You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. My new friend, Yeiter, wrote a book call Lessons In Listening and it challenges the popular behaviour modification approaches to supporting people with behaviours that are labelled as difficult. In addition to his listening skills, ability to empathize and connect with others who are …
Behaviour challenges are tough. So is listening deeply. With Yeiter Read More »
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Christine Robinson, wife of late author William (Bill) Rush, joins me to talk about Bill’s book, Journey Out Of Silence. Journey Out Of Silence is an autobiography chronicling Bill’s early life in therapy based segregated programming to his graduation from the University …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Have you ever had a moment when you just weren’t sure what to say or do in relation to someone who has a disability? Perhaps you were nervous that you would say or do the wrong thing and offend someone? There are lots …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Han Shan, that great and crazy, wonder-filled Chinese poet of a thousand years ago, said: We’re just like bugs in a bowl. All day going around never leaving their bowl. I say, That’s right! Every day climbing up the steep sides, sliding back. …
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You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. DJ Nicholson runs Inclusiveology – a 12 week program helping schools plan for inclusion. This week’s podcast episode we hear a little about what kind of planning is important to support the success of inclusion. And, we hear about how terribly far we …
Inclusiveology much needed in our schools with DJ Nicholson Read More »
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Susan Dunnigan is back on the podcast to talk about her book Warrior Angel – the story of her family’s journey with her son Matt. The first time we chatted we talked about Matt’s educational experiences. This time we talk about the …
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You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Cussing alert in this post. Nobody lasts long in this world of supporting people with disabilities without finding themselves in a WTF? situation. There are few or no options. The only existing options are segregated. The expectations are abysmally low. Even good people …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. David Sharif is a young man in his twenties who has autism and a long list of enviable accomplishments. I am particularly envious of his extensive travel. David’s journey has not always been easy but he has strong sports hero mentors and a …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Christine Robinson joins me on today’s podcast to talk about the remarkable journey that she made with her late husband William Rush. William was a journalist, writer and disability rights advocate. Christine is a therapist. In this podcast, Christine shares her thoughts about …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. This week on the podcast we hear from Steve Coulson from the Thistle Foundation in Scotland. For many years, Steve has been facilitating the Big Plan – a group person-centred planning process. To be honest, I told Steve that “group” and “person centred …
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