Scott Quinn
@saq-lib.bsky.social
Dad, middle school teacher-librarian and geek.
Work at Meeker Middle School in Renton.
Work at Meeker Middle School in Renton.
"That person used a technical word, there is no way they can really know what it means or how to use it so they must mean ____ instead." Again without bothering to clarify that yes, I do indeed know what that word means and chose it for a reason.
January 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"That person used a technical word, there is no way they can really know what it means or how to use it so they must mean ____ instead." Again without bothering to clarify that yes, I do indeed know what that word means and chose it for a reason.
And if you're communicating with NT you have the additional potential issues of "I have no idea what that word they used is, so I will try to figure out what it might mean from the context instead of asking, or just ignore it because it can't be important right?" or...
January 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
And if you're communicating with NT you have the additional potential issues of "I have no idea what that word they used is, so I will try to figure out what it might mean from the context instead of asking, or just ignore it because it can't be important right?" or...
Just glad that that isn't the horn part...
January 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Just glad that that isn't the horn part...
What I find completely despicable is this - we know that it is a complex issue, but you have a party who admits to some parts - such as mental illness - and then REFUSES to take any steps to address even that because it will cost money. For shame.
December 26, 2024 at 7:17 PM
What I find completely despicable is this - we know that it is a complex issue, but you have a party who admits to some parts - such as mental illness - and then REFUSES to take any steps to address even that because it will cost money. For shame.
as ASD/AuDHD/sensory issues are still frequently seen as a "kid problem" that isn't an issue in secondary.
I have done some rearranging using the ASPECTS literature, and that seems to have made a difference in creating a quieter zone.
I have done some rearranging using the ASPECTS literature, and that seems to have made a difference in creating a quieter zone.
September 26, 2024 at 1:54 AM
as ASD/AuDHD/sensory issues are still frequently seen as a "kid problem" that isn't an issue in secondary.
I have done some rearranging using the ASPECTS literature, and that seems to have made a difference in creating a quieter zone.
I have done some rearranging using the ASPECTS literature, and that seems to have made a difference in creating a quieter zone.
Ongoing battle. Still trying to get admin to see what a nightmare the lunchroom can be for someone with sensory issues. Really want to put together two safe escape spaces in the school, one in my library and the other in one of two teachers who I know "get it." Funding an issue, especialy...
September 26, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Ongoing battle. Still trying to get admin to see what a nightmare the lunchroom can be for someone with sensory issues. Really want to put together two safe escape spaces in the school, one in my library and the other in one of two teachers who I know "get it." Funding an issue, especialy...
I certainly would love to have an autistic doctor. BTW Internet great for finding out what likely to happen as a patient. If the doc gives you a clear explanation you can usually find doctor -> doctor training type videos to watch.
September 26, 2024 at 1:42 AM
I certainly would love to have an autistic doctor. BTW Internet great for finding out what likely to happen as a patient. If the doc gives you a clear explanation you can usually find doctor -> doctor training type videos to watch.
Put it on the title page and cover too! Far too often it isn't even on the verso if you go there. Good translation is an art and should be recognized.
June 9, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Put it on the title page and cover too! Far too often it isn't even on the verso if you go there. Good translation is an art and should be recognized.
Ms. McManus and Ms. Rosario came and had buttons and posters, and Ms. Kelley and Ms. Calonzo joined us from their libraries as well.
January 31, 2024 at 4:40 AM
Ms. McManus and Ms. Rosario came and had buttons and posters, and Ms. Kelley and Ms. Calonzo joined us from their libraries as well.
Turnout was a bit better than expected for a first time activity. Mostly elementary families so they got to visit Meeker and meet a couple teachers as well as get some books.
January 31, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Turnout was a bit better than expected for a first time activity. Mostly elementary families so they got to visit Meeker and meet a couple teachers as well as get some books.
For not being an engineering class and for having a quick "how do you use this tool" they did a pretty good job.
January 18, 2024 at 4:14 AM
For not being an engineering class and for having a quick "how do you use this tool" they did a pretty good job.