How anyone working in WCPSS thinks we need less inclusive special education support is totally bewildering. I’m at a loss for how this decision is going to benefit anyone. Not only will it harm students w/disabilities, it will negatively impact every administrator, teacher & student in the school.
I am a former CCR teacher for WCPSS. CCR teachers are special education teacher who support students on the standard course of study in the least restrictive environment. We push into general ed classrooms & provide small group specially designed instruction to close skill gaps. My ❤️ hurts y’all.
The decision to disclose to my students that I am multiply neurodivergent with invisible disabilities was one I struggled with all semester. Ultimately, I did decide to share with them.
This new research from Curnow et al. (2025) captures the dilemma perfectly. www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10....
Research shows current practices fail to meet the needs of autistic female students, yet teacher prep has lagged behind. I'm nervous & excited to share with you all the framework I conceptualized to bridge this gap. Co-authored w/Dr. Jamie Pearson. #AutRes #AcademicSky doi.org/10.33043/cx8...
My work focuses on the power of focused interests for autistic female well-being. This is partially rooted in my own monotropism centered on books and the joy and peace I get from reading.
Here is what that looked like for me in January. ❤️📖
#ActualAutistic #Monotropism #BookSky
Zooeyia: the positive benefits to human health from interacting with companion animals (Hodgson & Darling, 2011).
Also known as the perfect spoon-building self-care option after a week long conference with a lot of peopling. #caturday