Blog Posts
VIDEO BLOG: Conversations with Kara - Ep. 3
A conversation with my student, Eilis, on being autistic, sensory differences, self-care rituals, media representation, and what she wishes teachers, families and peers better understood about autism! It’s essential viewing for all educators and parents!
VIDEO BLOG: Conversations with Kara and Maja - Ep. 1
A conversation with my friend, Maja Toudal, an autistic psychologist, author, and musician from Denmark. We tackle education, our experiences with neurodivergence, and much more in this very candid conversation!
STRATEGY SERIES: Chunk & Check-In
One of my favourite strategies for work periods, homework time, or projects - for teachers, parents/guardians to use with their learners.
VIDEO BLOG: Conversations with Kara Episode 2
A conversation with my friend, Bruce Petherick, about his experiences as a musician, teacher, and late-diagnosed autistic. We also cover neurodiversity, representations of autism, problems in education, creating a world that affirms everyone, and more.
VIDEO BLOG: Conversations with Kara Episode 1
Today I sat down with a longtime primary teacher, Andrea, to discuss ways to enhance classroom design, differentiation, and inclusion for everyone.
Drama: The Most Important Subject?
How drama led me to teach autistic children … and why drama may be the most important subject!
Introducing Danny … And Me!
Kara Dymond, Author of The Autism Lens, reflects on how she ended up a teacher.