PBIS Is Just ABA With Different Letters — PBIS P.B.I.S. stands for Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports, and was the foundation for Manitoba Education’s 2011 policy document, Towards Inclusion: Supporting Positive Behaviour in Manitoba Classrooms. That’s not a typo, the document intended as a guide for creating inclusive schools and classrooms has its roots in behaviourism. The year isn’t…

A real-life example of what ableism and micro-aggressions look like in action — Death by a thousand paper cuts For the record: I am white, which gives me privilege I did not earn. I have not experienced systemic racism. I am Deaf, neurodivergent, and female-presenting, so I have indeed experienced ableism, audism, and sexism. …

Charts, points, and other behaviour management programs touted as “positive” are actually harmful, and ableist AF. — I Am Grateful for Teachers and School Staff First off, I want to express my gratitude to all teachers and school staff everywhere. You have supported our children and students through some very challenging times, and have rarely, if ever, been given due respect for your work. Teachers are under-appreciated, underpaid, and under-resourced. I have worked in schools…

Thanks for catching up, academia. — A recent study concluded that ADHD on its own was not a significant cause of mood disorders or mood-related symptoms. When the researchers controlled for functional problems and executive functioning, the correlation dropped from 48% down to only 15%. Conversely, functional problems and executive functioning accounted for between 42% and…

Days 5–7 of our cross-Canada adventures — Happy Canada Day! For those following for my usual content (psychology, parenting, neurodiversity etc.), I promise to continue writing about those topics alongside my travel stories. Banff National Park We’ve been planning this leg of the trip for the past 2 1/2 years, but it was delayed when covid restrictions prevented inter-provincial travel. Our son, who…

Days 3 and 4 of our Cross-Canada (Mis)adventures — A brief update: Things never go as planned I left off my last story with my family and I essentially stranded on the side of the highway in the middle of nowhere. Our dealership really messed up when they changed out my tires and the lug nuts on one of the wheels had not been tightened properly, leading…

Jillian’s journey, day one (and a half) — The drive for our first day was the longest of the trip. My back hurts. I sang so many songs in the car I started losing my voice. It was so worth it. We arrived at Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan late in the afternoon, with enough time to set…

Stop rating candidates based on criteria unrelated to their prospective roles — Every company’s interview process will be different, depending on their organization, and the type of work they do. However, if you look up sample interview forms, almost all of them have one thing in common: they rate interpersonal and communication skills based on some surface-level, neurotypical-centric behaviours.

A collection of my adventures travelling and camping across Canada — The adventures have begun… Stay tuned to this space for more stories about our family road trips across Canada, and camping all around Canada this summer! Make sure you’ve signed up to receive an email when I publish a new story, so that you don’t miss any of the craziness ;) Days 1 & 2: Grasslands National Park Our Cross-Canada (Mis)adventures Jillian’s journey, day one (and a half)medium.com