Julie MB: an Autism Learner
@autismlearner.bsky.social
Mom of two boys; one autistic, one nonautistic, special ed teacher, and doctoral candidate studying how autistic recommendations impact school supports. Are we learning from the true autism experts (autistics)? And if not, how do we change that?
Yes. I also see this as a way for certain caregivers/clinicians/educators to opt out of figuring out how to truly help their students. And it reinforces the idea that being able-bodied and able-minded is the goal.
November 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Yes. I also see this as a way for certain caregivers/clinicians/educators to opt out of figuring out how to truly help their students. And it reinforces the idea that being able-bodied and able-minded is the goal.
we are truly entering a scary time
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
we are truly entering a scary time
But your point is well taken. And I hope to continue to do work like this where I can focus more on these nuances. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts!
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
But your point is well taken. And I hope to continue to do work like this where I can focus more on these nuances. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts!
For now my overarching question is, "are special education teachers learning from autistic people?" Intentionally on their part or embedded in PD they attend. And since I am conducting open ended interviews, this can take me to a range of support needs that their autistic students have.
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
For now my overarching question is, "are special education teachers learning from autistic people?" Intentionally on their part or embedded in PD they attend. And since I am conducting open ended interviews, this can take me to a range of support needs that their autistic students have.
Or looks more like being their authentic selves whatever form that may take. I am finding that I am truly enjoying this and hope to continue doing related, but more targeted research if (when?) I completed my dissertation successfully.
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Or looks more like being their authentic selves whatever form that may take. I am finding that I am truly enjoying this and hope to continue doing related, but more targeted research if (when?) I completed my dissertation successfully.
OMG, thank you so much for these responses. I'm at the point now where I am starting to conduct my research and the feedback I have received about these questions was centered around the topic of effective inclusion. So getting at the question of if "successful" inclusion looks more like fitting in
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
OMG, thank you so much for these responses. I'm at the point now where I am starting to conduct my research and the feedback I have received about these questions was centered around the topic of effective inclusion. So getting at the question of if "successful" inclusion looks more like fitting in
Honestly...parts of this made me teary-eyed.
Love this, "Autistic burnout forces us to ask a philosophical question society rarely asks- what if wellbeing isn’t about resilience to harm, but about environments that do not require resilience to survive?"
Love this, "Autistic burnout forces us to ask a philosophical question society rarely asks- what if wellbeing isn’t about resilience to harm, but about environments that do not require resilience to survive?"
November 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Honestly...parts of this made me teary-eyed.
Love this, "Autistic burnout forces us to ask a philosophical question society rarely asks- what if wellbeing isn’t about resilience to harm, but about environments that do not require resilience to survive?"
Love this, "Autistic burnout forces us to ask a philosophical question society rarely asks- what if wellbeing isn’t about resilience to harm, but about environments that do not require resilience to survive?"
Especially when that experience is perceived in any way as disruptive to normative values and behaviors. It's easy to opt of out of this work when you are in a position of power by virtue of your able-bodied/able-mindedness.
November 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Especially when that experience is perceived in any way as disruptive to normative values and behaviors. It's easy to opt of out of this work when you are in a position of power by virtue of your able-bodied/able-mindedness.
Yes. Also, even with the best of intentions, there is implicit pressure to revert back to the majority/ableist perspective. It's much easier to focus on conformity than to focus on understanding the perspective of someone whose experience is different from your own.
November 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Yes. Also, even with the best of intentions, there is implicit pressure to revert back to the majority/ableist perspective. It's much easier to focus on conformity than to focus on understanding the perspective of someone whose experience is different from your own.
Yes I have noticed that too. I feel like part of the reason is the pervasive infultration of ableism. It's in the air we breathe and knowledge alone isn't enough to combat it. It requires unrelenting intention.
November 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Yes I have noticed that too. I feel like part of the reason is the pervasive infultration of ableism. It's in the air we breathe and knowledge alone isn't enough to combat it. It requires unrelenting intention.
Agreed. During the 2024 campaign I also did not think it was okay when people started using the word "weird" as an insult to the trump ticket. Not at all okay that people are doing this.
November 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Agreed. During the 2024 campaign I also did not think it was okay when people started using the word "weird" as an insult to the trump ticket. Not at all okay that people are doing this.
Yes! I love @kieranrose.bsky.social . I'm currently studying how much autistic recommendations are impacting services we provide to autistic students and many special education teachers are not familiar with this or with autistic masking. I'm hoping my little study can help raise awareness.
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Yes! I love @kieranrose.bsky.social . I'm currently studying how much autistic recommendations are impacting services we provide to autistic students and many special education teachers are not familiar with this or with autistic masking. I'm hoping my little study can help raise awareness.
If you are interested, or if you know someone who might be, please comment below or send me a private message. I am eager to hear your perspectives and thoughts about this topic! #specialeducation #disability #teachers #autism
November 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
If you are interested, or if you know someone who might be, please comment below or send me a private message. I am eager to hear your perspectives and thoughts about this topic! #specialeducation #disability #teachers #autism
am looking for any special educator in the United States who works with autistic students in grades five through twelve who may be interested in participating. This would involve an interview over Zoom that would take approximately 60 minutes (likely much less).
November 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
am looking for any special educator in the United States who works with autistic students in grades five through twelve who may be interested in participating. This would involve an interview over Zoom that would take approximately 60 minutes (likely much less).
Hello, my name is Julie Martin-Beaulieu, and I am a high school special education teacher and doctoral student. I am currently conducting a dissertation study on how recommendations from the autistic community are impacting the services we provide to autistic students in schools.
November 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Hello, my name is Julie Martin-Beaulieu, and I am a high school special education teacher and doctoral student. I am currently conducting a dissertation study on how recommendations from the autistic community are impacting the services we provide to autistic students in schools.
I agree. This quote from Adam Walton seems to sum it up best for me, "Mild autism doesn't mean I experience autism mildly. It means YOU experience my autism mildly."
November 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I agree. This quote from Adam Walton seems to sum it up best for me, "Mild autism doesn't mean I experience autism mildly. It means YOU experience my autism mildly."
If you are interested, or if you know someone who might be, please comment below or send me a private message. I am eager to hear your perspectives and thoughts about this topic!
#autism #autismresearch
#autism #autismresearch
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
If you are interested, or if you know someone who might be, please comment below or send me a private message. I am eager to hear your perspectives and thoughts about this topic!
#autism #autismresearch
#autism #autismresearch
I am looking for any special educator in the United States who works with autistic students in grades five through twelve who may be interested in participating. This would involve an interview over Zoom that would take approximately 40-60 minutes.
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I am looking for any special educator in the United States who works with autistic students in grades five through twelve who may be interested in participating. This would involve an interview over Zoom that would take approximately 40-60 minutes.
Hello, my name is Julie Martin-Beaulieu, and I am a high school special education teacher and doctoral student. I am currently conducting a dissertation study on how recommendations from the autistic community are impacting the services we provide to autistic students in schools.
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Hello, my name is Julie Martin-Beaulieu, and I am a high school special education teacher and doctoral student. I am currently conducting a dissertation study on how recommendations from the autistic community are impacting the services we provide to autistic students in schools.
I’m trying to focus on ways they promote authenticity versus masking behaviors. Since my premise is that nonautistics need to listen to autistics I don’t want to design interview questions without input from the autistic community
Any feedback is appreciated
Thank you!
#autism #autisticvoices
Any feedback is appreciated
Thank you!
#autism #autisticvoices
August 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I’m trying to focus on ways they promote authenticity versus masking behaviors. Since my premise is that nonautistics need to listen to autistics I don’t want to design interview questions without input from the autistic community
Any feedback is appreciated
Thank you!
#autism #autisticvoices
Any feedback is appreciated
Thank you!
#autism #autisticvoices
1. How do you build relationships with autistic students?
2. How do you respond to a student who is not doing what you are asking them to do?
3. How do you respond to a student who engages in repetitive behaviors- pacing, rocking, tapping pencil
4. How do you support connections between students?
2. How do you respond to a student who is not doing what you are asking them to do?
3. How do you respond to a student who engages in repetitive behaviors- pacing, rocking, tapping pencil
4. How do you support connections between students?
August 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
1. How do you build relationships with autistic students?
2. How do you respond to a student who is not doing what you are asking them to do?
3. How do you respond to a student who engages in repetitive behaviors- pacing, rocking, tapping pencil
4. How do you support connections between students?
2. How do you respond to a student who is not doing what you are asking them to do?
3. How do you respond to a student who engages in repetitive behaviors- pacing, rocking, tapping pencil
4. How do you support connections between students?
This is great! Thank you for sharing it
July 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This is great! Thank you for sharing it