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Why I chose 'D.J. Kirby'

D.J. Kirkby is the name I chose to write with. In hindsight it probably wasn’t the best choice to use D.J. because it kicks up disc jockeys first in search engines and sends music lovers rather than readers to my…
To My Autism Friends and Family

Just because you have autism or a debilitating disorder, doesn't mean you can't leave your mark on this world. I plan to be a living example of what I just wrote above this line and I'm asking for your support in doin…
Put It In Writing

One way I like to handle serious situations - especially if they can go negative - is putting things in writing - especially email.Written interactions are, well, documented and one can go back later on and reread what…
I Could Write

Today, I could write about so many things. I could write about my frustrations with my ability to communicate verbally. I always manage to come off sounding rude when I don't mean anything rude at all. I think it's be…
I'm Still an Advocate

Advocate: Webster's Dictionary: One who speaks or writes in support of a cause. If you've been following my blog then you will know that I both speak and write (especially write) in support of autism education. To me…
Break it Down! or How to Slay the Horrors of Handwriting

Nathan, like most kids, struggles with homework. He's very "neurotypical" in that sense. The big thing he stresses about his handwriting. It's not handwriting for handwriting sake. He's made great strides in overc…
Autism or Neurological Problem?

Have you ever seen anything like this before. This is how Gavin writes now. It never used to be like this but as of late this is a very common occurance and dominates the way he writes. I don’t know if this some…
Advocating for your Child's Education

"Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, only this time more wisely." Henry Ford This weekend my educational consultant asked me to be on a panel for a class about special education advocacy. My Education…
Bringing Back Handwriting Skills

I just watched an interesting segment on the CBS Morning Show about the importance of learning penmanship. After a long period of neglect in education probably due to the increased attention given to keyboarding, att…
Poem: See Me

by Edel Abberton. Why do I shout? Why do you stare? Why doesn’t that child behave? Does his mother not care? Does that child not see He is not behaving as he should be!