Julie MB: an Autism Learner
@autismlearner.bsky.social
Mom of two boys; one autistic, one nonautistic, special ed teacher, and doctoral candidate studying how autistic recommendations impact school supports. Are we learning from the true autism experts (autistics)? And if not, how do we change that?
I’m not autistic but when my son was first diagnosed I would have told me to find autistic people to learn from. I feel like my son lost so much because I was learning from the nonautistics “experts” in autism.
December 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I’m not autistic but when my son was first diagnosed I would have told me to find autistic people to learn from. I feel like my son lost so much because I was learning from the nonautistics “experts” in autism.
It’s truly disturbing how often this happens.
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
It’s truly disturbing how often this happens.
Thank you for all that you do
December 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Thank you for all that you do
It sure is. And it seems like it is happening quickly.
December 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It sure is. And it seems like it is happening quickly.
And people are quickly taught “size of the problem”. A structured and endorsed way to minimize someone’s experiences.
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
And people are quickly taught “size of the problem”. A structured and endorsed way to minimize someone’s experiences.
Congratulations!
December 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Congratulations!
Yes. And true inclusion doesn’t just mean “I know you’re here” it means “I want you here”.
December 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Yes. And true inclusion doesn’t just mean “I know you’re here” it means “I want you here”.
If you are interested, or if you know someone who might be, please comment below or send me a private message. I am eager to hear your perspectives and thoughts about this topic!
December 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
If you are interested, or if you know someone who might be, please comment below or send me a private message. I am eager to hear your perspectives and thoughts about this topic!
I am looking for any special educator in the United States who works with autistic students in grades five through twelve who may be interested in participating. This would involve an interview over Zoom that would take approximately 60 minutes.
December 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I am looking for any special educator in the United States who works with autistic students in grades five through twelve who may be interested in participating. This would involve an interview over Zoom that would take approximately 60 minutes.
Hello, my name is Julie Martin-Beaulieu, and I am a high school special education teacher and doctoral student. I am currently conducting a dissertation study on how recommendations from the autistic community are impacting the services we provide to autistic students in schools.
December 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Hello, my name is Julie Martin-Beaulieu, and I am a high school special education teacher and doctoral student. I am currently conducting a dissertation study on how recommendations from the autistic community are impacting the services we provide to autistic students in schools.
If you are curious about this study, and potentially participating, please read the following official recruitment post. Thank you!
#autism #teaching #specialeducation
#autism #teaching #specialeducation
December 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
If you are curious about this study, and potentially participating, please read the following official recruitment post. Thank you!
#autism #teaching #specialeducation
#autism #teaching #specialeducation
Ugh. This whole idea of nonautistics credentialed professionals positioning them as autism experts is nauseating and dangerous.
December 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Ugh. This whole idea of nonautistics credentialed professionals positioning them as autism experts is nauseating and dangerous.
And this is another reason why nonautistics need to understand autistic masking and burnout. Otherwise we just perpetuate the conditions that lead to both
December 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
And this is another reason why nonautistics need to understand autistic masking and burnout. Otherwise we just perpetuate the conditions that lead to both
It’s unreal
December 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
It’s unreal
OMG I love this! Thank you for posting. I need to add more books to my home shelf and my classroom shelf. This is a great resource
December 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
OMG I love this! Thank you for posting. I need to add more books to my home shelf and my classroom shelf. This is a great resource
Wow. I think I need to read this. I read this review and was hoping it got Asperger right and it sounds like it did. Not interested in reading anything about him that doesn’t accurately reflect his role in the murder of autistic children.
December 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Wow. I think I need to read this. I read this review and was hoping it got Asperger right and it sounds like it did. Not interested in reading anything about him that doesn’t accurately reflect his role in the murder of autistic children.
Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate the message about finding the communication system that works for them. I feel like this is an obvious thing we should be doing that often gets ignored. Love the whole piece!
December 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate the message about finding the communication system that works for them. I feel like this is an obvious thing we should be doing that often gets ignored. Love the whole piece!
Yes. I also see this as a way for certain caregivers/clinicians/educators to opt out of figuring out how to truly help their students. And it reinforces the idea that being able-bodied and able-minded is the goal.
November 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Yes. I also see this as a way for certain caregivers/clinicians/educators to opt out of figuring out how to truly help their students. And it reinforces the idea that being able-bodied and able-minded is the goal.
we are truly entering a scary time
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
we are truly entering a scary time
But your point is well taken. And I hope to continue to do work like this where I can focus more on these nuances. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts!
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
But your point is well taken. And I hope to continue to do work like this where I can focus more on these nuances. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts!
For now my overarching question is, "are special education teachers learning from autistic people?" Intentionally on their part or embedded in PD they attend. And since I am conducting open ended interviews, this can take me to a range of support needs that their autistic students have.
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
For now my overarching question is, "are special education teachers learning from autistic people?" Intentionally on their part or embedded in PD they attend. And since I am conducting open ended interviews, this can take me to a range of support needs that their autistic students have.
Or looks more like being their authentic selves whatever form that may take. I am finding that I am truly enjoying this and hope to continue doing related, but more targeted research if (when?) I completed my dissertation successfully.
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Or looks more like being their authentic selves whatever form that may take. I am finding that I am truly enjoying this and hope to continue doing related, but more targeted research if (when?) I completed my dissertation successfully.
OMG, thank you so much for these responses. I'm at the point now where I am starting to conduct my research and the feedback I have received about these questions was centered around the topic of effective inclusion. So getting at the question of if "successful" inclusion looks more like fitting in
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
OMG, thank you so much for these responses. I'm at the point now where I am starting to conduct my research and the feedback I have received about these questions was centered around the topic of effective inclusion. So getting at the question of if "successful" inclusion looks more like fitting in