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Theresa

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Theresa @theresapolyakov.bsky.social · 12h

Sketching has started back up for the short kid.

#Hyperfocus #SpecialInterest #Artist #Anime #Creative

Drawing on chalkboard. Ani.e style girl with yellow hair

Blonde girl seated on floor drawing on paper mounted to wall. Sketch lines of anime style girl

Theresa @theresapolyakov.bsky.social · 2d

Tall kid did this for art class.

I'm so impressed how his fine motor skills have improved since kindergarten. Even two years ago this would have been a multi session multi day task to complete.

#Autism #Dyspraxia #FineMotor #IEP #SpecEd

Many stripes coloured using only 8 colours over and over

Theresa @theresapolyakov.bsky.social · 9d

The pure joy I feel when the tall kid tells me about the robot they are working on at school.

I was on a robotics TEAM in high school. 🤖

#Robotics #STEAM #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic

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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · 9d

Our October newsletter is out! Register for our AGM (Oct 22 3:45-5:30pm), read the latest blog from Debbie Douglas - OCASI Executive Director, and catch up on sector updates, events, resources, and more!
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OCASI In the Field #159 - October

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The Latest Kate @thelatestkate.bsky.social · 10d

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A drawing of a black cat resting under a blanket. The caption reads, "please be patient with yourself; it all feels overwhelming because it IS overwhelming"

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Theresa @theresapolyakov.bsky.social · 20d

Poolside reading.

"Hermeneutics: A very short introduction" book on tile that coordinates with the cover

Theresa @theresapolyakov.bsky.social · Sep 14

Timeline Cleanse.

#PlantsMakePeopleHappy

Theresa @theresapolyakov.bsky.social · Aug 16

I use impact and refuse to learn

Theresa @theresapolyakov.bsky.social · Aug 6

Some people are surprised I'm #Autistic The signs were always there. Like my obsession with this page. 4yo me knew every detail.
But sure there were no signs.
#Hyperlexic #Precocious #SpecialInterest

Page from old encyclopedia
Page is faces of multiple bat species

Theresa @theresapolyakov.bsky.social · Jul 20

I feel like it's legit a gateway craft.... stitching our way slowly to that inevitable end

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Theresa @theresapolyakov.bsky.social · Jul 15

I thought the perk of aging was we became invisible to that?!?

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Theresa @theresapolyakov.bsky.social · Jul 10

I really love how the colours worked out this season. im not even mad about the morning glories taking over.

#BalconyOasis2025
#BalconyGarden
#ContainerGardening
#PlantsMakePeopleHappy

3 planter boxes on a step style shelf. Petunias, marigolds, lobelia and morning glories
To the right bench covered with a ragrug and cushions
Brick wall behind

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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jul 10

"Have we taken a a giant oppressive step backwards to a time when ‘minority rights’ were constantly attacked and rolled back or didn’t exist at all?" asks Debbie Douglas @ocasi_policy in her latest blog.
Read the July issue of OCASI In the Field: us2.campaign-archive.com?u=0806a3498f...

OCASI In the Field #156 - July

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