The Spectrum Series

02/11/2026

"Why isn't the puzzle piece widely accepted by the Autism Community as a symbol?"

It's a great question because it does seem, at first glance, a fun way to represent something so misunderstood. The easiest explaination is that autism isn't a puzzle to be solved or a game to be played and won. There isn't a missing piece to any human. It is something that is a part of a whole person. So, implying there is a missing piece of a person's identity implies that the person is not whole or that they need to be solved to be validated.

Instead, we prefer the infinity symbol (usually colored as a rainbow) to show that neruodivergence is a spectrum that has no true beginning or end, but is complete and ever-evolving.

09/03/2025

Supporting DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) is vital to our community.

Neurodivergent people don’t exist in a vacuum.

We live and work within systems shaped by racism, ableism, colonialism, capitalism, gender norms, and so much more.

Being neurodiversity-affirming isn’t just about offering fidget toys or celebrating “different brains.” It’s about:
🎈Challenging neuronormativity
🎈 Addressing systemic barriers
🎈 Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ neurodivergent folks
🎈 Recognizing the intersections of race, class, disability & more
🎈 Making real changes in access, policies, and representation

You can’t affirm neurodivergent people without also being trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and inclusive.

At Blue Sky Learning, our therapists and coaches don’t just acknowledge difference. We actively work to create safer, more inclusive spaces that honour all identities. Neurodiversity-affirming means intersectional.

Book a free 20-minute consult at www.blueskylearning.ca or email hello@blueskylearning.ca

Want to create a more inclusive space for your staff or students? Learn about our DEIA consulting: www.blueskylearning.ca/consultants

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08/06/2025

I'm often asked, "How should I behave around your daughter?"

My answer, "How you would behave around anyone you care about."

If you want to know how easy it can be to love and be yourself around people with autism, just watch their siblings. It can be such a profound and beautiful experience when moments like this happen, even if they are brief or far between.

08/03/2025

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