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DW - (he/him/his)
@dwbaltimore.bsky.social
Late-Diagnosed Autistic 🎧 Cuban-American 🇨🇺 🇺🇸
Advocate for Linguistically Diverse and Neurodiverse Learners
SelfDeterminedBaltimore.org
English Language Development Teacher
Please check out my Youtube! I talk about lots of stuff!

I can also talk about lots of different stuff, so if you've got ideas...

Like and subscribe and tell me what you want to hear me talk about!

I'm a quick learner!

#autism #autistic #youtube #unmasking #educator #latinx #baltimore
Late-Diagnosed Autistic Teacher | Cuban-American Educator Unmasking in Baltimore
YouTube video by Teaching Unmasked Baltimore
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November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Momma's Home!
YouTube video by Teaching Without the Mask
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November 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I'm not a registered democrat anymore! They are incompetent.

Did you see this bullshit about 86 democrats in support of a bill that "denounces socialism in all of its forms?

Did that include corporate subsidies for the energy industry and agriculture? How about social security and medicare?
Baltimore Progressive Going Third Party
YouTube video by Teaching Without the Mask
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November 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I personally know the people in this volunteer-managed organization!

Please share with your networks and ask them to chip in $5.00 and share it forward!

Together we can support immigrant students in Baltimore!

www.gofundme.com/f/help-immig...
Donate to Hope and safety for local immigrant youth, organized by Katherine Jakuta
This holiday season, the Latino Racial Justice Circle (LRJC) invites you to… Katherine Jakuta needs your support for Hope and safety for local immigrant youth
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November 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
November 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
November 23, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I'm going to start a new audio-visual project with Luna starting today:

#BaltimoreisBeautiful / #BaltimoreEsBonito

While unoriginal, I've got my own ideas of where we can find beauty in Baltimore!

First stop, a fall morning on Lake Montebello with Luna and Jarabe de Palo.
November 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Bobby LaPin for Baltimore!

Senator Bill Ferguson has lost his credibility as a progressive.
He's been bought - we can see it in his campaign finance records and in his policy.

I know from personal experience that Bill isn't just cruel in his policy, he is cruel in how he treats "subordinates."
People vs. Power: In the race against Bill Ferguson, the people of Baltimore will win.
YouTube video by Bobby LaPin
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November 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Luna wants to go on a walk!
Does Luna want to go on a walk with me?
YouTube video by Self-Determined Baltimore: Education Advocacy
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November 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
People are incredibly complex:

Take me for example

I was identified as a "gifted" person around 2nd grade.

Guess how many teachers ever saw my full skill set on display?

About 10%...

I suspect this is true of most children:

They don't feel related to, so they don't show up 100% cognitively!
Relatedness & Teaching - Understanding Underperforming Students from an Internal Frame of Reference
YouTube video by Self-Determined Baltimore: Education Advocacy
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November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Peek-a-woof!
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
My family and I were playing this game we just purchased called, "The Dog's Best Friend." I was skeptical that it might just be a gimmick, but we had a lot of fun and probably burned a few extra calories.
The Dog's Best Friend Game - Trivia With Luna
YouTube video by Self-Determined Baltimore: Education Advocacy
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November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#unmasking #autism with My Teaching Book Collection: Rapid Fire Mini Reviews for Renegade Teachers
#unmasking #autism with My Teaching Book Collection: Rapid Fire Mini Reviews for Renegade Teachers
YouTube video by Self-Determined Baltimore: Education Advocacy
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November 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The flame IS intrinsic motivation. The flame is a product of the environment. We cultivate the flame when we support autonomy, belonging, and competence throughout the school day, and move away from traditional notions of rewards and punishments. youtu.be/id2EoacnA0M
The Flame of Engagement Throughout The School Day - How The Environment Impacts Student Engagement
YouTube video by DWBaltimore
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November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I challenge you to a meme contest... I'm a newb so this should be easy #Trump #affordability #tariffs
November 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I'm talking about engagement and motivation from the perspective of an educator, but this applies to community organizers, political leaders, and probably all humans... We can engage one another when we support autonomy, belonging, and competence.
HOW DO YOU TRIGGER INTRINSIC MOTIVATION?!!
YouTube video by DWBaltimore
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November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
At Councilman Conways campaign launch in congressional primary. Great to meet him in person and get a pulse on his vibes. He’s a chill dude, who I sincerely believe wants to represent all of Baltimore. I could tell he was present with me & you don't always feel that way talking to elected officials.
November 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I can't keep my mouth shut anymore! This is how I really feel!
I'm an Autistic Teacher: This is How I Wish I Could Talk About Teaching in Public
YouTube video by DWBaltimore
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November 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I grow vegetables and BRAINS!!!!
Knowing the Parallels Between Plant Growth and Human Cognitive Development Helps Me Support Learning
YouTube video by DWBaltimore
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November 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Sometimes Autism looks like when you are having a great morning and really enjoying yourself in Mexico City but your face looks like this. That's contentedness...lol
November 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
People called me arrogant, cold, annoying, childish, awkward, clueless, sensitive, and weird throughout my life. Thanks to my autism diagnosis I've learned that I am actually confident, principled, independent, analytical, outspoken, curious, authentic, reflective, compassionate, and unconventional.
Unmasking with My Autistic Passion for Politics and Spirituality
YouTube video by DWBaltimore
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November 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM