What We Think

Writing from our Students & Staff, Centering Autistic Voices

4 days ago2 min read

My Words are My Voice: Words from the Nonspeaking Autism Community

Explore the podcast "My Words Are My Voice," showcasing writings from nonspeaking individuals in the autism community. Listen and learn!

May 143 min read

How my Brother Changed my Life

He could understand us on a level we had no idea about until he picked up that pencil and began to communicate. This gave us so much hope.

Mar 43 min read

Unleashing Abilities: The Beauty of Presuming Competence.

Presuming competence means a person with a disability has an ability to think, learn & understand– even if you may not see evidence of this.

Jan 112 min read

Going Off-Script: Don't let what you hear impact how you treat me.

My speech goes beyond what I think of as unreliable. To me it is reliably annoying.

Dec 12, 20232 min read

Building Community Through Cooperation: A Look into the Reach Every Voice Co-Op

The REV Co-Op prides itself on being built around the interests of our students. Learn more about the COOPERATIVE element of Co-Op!

Oct 10, 20235 min read

Is Inclusion "Dangerous"?

Why are so many people leaning in to segregated classrooms when we know inclusion works?

Jul 18, 20233 min read

Focus on Skills, Not Scores

Lisa reminds us why we need to stop requiring students to prove understanding before being allowed access to real education.

Jun 29, 20232 min read

The Impact of Anxiety in Autistic Individuals

Anxiety can manifest differently from person to person. Using multiple support approaches, empathy, and acceptance, can help reduce anxiety.