how to embrace autism and live well, and share what it's like to be an autistic person. Join me as I share what I've found along my journey, so you don't have to learn it the hard way. Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss my new video every Friday and some bonus content thrown in mid-week too. ➡️️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FpBZR7DbpvNj5UrFN8qUA?sub_confirmation=1 👋Connect with me: ➡️️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aspergersfromtheinside ➡️️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autismfromtheinside.com.au ➡️️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AspieFromInside ➡️️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autismfrominside.bsky.social ➡️️ Written Blog: https://www.autismfromtheinside.com.au/blog ➡️️ Email: aspergersfromtheinside@gmail.com Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy my channel! Peace, ~ Paul #autism #burnout #neurodiversity
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dlvr.itWould you pay to have the ‘best baby’? Liberal eugenics and the troubling quest for human perfectionFor decades the idea of eugenics has been taboo. Now it is returning in a new commercial guise For a very long time, I dreamed of being cured. I was born in 1981. I learned to walk early enough, but I stumbled and fell more easily than other children. My parents began to worry that something was wrong, that my muscles were weaker than they should be. Eventually, at the age of three, I was diagnosed with a form of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). In the 1980s, the precise mechanics were not yet understood, but the condition was known to be hereditary, probably linked to a recessive gene. It was also known to be progressive. As I aged, my muscles would not keep pace. At eight, I began to use a wheelchair for longer distances. By the time I was 18, I rarely walked outdoors any more. It is hard to be young and to know that you are growing weaker rather than stronger. I had all the same aspirations that my nondisabled friends did, but I lived in fear of the future in a way they did not. I spent a lot of time thinking about what my life would have been like if I didn’t have SMA. The images in my head were of something like a double: myself, only rid of this one deficit, imprecisely defined, but encoded somewhere in my body. Continue reading...
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dlvr.itWhat Makes a Wheelchair Comfortable for All-Day Use? A Guide for Wheelchair UsersDoes your wheelchair feel comfortable at first, but cause pain or discomfort after several hours? We explore common seating problems, cushion wear, posture, pressure relief and wheelchair adjustments. Drawing on our family's experiences, we also explain when to request a wheelchair seating assessment. The post What Makes a Wheelchair Comfortable for All-Day Use? A Guide for Wheelchair Users appeared first on Disability Horizons.
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dlvr.itThe AI-generated Local SEND Reform Plans that will dictate local SEND provision and their huge hidden risks even LAs can’t ignoreNew article from Special Needs Jungle: The current SEND reform process already feels like it’s been going on forever. But we’re only just starting to reach the end of the beginning. The Department for Education (DfE) … The post The AI-generated Local SEND Reform Plans that will dictate local SEND provision and their huge hidden risks even LAs can’t ignore appeared first on Special Needs Jungle. Matt Keer ⓒ Special Needs Jungle 2008-2025 All Rights reserved
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dlvr.itThe AI-generated Local SEND Reform Plans that will dictate local SEND provision and their huge hidden risks even LAs can’t ignoreNew article from Special Needs Jungle: The current SEND reform process already feels like it’s been going on forever. But we’re only just starting to reach the end of the beginning. The Department for Education (DfE) … The post The AI-generated Local SEND Reform Plans that will dictate local SEND provision and their huge hidden risks even LAs can’t ignore appeared first on Special Needs Jungle. Matt Keer ⓒ Special Needs Jungle 2008-2025 All Rights reserved
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youtube.comI can’t meditate. So I tried this instead | Autism From The Inside#autism #mindfulness #nervoussystem I’ve been looking for ways to calm my nervous system without falling asleep. Traditional guided meditations don’t work well for me… I either get distracted or drift off. So I’ve been experimenting with something different. Slow, mindful, barefoot walking. Letting my nervous system regulate through sensory input. It’s simple. It’s grounding. And it works (for me). There are many ways to practise mindfulness, you just have to find the one that fits your brain and body. WANT TO HELP ME CONTINUE TO MAKE MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? Check out my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/AFTI WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN OUR COMMUNITY? Check out upcoming events here: https://www.autismfromtheinside.com.au/EventsCalendar Or join our Facebook social group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/722729774905114 ----------------------------------------------- 👋Welcome to Autism From The Inside!!! If you're autistic or think you or someone you love might be on the autism spectrum, this channel is for you! I'm Paul Micallef, and I discovered my own autism at age 30. Yes, I know, I don't look autistic. That's exactly why I started this channel in the first place because if I didn't show you, you would never know. Autism affects many (if not all!) aspects of our lives, so on this channel, I want to show you what Autism looks like in real people and give you some insight into what's happening for us on the inside. We'll break down myths and misconceptions, discuss how to embrace autism and live well, and share what it's like to be an autistic person. Join me as I share what I've found along my journey, so you don't have to learn it the hard way. Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss my new video every Friday and some bonus content thrown in mid-week too. ➡️️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FpBZR7DbpvNj5UrFN8qUA?sub_confirmation=1 👋Connect with me: ➡️️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aspergersfromtheinside ➡️️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autismfromtheinside.com.au ➡️️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AspieFromInside ➡️️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/autismfrominside.bsky.social ➡️️ Written Blog: https://www.autismfromtheinside.com.au/blog ➡️️ Email: aspergersfromtheinside@gmail.com Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy my channel! Peace, ~ Paul #autism #asd #autismawareness