Absolutely love this perspective

Alice Wong reminded us that community space matters; "Community is magic. Community is power. Community is resistance." May Alice’s memory live on in our shared work, our collective flourishing, and our commitment to freedom and dignity for all. www.thrivingautistic.org/solidarity/

School psychology continues to be a largely white field, despite strides made toward racial representation and equity. Dr. Malone's thoughtful and critical work honors the historical and present experiences of SPs of color and helps us imagine ways to move forward.

Being a school psychologist is so challenging yet incredibly rewarding. This career is more important now than ever. In a time when our government is sending the message that we shouldn't care about the most marginalized members of society, we care even harder. That in itself is an act of revolution

This is really important. OCD isn't a fun personality quirk, it causes immense suffering. This is compounded for people of color w. OCD, who are more likely to be misdiagnosed and undertreated.

The version of "Born in the USA" that Bruce Springsteen wanted to release originally- he was told it wouldn't sell. Seems fitting for today

the story today is of a profoundly low energy military parade being met with millions of americans in nationwide protests denouncing the dictatorial pretensions of the president

Some of this information is specific to Montgomery County (Maryland), but a lot of it is nationally applicable. If you have the privilege of citizenship, especially if you're white, now is the time to familiarize ourselves with how to protect our neighbors and communities from ICE.

I am so thankful that my daughter's pediatrician offered MMR at 6 months because of this outbreak. A reminder that adult immunity to measles can wane over time, so it's always safe to get a booster. We have to protect each other, because this administration certainly won't.

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Do you identify as a Latine individual (student, practitioner, faculty, etc.) in the field of school psychology? If so, please consider participating in our research study by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the following link: utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

This is very true. And at the same time, autistic people with high support needs who will never be able to live independently or have a job are also fully worthy of a dignified life. Not participating in capitalism doesn't make someone a tragedy.

RFK called autism a "tragedy" that "destroys families and children". Lack of supports and resources is a tragedy. Ableism is a tragedy. Loss of medicaid and section 504 would be a tragedy. Our current administration is a catastrophic tragedy. But autism is not and never will be a tragedy.

A reminder that if the government can send migrants to a prison camp without any due process, it can send U.S. citizens there, too. I know because this happened to me and my family in 1942.

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility — a time to celebrate the strength, beauty, and resilience of trans people around the world. Join us in uplifting trans voices, honoring their contributions, and standing up to the discrimination they continue to face.

Our goal should always be to presume competence and honor the inherent dignity of every single student we work with.

As we honor Women’s History Month, let’s remember the strength and resilience of enslaved women who fought for freedom and shaped history. Their resilience continues to inspire the fight for justice today. 165 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

My daughter isn't old enough to have the MMR vaccine. If you have the ability to vaccinate your children and choose not to, you are endangering not only your own child but your entire community.

Just so we’re clear: There is NO version of reality where dissolving the Department of Education isn’t a spectacularly bad idea. “But we’ll save money!” Oh right, because gutting education has always led to a stronger economy and a more successful country. My bad, my bad 🤡🤡

Ramadan Mubarak to all my friends and colleagues who are observing. May this be a month of peace and transformation for you 🌙♥️

This won't stop at removal from the military. This administration is trying to complete erase trans existence, by any means necessary. It's up to all of us to protect our trans brothers and sisters.

Im excited to take place in the economic blackout boycott tomorrow. I hope you'll join me and millions of others.

The Trump admin has set up a DEI snitch line at Linda McMahon's department of ed. enddei.ed.gov You know what to do. Become ungovernable.

This Valentine's Day, I'm focusing on the love I have for my community despite the times we're living in. This administration can't erase trans, disabled, undocumented, or other marginalized folks despite their efforts. I see and love you all. We will take care of each other.

Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl performance is why funding arts and humanities matters. We have Kendrick because his teacher introduced him to poetry and writing.

The flood of headlines is no accident—overwhelm is a tactic. The goal? To exhaust us into silence. But history teaches us this: when systems consolidate power, we must sharpen our discernment and double down on collective action. #CollectivePower #StayEngaged #Resist #Discernment

More of this, less complying in advance

All communication is valid communication!

1. School systems across the United States are declaring they will not comply with Trump's anti-trans executive order. MCPS, Maryland said they will fiercely protect their teacher sand students. Columbus City Public Schools president: "bring it on." Subscribe to support my journalism.

By law, a student's immigration status (or that of their parents) does not affect their right to a public education. As school psychologists, we are charged with supporting the well-being and upholding the rights of all students #NASPadvocates www.nasponline.org/research-and...

As educators, it's our job to protect children. Know your rights and your students' rights under FERPA.

"The beginning of your resistance isn’t going to the ballot box. It’s making a personal and spiritual choice to see both the world as it is and how it could be. To defiantly protect your hope and belief that you deserve better, that everyone deserves better"

Black Men In Psych celebrate the legacy & impact of the late great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We honor/uphold his profound commitment to Black Liberation around the world as well as a more diverse, equitable, & inclusive society for all individuals. Rest in Power ✊🏾👊🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾💪🏾💫 #BlackMenInPsych #BMIP

These executive orders on banning federally funded entities from recognizing trans people or disallowing them from using the bathroom are not self-executing or immediately enforceable. They require formal rule making at a minimum. They are a scare tactic. Ignore and do not comply in advance.

Encourage folks to do better: "Make no mistake: The R-word is hate speech. It’s a slur against people with intellectual disabilities. But somehow, it’s still sneaking its way into everyday conversation, social media posts—& even hit TV shows." From @thearcus.bsky.social: thearc.org/blog/the-r-w...

I really enjoyed reading this. It explains a lot of the reasons why I don't use the words "symptoms", "deficits", or "abnormalities" in my reports. Autistic traits/characteristics don't need to be "cured".

We need to redefine what autism is. The medical model is based on deficiencies we have in the neurotypical world. We are more than that. We are different. We are part of a diverse world. If we want a better world. We can’t base autism on what we can’t do…

My daughter is three months old tomorrow! I am so damn proud of us for making it out of the newborn trenches and surviving the 4th trimester. If you're reading this in the depths of #PPD or #PPOCD- it gets so much better.

A lot of folks don't know about the heavy environmental impact of AI. We don't need AI-generated art, we need our earth to not be on fire.

***Help Please**** I was connected with a doctoral student trying desperately to finish her dissertation. She's conducting 30 min interviews with Black women who are licensed mental health practitioners working w/ Black women. Please hit my inbox if you're interested! #AcademicSky #BlackEduSky

Loved this month's Communique. I'm so happy to see us moving in this direction in the field of school psychology (this is in the most recent volume 53-issue 3 for those with NASP memberships)

Finally migrated from the bad place to the good place! Maternity leave seemed as good a time as any. Searching for my school psych/OCD community 🧠