I believe in the potential of all human beings to do fantastic things with our minds! What is holding us back is an #education system that is too reliant on compliance and not on developing skills. People still think that memorization and fact recall is meaningful learning - it’s not!

Check out my new #education and #mentalhealth #podcast based on my experiences as a late-diagnosed #autistic teacher! The first episode talks about why schools prioritize compliance and the cost some neurodivergent and language minority people pay as a consequence :-( rss.com/podcasts/eng...

#neurodivergent people and #neurotypical people need support with understanding each other. This is especially important in #school and at #work …

A lot of #teachers seem confused when I talk about supporting autonomy, belonging, and competence… It’s a mindset. But there are some specific things that achieve it… However, it’s not the activities, but how you treat #students, moment to moment, and day to day. A single activity isn’t enough

#punk #badsinger #dontcare because I’m having fun with it #autism #unmasking

Now is as good of a time as any for them to FINALLY call #fascists fascists! Where are you #democrats? @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social - condemning #socialism in all of its forms? REALLY? Are you incompetent or dishonest? Or are you a fascist too?

What #masking #autism feels like to me!

People love telling us to “just ask for help,” but the moment we do, we get told we’re dramatic, demanding, or difficult. Or worse, ungrateful. And then they wonder why we shut down...

There are certain intense memories that I now realize were where my #autism abutted with #neurotypical norms. My 6th grade #teacher used me as example to teach the word #eccentric #nokidding #latediagnosed

Many of us look dysregulated when we’re actually fine. Excitement gets labelled hyperactivity. Passion gets labelled aggression. Directness gets labelled conflict. All because regulation has been defined through a neuronormative lens that prizes composure over truth.

How my lack of social-emotional reciprocity and literal thinking led to my grandmother throwing my cheese puffs in the trash 😩😩 #autism #autistic #unmasking #late-diagnosis

A student of mine lost his little brother to #asthma over the thanksgiving holiday. I just donated to support their family with the cost of his memorial services, and I'm hopeful some of you might be willing and able to do the same. gofund.me/c02279970

Have you heard of the #neuroarchy? Think #patriarchy, except consider how that impacts neurodivergent people. Society privileges neurotypical people, white people, and males in particular. As if #intersectionality weren’t complex enough! Now we’ve got to smash the NEUROARCHY too!

Why I don't seem #autistic

I'm grateful for my late #autism diagnosis.

Having a blast in #NYC doing #dogfriendly activities! Having Luna and noise cancelling headphones, as well as a clear itinerary with planned breaks made this a great visit! #autism #accommodations #supportneeds

I served in the #PeaceCorps in #Nicaragua from 2014 - 2017. I didn't know it then, but being #autistic made it a unique sensory experience for me. Sometimes the music and sights could be ecstatic. But somewhat more frequently they were overwhelming... In the end, the noise was essential.

Luna and me in #NewJersey en route to #NYC from #Baltimore today! Check out our story! youtube.com/shorts/jqGdu...

I know I sound crazy, but I mean it! #education #reform Self-Determination Theory paves the way!

Taking our #dog to #NYC!

This is one of my fixed routines as an #autistic #cubanamerican #teacher #educator... The whole process and the flavors and the nostalgia... This really helps me feel grounded

#Baltimore just got

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

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?

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...

@briantylercohen.bsky.social tylercohen.bsky.social @mddems.bsky.social s.bsky.social @freestatecoalition.bsky.social coalition.bsky.social @eyesonice-bmore.bsky.social @baltimoredsa.org #BobbyforBaltimore! Lets embrace progressive change together! Let's let service-minded people lead!

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.

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."

Luna wants to go on a walk!

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!

Peek-a-woof!

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.

#unmasking #autism with My Teaching Book Collection: Rapid Fire Mini Reviews for Renegade Teachers

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

#autismawareness #autismo #autista

I challenge you to a meme contest... I'm a newb so this should be easy #Trump #affordability #tariffs

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.

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.

I can't keep my mouth shut anymore! This is how I really feel!

I grow vegetables and BRAINS!!!!

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

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.

The Tech Industry is also coming for education. As a teacher, I am frightened at how much they've disrupted education for the worse. Districts continue to spend more and more on technology that harms students. The goal of EdTech is to replace as many humans as possible with their product. FUCK THEM.

All of these sideshows: the destruction of the White House, the lack of due process in the waters of the Caribbean, the fake peace deals, the openly corrupt pardons; and all of the other manufactured distractions are to make us forget THAT THEY MUST RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES - WE WANT JUSTICE