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Tori Lehinger
ContributorTori is a Connect contributor writing on autism education and special-education practice.
Articles by Tori
Autism Resources How the Growth Mindset and Multiple Intelligence Theories Can Help Autistic* Students Grow
People have always viewed intelligence as a fixed inherent trait. You’re born smart, average, or you’re doomed to a failed life. Not only that but we use it as a measurable trait to be compared with...
Tori Lehinger
Dec 30, 2022 · 5 min read
Behavior & Sensory Ask an Autistic*: What Do Meltdowns Feel Like?
And How Can I Help? When I was young I would lose all control if I accidentally touched a seat belt strap, if I heard certain sounds, if someone entered my room, or if my mom put sweaters on...
Tori Lehinger
Sep 5, 2022 · 5 min read
Autism Resources Romaine Calm: Getting Picky Eaters to Eat the Rainbow
How the Magic of Gardening Can Help Picky Eaters I’ll never forget my first garden. I was five and had just finished reading The Gardener by Sarah Stewart. It left me with this lasting...
Tori Lehinger
Aug 21, 2022 · 5 min read
Classroom Strategies How Autism and/or ADHD Can Destroy Motivation
Why Is Motivation Different for Autistic Individuals? Motivation is something we all struggle with, occasionally. Most people can eventually pull through and do what they need to do. For...
Tori Lehinger
5 min read
Autism Resources Autistic Vs. Having Autism:* The Importance of Labels
Meanings we attach to words can have a huge impact, influence, and change the attitudes and tones of conversations. “Autistic person” and “person with autism” may have the same definition...
Tori Lehinger
5 min read
Language & Communication Why Autistic/ADHD People Are Drawn to Other Autistic/ADHD People
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends I was diagnosed when I was 28. Being late diagnosed, I started to read more about autism and ADHD and suddenly realized so many people I know fit these...
Tori Lehinger
5 min read