MOUTH TO HAND LEARNING CENTER

10/29/2025 3 Comments

My Diagnosis

It’s time that we stopped making some things sound nicer than they are. They sound so like they are benign, but they are not. What I am referring to is the word autism. Questions about what the word means abound. These days more and more people proudly brag that they have autism, since suddenly it has become fashionable. I am sick of it. Profound autism is the new name for us. Of course, that will imply cognitive impairment.

There totally needs to be an acknowledgement of what we actually have: a motor disorder. That is the only thing I will accept as my diagnosis.

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12/12/2024 1 Comment

The M2H Xmas Present

The next iteration of Mouth to Hand is here. The construction is over, the signs are going up, the furniture is being bought, the pictures are being hung. The space is opening soon. The final inspection is Monday the 16th, then it’s just a matter of the certificate of occupancy.

Getting sentimental for a moment, I can remember the start of M2H in Judy’s basement so well. There were only about six of us to start: I was one of the first students. It’s incredible how much it’s grown. I am so excited that so many more nonspeakers will be given the gift of M2H. It’s the best present ever.

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9/26/2024 2 Comments

Dysregulation

I am so dysregulated today. I don’t have a clue why. That’s the thing about dysregulation: there’s no rhyme or reason. Seeing Judy is the highlight of my week. Then why am I totally dysregulated? Certain things make sense, like hating school when I used to go. But most dysregulation makes zero sense. Still I can feel that spelling is calming. The thing is, you might think the opposite: it’s so hard for me, after all. The thing is, it’s the only thing that has a chance of helping. As I finish this post, I am completely calm.