First Former Buddy Club President

                            [Image Description:  The image has a light yellow background. "Your disability journey is still valid even if..." is in center-aligned dark orange text at the top of the image. "People often tell you that 'You don't look disabled'" is in left-aligned bright blue text below a restroom sign. "People often tell you that 'You are too smart to be disabled'" is in left-aligned bright blue text below a light bulb. "People often tell you that you are too pretty to be disabled'" is in left-aligned bright blue text below a heart eyes emoji. "Your symptoms aren't as visible as some other people's symptoms" is in left-aligned bright blue text below a light skin toned female with brown hair and a brain. "Your symptoms are more visible than some other people's symptoms" is in left-aligned bright blue text below a light skin toned man with black hair in a motorized wheelc...

[Image Description: There is a dark purple and teal suicide prevention ribbon with a light gray background.  My First Former Buddy Club President logo is in the bottom left corner of the graphic. ] CONTENT WARNING #1:  I would like to mention that I am not a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist.  All content posted on my disability advocate/teacher influencer page is for educational purposes only and not intended to provide any professional services.  Social media should never be used as a substitute for mental health care advice.  If you suspect that you or any loved ones are experiencing any mental health concerns, it is okay to get help, and I highly recommend seeking help from a psychologist, psychiatrist, and/or therapist who is qualified to do so. You can also visit my hotline resources page by clicking on this hyperlink:  Hotline Resources . CONTENT WARNING #2:  FYI that all because a person exhibits these warning signs does not mean that th...

[Image Description: There is an image of a classroom with gray desks, blue chairs, a gray floor, a white board with blurry items attached to it, a clear glass window, and a white ceiling. "How and Why to Use Highly Leveraged Practices (HLP) in High School Life Skills Support Classrooms" is in left-aligned pink text inside of a white text box overlapping the top of the image. ] CONTENT WARNING:   I would like to mention that I am not a  psychologist, therapist, or psychiatrist.   All content posted on my disability advocate/teacher influencer page is for educational purposes only and not intended to provide any professional services.  Social media should never be used as a substitute for mental nor medical health care nor legal advice.  If you suspect that your child is experiencing any social-emotional health concerns, it is okay to get help, and I highly recommend seeking help from a psychologist, therapist, and/or other mental health profes...