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James Cressey
@jamescressey.bsky.social
Special education professor, nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP), 🏳️‍🌈 husband & parent. Latest writing is at substack.com/@jamescressey & more scholarly stuff, teaching, and consulting work is at www.jamescressey.com
"Being a gay man who had experienced identity-based issues myself, I made the common mistake of thinking that I could instantly relate to the diverse student body at school without unpacking too many of my implicit biases. I was kind of like Jacob from Abbott Elementary."-- jamesknits.substack.com
June 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
"What took a toll on me was the anxiety of waiting that week— and reading about why pupils of two different sizes (anisocoria) could be a warning sign." - To read more about my experience as the parent of a child with Neurofibromatosis, visit me on Substack: jamesknits.substack.com/p/screening-...
May 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Friendships are the Key to Coping with Identity-Based Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community
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Friendships are the Key to Coping with Identity-Based Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community
And queer-themed songs, too!
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April 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
From $25 Million to $0: The Federal Research Cuts Affecting My Child’s Condition
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From $25 Million to $0: The Federal Research Cuts Affecting My Child’s Condition
Neurofibromatosis Is One of Many Diseases Losing Essential Federal Support
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April 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM