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fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 4d

For neurodivergent kids, Halloween can be more overwhelming than fun.

Prep with social stories & role-play.
Keep costumes comfy, go early, bring sensory supports.
Try inclusive events or home celebrations.
Small steps = a magical night for all.

#SensoryFriendlyHalloween #NeurodiversityAcceptance

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fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 5d

This Halloween, remember: Ghostbusters was born from autistic brilliance. 👻

Dan Aykroyd’s hyperfocus on ghosts turned into a global phenomenon.

#DanAykroyd #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #UnmaskingAutism #Halloween2025

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 6d

Jamie Lee Curtis—star of Halloween—says she’d likely be diagnosed with a learning difference today.

Behind the screams was a student hiding her struggle with humor and grit.

The real horror?
How many bright minds still go unseen. 🎃

#LearningDifferences #JamieLeeCurtis #Halloween

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 7d

Horror icons like Frankenstein & Edward Scissorhands reveal society’s fear of difference. Their stories mirror autistic experiences of otherness, miscommunication, & isolation. Horror isn’t just about fear — it’s about empathy for the misunderstood.

#AutismAcceptance #HorrorAnalysis #Neurodiversity

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 11d

For working parents, Halloween isn’t one night—it’s a whole project. 🎃

Costumes, candy, parties, logistics—each one eats time and energy.

💡 Block prep tasks on your calendar now, not just the holiday itself.

#ParentLife
#WorkLifeBalance
#HalloweenPrep

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 11d

Neurodivergence is real—not a trend.

Social media has blurred the line between awareness & aesthetic.

True understanding starts with empathy, not algorithms.

#Neurodiversity #AuthenticityMatters #AwarenessNotTrend

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 13d

🌿 Learning begins at home and grows through partnership.
When parents and teachers unite, education thrives. 💡

#Education #Parenting #Partnership #LifelongLearning

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 14d

“Hurt people, hurt people.”
But some of us use pain as fuel for empathy 🌱
Healing is resistance — kindness is power.
Helped people help people. 💙
#HealingJourney #KindnessMatters #EmotionalGrowth

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fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 17d

Swap the couch for fresh air 🍂
🎧 Plug in an audiobook or pick your favorite track list
🌞 Morning = energy & focus
🌇 Evening = calm & reflection
👟 Walk for mental clarity, creativity & heart health.
Move. Breathe. Reset. 💫

#WalkAndListen #AutumnReset #SelfCare

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 18d

AR & VR are reshaping classrooms worldwide 🌍

🕶️ VR = full immersion in digital worlds.
📲 AR = adding visuals to real environments.

Together, they’re creating immersive, inclusive, and interactive education for the future.

#EdTech #VRinEducation #ARinEducation #FutureofLearning

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 19d

When we lose federal support:

• Speech therapy & services get delayed or cut
• Classroom staff & tools vanish
• Accountability & oversight fade

We must defend IDEA — not because it’s political, but because it’s just.

📌 Share your voice. Call your rep. #ProtectIDEA #SpecialEd
#InclusionMatters

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 21d

🧬 Nature vs. Nurture: A Modern Perspective 🌱

Are we defined by our genes or our environment? The simple dichotomy is outdated — the answer lies in their dynamic interplay.

#NatureVsNurture #Psychology

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 24d

TGIF: more than “Thank God It’s Friday” 🕰️

Originated in student slang in the 1930s/40s.

Popularized by the 1978 disco film and TGI Fridays (1965).

ABC’s ’80s/’90s block redefined it as “Thank Goodness It’s Funny” to sidestep branding conflict.

A phrase + a story.

#TGIF #TVHistory

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 25d

📱 “Virtual autism” refers to autism-like behaviors in children from excessive screen time, not genetics.

It can cause speech delays, poor eye contact, and attention issues—but is often reversible with reduced screens and more real-world interaction.

#VirtualAutism #ParentTips

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fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · 29d

📚 Oct 5–11 is Banned Books Week 2025 — theme: “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.”

As book bans mount across the U.S., the ALA & Banned Books Week Coalition urge us to defend reading freedom.
Join: host, share, read.

#FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans

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fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 30

Dr. Destiny Huff’s Neuroaffirming Advocacy is a guide for parents & educators navigating IEPs & 504s with dignity.

Learn laws, set strengths-based goals, & foster true inclusion with practical tools & checklists. 🌈

#SpecialEducation #Neurodiversity

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 29

About 15–20% of people worldwide are neurodivergent, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia & more.

Neurodiversity means natural brain variation—not deficits.

Challenges exist, but so do strengths: creativity, focus & innovation.

#Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 23

✨ Reading rut hack:

• Try new genres or
formats
• Revisit old faves
• Set 15-min goals
• Create a cozy nook
• Ask friends or
libraries for recs

Reading joy is just one shift away.

📚 #ReadersLife #BookCommunity

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 22

Teaching children to pay it forward builds empathy & responsibility.

From small daily acts to community service, each kind deed contributes to a larger chain of compassion.

Kids learn best when they see adults modeling kindness in action.

#PayItForward #KindnessChain #ParentingTips

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 19

Children seeking mental health support from AI face dangers: failure to detect crisis, manipulation, stunted development, privacy risks, and harmful misinformation.

AI lacks empathy + accountability. Kids need people, not algorithms.

#ChildSafety #DigitalParenting
#AIethics

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fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 18

Virtual Reality in education turns lessons into immersive experiences—exploring history, science, or skills training in 3D.

It improves retention & empathy but faces challenges: cost, training, equity.

A powerful tool to reimagine learning.

#FutureOfLearning
#VRinEducation

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fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 16

Teaching AI in elementary school means robotics 🤖, games 🎮, literacy 📘, and ethics ⚖️.

Early exposure builds critical thinking & prepares kids for a tech-driven future.

#AIForKids
#EdTech
#FutureReady

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fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 15

Online safety starts at home: clear family rules, open talk, shared-device spaces, parental controls, and teaching kids never to overshare.

Safety = awareness + action.

#OnlineSafety #CyberAwareness

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 12

Kids + AI: use it right!

✅ Ask AI to explain in 3 ways → builds flexible thinking & activates more brain pathways.

❌ Copying answers weakens memory.

AI should guide, not replace thinking.

🌐 www.FPKUniversity.com

fpkuniversity.bsky.social @fpkuniversity.bsky.social · Sep 10

Kids’ eyes = brain trainers.

🎈 Tracking bubbles builds smooth reading skills
👆 Converging eyes improves depth perception
🌳 Looking at trees protects against nearsightedness

Try these vision games this week!

#FPKUniversity