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Neurodiversity among Vulcans, and the language they use. (Note: most of this is my own speculation; vocabulary is constructed from the VLD.)

The Vulcan language has a word for autism, saktra-nosh (saktraik for autistic). I can't break this down to the roots because I don't know what sak- is. (-tra is a plural and nosh is condition). But that got me thinking, and I think really saktra-nosh is simply a translation, the word used for autism in humans. Vulcans have their own forms of neurodiversity, both because their brains function differently and because their culture normalizes different things.

Some of what we call "low support needs/ type 1 autism" is not pathologized at all among Vulcans. I wouldn't say "all Vulcans are autistic," but I would say these traits are common enough among Vulcans that they're considered a variation of normal. Vulcan children are normally hyperlexic, have acute senses, talk like "little professors," struggle with emotional regulation, and need to be explicitly taught social skills. When a child has more trouble with emotional regulation or sensory control than usual, they may receive additional coaching, but it's not considered a disorder as such. After the usual training, a Vulcan can usually repress emotion all day, or endure even noisy environments like a Terran restaurant, provided they meditate adequately at night. But Vulcan society prefers to avoid such strain in the first place by building calm, quiet environments. It's understood that everyone finds these things a struggle. Some humans find this problematic, as they prefer authenticity and emotional expression and it bothers them to think of everyone repressing themselves all the time. Others, however, find it soothing to be freed from contact with other people's emotions and live in an environment where bluntness is favored. Autistic academics of other species often apply to work at the VSA for this reason.

Some other autistic traits are considered typical of vik-glashaya. It is a condition that has been known since antiquity, when a person with these traits was normally designated vik-glashausu, guarder of wells. These people have acute senses, including telepathy, but lack the ability to silence those senses using the mental disciplines. They also may have deficits in executive function, hand-eye coordination, and speech. Some of these difficulties are now helped by therapy, but the traditional way is still followed where the person is given a career they thrive in. Many vik-glashausular work in the arts, which is likely the reason why artists are not expected to give interviews or appear in public. The work is supposed to speak for itself.

Something like level 3 autism has also been known since antiquity. It entitles a person to a full-time paid caregiver/telepathic translator and a number of other supports. The word in Vulcan is zhit-fam-kau, wordless wisdom. Significant speech delay (i.e. learning to speak well past the age of 4-6 when neurotypical Vulcans begin speaking, or not speaking at all) is a key diagnostic criterion. Because of telepathy, these individuals were always known to be capable of complex and interesting thought, and even before the Reform were treated with respect and care. When you see adults holding hands in public with the full hand, in the way humans do, that is nearly always a zhit-fam-kausu and their caregiver. This allows constant telepathic communication and reassurance, something that makes it a lot easier to go out in public. It also helps that a zhit-fam-kausu will normally have telepathic bonds with all caregivers, which makes it almost impossible for them to get lost. This condition is common enough that most Vulcans are familiar with it and there's no shame attached when a zhit-fam-kausu behaves inappropriately by Vulcan standards. The cause is sufficient.

L'tak terai, on the other hand, is a disability with a certain level of stigma because it is so rare on Vulcan. However, the notable success of one individual with this condition has done a lot to lift the stigma, and there is now a training program for l'tak terai therapists at the VSA. This disability affects reading ability as well as a few other skills.

Ritsuri-su'us-nosh is a disability similar to dyscalculia which also affects skills such as time sense and the ability to control autonomic functions. It's considered a much more serious condition than dyscalculia on Earth, and there is a large field in disability research working on the best therapies for this condition. Math just happens to be a much larger part of Vulcan society than it is on Earth.

Kash-awek'es, mind solitude, is the lack of telepathy. It's common in some ethnic subgroups, but not considered disabling as long as one has friends and family capable of initiating a meld from their end. Some centuries ago, a number of leaders with this condition managed to spread the idea that it was the presence of telepathic ability that was the disorder, which led to a time period, especially in the area around Shi'kahr, when most people hid their abilities and training was difficult to come by. Melding was considered perverse and the ability to do so a disease. Fortunately this ideology did not last long or spread very far, and Vulcan soon returned to its telepathy-centric traditions. It's now acknowledged that great variety exists in telepathic ability from person to person, and there is no shame in whatever level of talent you happen to have.

Bendii-nosh is a degenerative condition of old age, once considered rare, though currently it is believed that its true prevalence has been underestimated since so few sufferers seek diagnosis, assuming instead that they are suffering from a personal weakness. Medical professionals dealing with seniors are urged to be proactive in screening their patients and reassuring them that the condition is not their fault.

There are many more neurodevelopmental conditions experienced by Vulcans; these are just a few of the most common. Vulcans rarely mention any of these, but that's not necessarily because of shame. Most of the time, it's because (like almost everything else) they don't consider it any of your business.

Feel free to add any other conditions I have omitted!

[valeriefauxnom]

Things You May Or May Not Know And/Or Remember About the Royal Family

Exactly what it says on the tin, here's at least 3 things for each family member that you may not know!

Leonidas:

-I'll use my freebie here to cheat and pull out the 'he has a pet panther that has given jewlery and metal to wear' because I want to spread this niche detail about. Evidence for that one you can find in this link here. But yes, by all accounts Leonidas seemed to have a pet panther, and no he does not talk about it once. It also explains his sudden competence to know that cats shouldn't have grape juice in the comics when correcting Emile, because he has one... a big one, mind you, but he's got a cat!

-His curry obsession in the comics is implied to have been a thing passed on and or learned from Aurelius, which is perhaps the only thing Leonidas seems to like about his father!

-Leonidas is 99% of the time Very Serious in his wording of things, but I gotta hand it to this line for being probably the single silliest thing he's said in canon entirely on his own volition (ie, not being heavily coached by Mym/Siren):

-Mars is not his first dragon

-Is actually the first to exit the main campaign at ch.16, though he does a good job of acting as Euden's secretary afterwards by directing Ilia to him at the Sacred Tree and requesting Emile's army at Grams

-Has either bought or built a completely separate manor in the capital despite being the crown prince and thus likely king

-Declares Valkaheim the new capital of a re-established Alberia (not to be confused with New Alberia) mid-canon, in effect making himself King of Alberia

Phares:

-At some point in canon, Phares crept back to Clave Loy'elune, snuck back in the cave where Everything Went Down, and stealthily did a little cutting of Alberius/Chthonius' corpse

-Phares is not actually the first sibling to dive into alchemy, even if he ultimately does end up the most learned in it - Leonidas actually was the first, and it's more implied Phares' initial interest was out of the slight rivalry they have

-Per the 'meet the cast' thing they did at the end of the lifespan, Phares is skilled at reading ancient languages

-Is the direct reason for guns manacasters re-emerging in the modern day, or at the very least the reason they emerged as early as they did. How?

He's apparently also schooled enough in archeology to then be able to teach Chelle... which then gave her the knowledge and ability to start finding manacasters and restoring them:

Chelle:

-Has sent her betrothed (Elua) to be executed

-When younger, used to harass Leonidas and Phares trying to chill out together, which they did not like

-Was devoted to the idea of getting Cat Sith as her dragon long before she ever could pact

-In one wyrmprint, suggests she still dreams of ascending Alberia's throne, which raises Questions of how she intends to do so since she seems to get along very well with her elder brothers and vice-versa:

-Liiiiittle bit shaky here since it's based on my observation/memory and not a concrete fact as the others, but if I'm right, Chelle is the only member of the currently-pacted family who does not shapeshift. Phares is not pacted for at least a good bulk of canon, Leo does in ch.12, Valyx 6, Euden... everywhere, Zethia and Nedrick in tree drama... The closest she gets is in her gala story, but decided against it.

Valyx:

-Valyx may seemingly need glasses, as every time he dons them in canon and in the comics, they seem to be of a more functional variety than Chelle's clearly decorative one. They also seem pretty consistent in design.

-His battle standard isn't 'just' a bear - it's a 'greatbear', which I'm guessing is just a Really Big Bear

-His journey to pact with Thor was seemingly fraught - not many wanted to come, and of those that did, many got smote by Thor and died

-Prior to Euden, his forces were undefeated

-Has nearly executed Malora for espionage (after she ironically convinced him into doing so over lifelong imprisonment after correctly pointing out she'd just seduce her way out of a prison cell)

-Became the military leader of, essentially, Grastea's NATO, at the end of canon before he and the most of the siblings got smote in ch.25

Beren:

-Has said 'okie-dokie'

-Canon's variety of him is the only one to get as far as he has in life in the entire span of worlds:

-This isn't hidden knowledge at all, per se, but I never will get over the fact he chooses his alias to be 'Ed'. Like. Ed????

-Beren's problems with black mana began at birth; Leonidas wanted to kill him but by the time he gained the authority to do so had somehow grown 'too strong' for him to manage that.

-Somewhat surprisingly per the character intro, likes 'quiet places', which is both understandable as the only thing he's known and shocking, since I might have otherwise thought he wouldn't for the reminder of his previous imprisonment

-Has brass knuckles dangling down from his straitjacket (and is not wearing pants), which makes me dream of a playable Beren that's not a spellcaster and instead just beats people up with fisticuffs

Emile:

-Explicitly had the hots for humanoid Mercury, making him one of the three royal family members that even so much as hinted towards any romantic inclination

-His Gala portrait has several hidden details, including a ghost Aurelius hiding/watching over him and the dome above him depicting his regular form leading soldiers

-Is so insensitive to spiritual matters that he cannot perceive ghosts in the slightest!

-You might have noted the lack of mention of him in my shapeshift spiel.... and that's because he technically did shapeshift once, but it wasn't when he was pacted. Instead, he did it from tapping into Euden's pacts with his and Mercury's permission! So yeah, it's... complicated.

-His Gala form gains a single earring suspiciously similar to Leonidas', which makes me personally think he was trying to copy Leonidas' overall presence/grandeur, but chickened out at the pain. Funnily enough, he and Leonidas are the only ones in the fam consistently depicted with earring(s) in unit art, as Chelle only rarely features them in other art! ...Zethia may technically seem to be wearing them in 'Endless Waltz', but this event is, well, dubiously canon, as there never really was a time in which she could party with Luca and then become Empress (even if Emile playing ocarina will never get old).

Euden:

-Is so terrible at using knives in the kitchen that Cleo seems seriously concerned he's about to faint from blood loss and orders him to lie down

-Did ask Leonidas pre-canon where the heck Beren was, only for Leonidas to tell him that he went 'missing' despite knowing full well the truth

-Hobbies include writing and seemingly playing violin, even though that latter bit was sidelined for a while as Aurelius instead forced him to learn piano

-His royal fam t-shirt that's part of the running joke in the comics is actually pink and red, the one time we see it in color:

(By the way, Leonidas' is orange-red, Emile's is green, and we never see the colors for Phares' but I'd guess blue since 2/3 are tied to their usual color schemes/theme)

-Also a silly comic fact that he has a little wallet with his face on it that he sometimes gives to people, and his seal also bears his face (as WillofWinnie recreated the latter here)

-Was so bad at swordplay that even after years of practice, complete novices could beat him

-Likes taking walks with the doggy in the woods when he's feeling bad

Zethia:

-Has her own bank of quotes even as an NPC adventurer for her brief stint in ch.1 as a 'party member', one of which is 'I admit, every now and then, I wonder how *I* would look in a suit of armor...'

-She also notes that she's not 'wholly unfamiliar' with the sword due to watching Euden practice so much

-Has said the word 'damn' before

-Literally almost beat up Morsayati with just her and Zena in ch.5, impressively

-Likes wildlife/nature and making flower crowns

-In a mix of other lore and her, birds are a holy symbol in the Ilian faith, which might explain why she's often depicted with them and why comic!Zethia feels the need so often to help chicks back to their nest

-If I can include Zena, Aurelius actually was alive in her world for a while, and was the reason she was able to cross into all the others she did

-Kinda personal, kinda lore, but Zethia did kinda break her vows as Auspex when pacting with Bahamut, as a pact is something that puts her in the line of succession when she forswore ascending, in a thing I wish was addressed.

Also, she'd technically be higher than Euden in the line of succession to the Alberian throne because they seem to operate on a 'pact+age' determinate of order, and she is a month or two older.

Nedrick:

-With Zethia, seems to have a line of scales running down part his leg after formally pacting with Bahamut

-Relatedly, his Gala unit still has the faint hints of the Alberian dragon symbol oft used to tie characters to the land and the royal fam on its base

-Nedrick seldom speaks or even thinks of Euden's name, which, while that very well might be deliberate in the sense of him not wanting to acknowledge Euden's replacement of him down to the name (a thing he seems also dedicated to pretending he doesn't care about his 'abandonment'), but he does make an exception the moment he realizes with Zethia that Euden is going to die:

-Likes quiet forests, which theoretically means he could jive with Zethia and Beren rather well in this regard

-Really doesn't seem to like people not talking to him if he wants an answer:

-Seldom eats or sleeps and instead supplements this lacking self-care by just absorbing mana around him

So, yeah, there's some of the quirks and little moments of the fam! All of the plain statements of fact come from moments in Dragalia instead of them just being individual headcanon, which I'd be happy to point out to any who are curious where they come from!

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tgr live journal - ch 14-15

my reactions as i read tgr

(all chapters)

tgr live - ch 14-15

hmmm the story far.... our heroes have a supportive friendship and count each other among the various people they find attractive

but do they answer each other's needs?

what DO they need?

Jean is 19, breathing (and a scorpio), so i'm sure he's got no problem with sensation for sensation's sake. But he has the soul of a poet in there somewhere, and he knows love is real, even without book or movies, because he saw it, every day, right under his nose

i think that's really why Zane's story is so important to me. however broken he has become I feel he is essential to Jean's healing...

what part of Jean doesn't like being in boxes do you not understand

Jean respects authority

Jean doesn't like rebellion

hmm

has Jean met Neil

so cute that Jeremy worries he's prickteasing Jean

... you do know he's French, right?

LOLLLL what did i just tell you

au revoir Jeremy's executive functions

hey wait a minute - remember how the Foxes all pestered Neil to bring a date to the banquet? Shouldn't Jeremy have pressured Jean to bring a nice bit of arm candy? That's not very captainy of you Jere

what did you do to White Ridge's captain's career and reputation - did you out him as a druggie?

was he your dealer?

why didn't you get dragged down too?

who are the other teams at the banquet?

is one of Jean's now-graduated tormentors here as a coach or something

No really, go crazy with Ivan, yolo

Captains leader board:

Riko hookup count: 1 confirmed

Jere hookup count: half a dozen confirmed, unconfirmed number is unknown but assumed to be a large integer raised to an even larger exponential power

why do they even call these things banquets, why don't they just call them what they are - the Jerry Springer Show But With Nice Suits

hmm so it WAS a sex scandal, of course it was a sex scandal, it's Nora

cocaine, how 80s

you want sympathy for cocaine addiction? you think you know addiction?? HAVE YOU EVER READ AFTG?????

i love how literally EVERYBODY believes in Perfect Court, it's like Oz

am I the only one maliciously enjoying all the sins of Jeremy's sexual past coming back to haunt him all at once

i've been at parties like this but it's funny when it happens to someone else

Jean's determined to confiscate at least one cigarette packet this season

i don't think Jean's a prude by nature, Jeremy, and he should be well aware of your sluttiness by now

just tell him, whatever it is I guarantee he's heard so very much worse

stop saying 'another team arrived' in this foreboding manner

is it Montana

oh good we're back to Jeremy's love life, sponsored by the BMW motor company. BMW, the ultimate driving machine. More power, less consumption. The new X5 is stronger and quieter than ever!

Jeremy has a type and it's wankers

I hate how very clear my mental picture of Ivan is

Jeremy you delectable morsel. please use a fucking condom.

choking is extremely dangerous btw

the neck is a tricky area... very fine line between ok and too late to say sorry

oh Laila. how's he going to fuck someone who respects him when he doesn't respect himself?

whoa

ok so we always knew it was going to be drugs or suicide or sex scandal... the only thing we got wrong was the 'or'

and somehow this is STILL not in the top 5 most shocking things to happen so far

Jeremy - I got raided by the police in the middle of a depraved cocaine-fuelled gay orgy that destroyed the careers of dozens of my peers and claimed the life of my baby brother

Jean - ok

Jeremy - I'm also studying to go to Harvard Law School

Jean - OH MY GOD THE BETRAYAL I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOU ANYMORE

totally boss move to round off the scandal of the decade with an advertisement for your oral skills Jeremy - that's the kind of genius that just cannot be taught

ironically a depraved cocaine-fuelled gay orgy would have done absolute wonders for Jean's previous captain

and speaking of... how the hell was Riko not exploiting this scandal at every opportunity??

did he not know?

oh gods

i just thought of an even better question

... does Kevin know?

---

maybe Kevin did know...

was he encouraged by the idea that you could fail to save someone

and still be someone worth saving?

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[mariatesstruther]

miller family restaurant (the bear insp) au in which young upstart chef ellie comes to stage at jackson, a world-class restaurant run by the famous world-renown miller brothers and their wives

executive chef maria miller recruits ellie from FEDRA culinary school, in which she has garnered a reputation for being a tough as shit student but the most resourceful and quick chef under 20 that anyones seen in years. maria visits FEDRA one day as a favor for marlene, who is connecting her with ellie in hopes that a staging experience at somewhere upscale will be a better fit for her than, as ellie puts it, “being stuck in a shithole amateur cooking camp.”

from what marlene tells maria, ellie is just too quick and too precise and too damn good to be contained at FEDRA culinary school, at least for right now. most young chefs are there because FEDRA is a big name and they want big reputations: ellie is there because being a chef is all she knows, all she has, and that’s exactly the type of chef FEDRA wants. marlene fought to have her there, at first, because she thought ellie would be a good fit.

turns out, ellie is somewhat of a goddamn nightmare to teach, especially in FEDRA’s rigid environment. as skilled as she is, ellie is far too creative, too independent, too quick to improvise over following her sous’ orders. other students loathe working beside her because they can’t keep up, and the teacher’s can’t stand coaching her because she acts like they have nothing to teach her (which, to be fair, they really don’t. she’s a beast.)

marlene is thinking that ellie may benefit from some real experience in a fast-faced, high-functioning restaurant, where she can either learn to work with a team or get her inexperienced ass metaphorically kicked. so she calls up maria and asks if she has any time to allow ellie to stage at jackson, the most famous chilean-southern soul fusion restaurant in texas (or anywhere. because there isn’t enough of this type of fusion cuisine at all, especially recognized in fine-dining. even though it’s so mf GOOD okay lets move on).

maria meets ellie and loves her, mostly because the young and cocky chef reminds her of the greener version of tess she met in culinary school. she gives ellie a stern but heartfelt one-one-one that can basically be summed up with “fuck around in my restaurant, and find the fuck out,” and invites her to stage.

chef de cuisine/head chef joel miller greets ellie on her first day with nothing but barked orders and grumpiness. he’s a fucking asshole, but every move he makes in the kitchen is as sharp and precise as a killer. he plates like a dream and pushes orders out faster than anyone ellie’s ever seen, so she decides to stick by him and keep up. at first he’s resistant and annoyed—he keeps sending her away to help esther on pastries—but eventually he sees how fast she picks things up and how eager she is to learn. one day he overhears her telling esther that before FEDRA she was completely self-taught, and it astonishes him: suddenly, he can’t deny his own desire to work with and teach her.

so he does. he keeps her close in the kitchen and orders her to watch his every move and step, which she does with hungry eyes. she does not, unfortunately, hold back the snark—no matter how many times he tells her to shut her damn trap, chef, and focus up.

(he relents pretty quickly when she snaps to reveal, annoyed and fed-up, that she can fucking focus better when her mouth is moving along with her hands. after that, joel never gets on her for talking while she works. he lets her and his sous chef chat away)

sous chef tommy miller is everyone’s favorite chef, undoubtedly more kind and friendly in the way he handles the kitchen staff than his older brother (who people still love, but c’mon. chef joel is scary.) tommy delights in the way ellie gives joel shit and doesn’t hesitate to join in whenever he gets the chance. any and every time his wife maria pops in the kitchen, he manages to bypass whatever he’s doing to sneak her a lightening-quick kiss. whenever joel calls out orders to the kitchen, tommy answers back “yes, jeff!” which ellie loves and copies. they are fast friends and a great working pair, and he makes sure that ellie has as much fun as she can while she stages with jackson.

ellie doesn’t see much of the general manager, but anytime she does, tess servopoulous is speaking and moving with undeniable, intimidating purpose. she’s always fixing an issue or solving a problem before ellie even realizes or hears that there is one. one day, ellie runs into her after a busy night and starts to introduce herself—tess stops her with a “i know who you are, maria and joel and tommy all told me great things about you. plus, i havent had to deal with you, yet, if you know what i mean, so you must be doing great. lets go out to eat sometime, yeah?” which nearly knocks ellie completely over, she’s so excited. she goes home that night so happy she could float.

near her last day of staging, tess and maria take ellie out one day to tour around local places they love, introducing her to their favorite dishes and chef friends they keep in touch with around austin. more than one, tess introduces ellie as our little protégé, which makes her blush and want to hide her face.

by the end of the day they’re stuffed, but tommy and joel join them at some pastry place for desert. theyre all together and shooting the shit, and ellie is getting so so so emotional thinking about not getting to be with her little jackson family anymore. she knows that there’s nowhere else she’s grown more as a chef, as a person, as a daughter: there is no place else she’d rather be.

maria pulls out a pizza-themed thank you card and some papers and ellie thinks that this is it, that they’re doing some cruel sick little goodbye that they think is heartfelt but is really nothing but goddamn cruel. she wants to cry and scream and get up to leave, but suddenly maria opens the card and the THANK YOU! written on the inside is crossed out and replaced with, in tess’s shit ugly handwriting WE LOVE YOU! PLEASE STAY?

and tommy says those papers maria are holding are her contract, which they want her to go over because they want to hire her at jackson, they want her to stay. tess says she already feels like family there and maria tells her she brings new life to jackson, a new energy present in the kitchen and the food now that’s all thanks to her. tommy says he’s never seen the staff, and his grumpy ass older brother, so lively. when she’s still silent, stunned and trying not to cry, joel says that it’s her decision, but he’d want no one but her by his side, in the kitchen or anywhere.

so she cries, and she signs, and she stays.

[indianabonez]

How did you get those accommodations? Asking not for a friend

I met with my schools disability center over a zoom call with an advisor from there to go over my documentation & what i struggle with. They went through with me to see what they could offer that I might need and sent me back a list with all the information about each, as well as links to academic coaching for executive function skills. All students with accommodations get priority registration at my school no matter what though.

[academicresourcesblogs]

Boost Your Career Growth with Peak Academic Coaching’s Expert Executive Coaching

Have you ever wondered how some people build the perfect career so effortlessly? Their secret is often a good career coach. With the right coach from Peak Academic Coaching, you can handle challenges and reach your career goals faster.

For beginners and professionals, having an executive functioning coach can make a big difference. It is like a trusted guide that helps you make smart choices, build your brand, and stand out. If you are ready to grow, here are seven benefits of hiring an executive coach from this organization!

Clarity in Visions and Goals:

Peak Academic Coaching has an expert team of professionals who have expertise in the field. They provide clear information that highlights your goals and visions in life. If you want guidance to make your career bright, you can count on this firm.

Increase Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness:

If you are struggling with issues and want to improve, you can choose the services from Peak Academic Coaching! It offers the best and most reliable executive function skills coaching at an affordable rate, which can help you increase self-awareness and enhance emotional intelligence.

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Conclusion:

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[ot-stheh]

"I Am Sam" is a movie that explores the challenges faced by people with mental illness, The movie tells the story of Sam, a man with an intellectual disability a  mental illness that involves problems with general mental abilities that affect Intellectual functioning which includes  learning, problem solving, judgement and Adaptive functioning that includes activities of daily life such as communication and independent living (American Psychiatrist Associations 2023). This blog entry will reflect on this movie, reviewing the events from the perspective of an OT. 

Sam  functions at the age of a 7 year old and manages to raise his daughter Lucy to the age of  7 , when she turns 8 and her intellectual ability grows to be higher than  his ,He is shown in this film as  struggling to be a good father to his daughter, Sam faces many barriers to performing his role as a father due to his mental illness. His problems increase when social services get involved and he wants to take Lucy away from Sam to foster care as they believe he does not have the capacity to take care of his daughter Lucy. This leads to Sam fighting for her daughter in the court of law with the help of a lawyer, Rita.

  

Sam was presented to be struggling to engage in some occupations as well such as his occupation as an employee, he had difficulty with tasks such as organizing the shelves, operating the cash register, and interacting with customers and co-workers. He also had difficulty participating in community activities, such as going to the library or attending events. These challenges are due to his difficulty with executive functioning, social interaction, and emotional regulation, all of which are impacted by his mental illness. These difficulties are some of the reasons why it was presented in court that he does not have the ability to take care of 8-year-old and therefore lost custody of his daughter. These difficulties deprived him of his meaningful role, that of a father. 

 Not only does this movie reveal occupational an engagement difficulties of people living with mental ill but also reveal of how mental illness is often overlooked and under-resourced in the healthcare system. For example, Sam's mental health issues are not taken seriously by his social worker, who sees his difficulties as merely a result of his low IQ. Furthermore, Sam is not given access to the same resources and support that other people with disabilities receive, such as vocational rehabilitation or support groups that could have helped him to be better resourced and equipped to take care of his daughter.

The movie highlights the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness often face, both from the healthcare system and society at large, according to an article by health direct , stigma can cause people with mental illness to withdraw from society, after having denied custody of her daughter Sam withdraws from society and locks him self in his room, in a corner closed with paper origami, he could not deal with the emotions of dealing with the society that took his daughter away and believed to have no value in it.

 Occupational therapists could have intervened in several ways in this movie, First, they could have provided Sam with more support in the workplace, such as coaching and training on how to perform his tasks. This would have helped him be more successful at work and reduced the likelihood of termination. Second, occupational therapists could have helped Sam develop coping skills and strategies to manage his emotions, as well as strategies for navigating social situations. This would have helped him better interact with his co-workers and customers and reduced the likelihood of conflict or misunderstanding and thus helped him to keep custody of his daughter as a report from the Occupational therapist stating his capability and training would have saved his role as a father. 

Also, we see the law is portrayed as a barrier rather than a tool for supporting individuals with mental illness. Sam's case in court highlights how the law can be used to discriminate against people with mental illness, rather than protect their rights. Sam is denied custody of his daughter not because he is unable to care for her, but because of the stigma associated with his mental illness. This illustrates how the law can perpetuate stigma and discrimination, rather than promote inclusion and equality. The judge, who made decisions based on stereotypes and preconceived notions about people with mental illness, rather than on the evidence presented in court. 

 The movie "I Am Sam" offers several valuable lessons for occupational therapy supervisors. First, it shows the importance of taking everyone's situation into account and not making assumptions based on stereotypes or preconceived notions. Sam was not a typical client, and he required a unique approach that took into account his specific needs and abilities. Second, the movie demonstrates the power of collaboration and teamwork in achieving positive outcomes, that was demonstrated through some characters that supported him. Sam's friends and co-workers offered him support and encouragement, both at work and in his personal life. Sam's lawyer, who advocated for him in court and helped him present evidence of his capacity to parent his daughter. Lucy, Sam's daughter, who remained close to him and benefited from his love and care, despite the challenges of his mental illness. These characters helped Sam to engage in his roles as a friend, co-worker, and father, despite the barriers he faced. They demonstrated that support and understanding can make a big difference in the lives of people with mental illness.  

Finally, the movie emphasizes the value of compassion and understanding in helping clients to reach their goals, The importance of occupational therapy in helping people with mental illness overcome barriers to occupational engagement and fulfill their meaningful roles. 

References

Mahoney, W.J. et al. (2015) Occupational engagement and adults with intellectual disabilities, American Occupational Therapy Association. Available at: https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/70/1/7001350030p1/6123/Occupational-Engagement-and-Adults-With (Accessed: 30 September 2023).

[k12academics]

When Jean Van Sinderen donated her 110-acre Washington estate to the Devereux Foundation in 1965, it set in motion the creation of The Glenholme School, one of the most respected special needs programs in the nation.

The Van Sinderen family were already well known in town. They were instrumental in the construction of the elegant Mayflower Inn, the former site of the private Ridge School. By the 1920s Jean’s husband, Adrian, had built an elegant country mansion, raising show horses on his “gentleman’s farm.”

And when an enraged Shepaug River wiped out Washington Depot’s downtown business district in 1955, it was Harry Van Sinderen, Adrian’s brother, who helped to spearhead the reconstruction of that devastated area.

Eight years later, the family donated 727 acres of undeveloped land to the Steep Rock Preserve. Today the property is known as Hidden Valley Preserve off Route 47.

Despite these milestones it can be argued that the family’s greatest legacy lies with Jean in 1965. Through her daughter’s urging, Jean met Helena Devereux, an educator and a pioneer in the field of special education. Traveling from Pennsylvania to the Van Sinderen’s country estate, Helena explained that she had always wanted to start a school in New England. Ms. Devereux had led the charge to help children with behavioral health needs, starting her first school in 1918 and expanding on that in other parts of the country.

Jean did not need much convincing since she was personally well aware of families who needed therapeutic help for their children. Jean also felt that the estate had also become too much to manage, especially with the recent death of her husband. Three years after that meeting took place inside the stone mansion off Sabbaday Lane, the Glenholme School opened its doors in 1968 to a handful of students on the autism spectrum.

Since that time, the year-round school has grown to approximately 80 students in grades 5-12. Each receives the individualized support needed to succeed academically, emotionally and socially. Many of these high functioning students had previously not been able to fit in at private and public schools due to their difficulties associated with diagnoses such as autism, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Even the Glenholme property exudes a therapeutic affect with its expansive manicured lawns and gardens. Here, students have a multitude of after school activities to choose from, whether it be performing arts, music, dance or robotics. The grounds include basketball courts, stables, a fitness center, soccer and softball fields and a nine-hole Frisbee golf course. A track for go-carts is also used for fitness activities such as biking, running and walking.

Today, students throughout the world come to Glenholme, graduate and go on to college or a preferred profession, opportunities that seemed impossible to families when their child first arrived. And Glenholme has expanded over time, offering a transition program for high school graduates needing a year or two to strengthen independent living skills.

All of this was made possible by a little-known meeting between two women who met one day 55 years ago in the small town of Washington.

[historicalfightingguide]

"Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin, Psychologist and Fencing Parent, on Impostor Syndrome and Upping a Fencer’s Mental Game"

"EPISODE SUMMARY

Today we're diving into the mental side of the sport, focusing on a common yet often overlooked struggle: impostor syndrome. We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin, a licensed psychologist and renowned executive coach, who's made tremendous strides in tackling impostor syndrome, diversity, equity and inclusion, and effective communication within various organizations and educational institutions.

EPISODE NOTES

Today we're diving into the mental side of the sport, focusing on a common yet often overlooked struggle: impostor syndrome.

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin, a licensed psychologist and renowned executive coach, who's made tremendous strides in tackling impostor syndrome, diversity, equity and inclusion, and effective communication within various organizations and educational institutions.

The author of two insightful books, 'Own Your Greatness' and 'Your Unstoppable Greatness,' she’s an expert in overcoming impostor syndrome and navigating toxic or unsupportive work cultures.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Dr. Orbe-Austin also brings a unique perspective to our discussion today - she's a parent to two budding fencers. Let's delve into her rich professional insights and her firsthand experiences from the fencing world. 

Visit Dr. Orbe-Austin's site 

Read a transcript for this episode"

"In each episode, we’ll talk to someone interesting within the fencing world, including young fencers just learning the sport, coaches, experts from outside of fencing, fencing parents, referees, Olympians and Paralympians, and many more. Ready? Set? Fence!"

So while this podcast is obviously geared directly towards olympic fencers the fact is that there's plenty of folks in historical fencing that deal with imposter syndrome, parenting and similar related issues and that pretty much every fencer out there can keep working on their mental game.

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[pragatileadershipindia]

How to Develop a Successful Executive Leadership Pipeline?

Having a strong leadership pipeline is more important in today’s dynamic environment than ever before. Organizations that invest in developing leaders across all levels are able to navigate challenging situations, encourage innovation, and achieve long-term sustainable growth.

An effective strategy does not focus only on top leadership. It develops a comprehensive pipeline that nurtures people from the ground up. Here we explore how to develop a successful leadership pipeline focusing on each level and the unique needs at every stage. Aspiring Leaders

They are high-potential contributors with the desire and promise to assume leadership roles in the future. Development should focus on building self-awareness, cultivating a leadership mindset, developing foundational leadership skills, and understanding the transition from individual contributor to a leader. New to Leadership Roles

As people step into leadership roles for the first time, they often come across unique challenges. They need to focus on basic management skills, such as delegation, efficient resource allocation, metrics, and more. Additionally, they need to acquire skills that help them manage time and prioritize tasks, build and lead teams, and align team objectives with organizational goals. First-Line Leaders

These individuals are responsible for daily operations and significantly impact employee engagement. Skills needed include coaching and feedback, driving team performance, implementing changes at a team level, and performance management. Leaders of Leaders

As individuals move from managing a team to managing other managers, they need to focus on strategic thinking over tactical mindset. These leaders must focus on change leadership, cross-functional collaboration, development of other leaders, and strategic and critical thinking abilities. Executive Leadership

They need to focus on setting the overall organizational direction. Executive leadership training programs must concentrate on enterprise-wide thinking, external stakeholder management, shaping company culture, and visionary leadership.

How to Develop a Successful Leadership Pipeline? Invest in People Development

To develop a successful leadership pipeline, it is important to ensure development occurs at all levels. Encouraging development and learning at all levels shows that they are valued. Additionally, it offers opportunities for people to advance in their careers within the organization. Start Coaching People Early

Executive leadership requires individuals to constantly upgrade their skills and focus on their self-development. Including coaching within the organizational culture helps people acquire new skills and become future leaders. Identify Skill Gaps

Talent assessment tools can help companies identify skill gaps that are missing in order to develop future leaders. These gaps can be plugged into staff development programs to create a leadership pipeline. Identifying people who have the potential to lead and assessing their requirements to assume higher roles will help understand the skill gaps. Use Different Learning Resources

People can acquire leadership skills using different learning resources. These include traditional options, such as classroom teaching to modern tools like coaching, mentoring, role playing, self-paced development, workshops, and many more. Organizations should combine multiple learning resources to offer their people different ways to acquire the necessary leadership skills.

Ready to Develop Future Leadership Pipeline? Here is how Pragati Leadership helps organizations to strengthen their leadership capabilities:

Equip people with practical tools and proven frameworks to guide team members through complicated transformations

Jumpstart existing and new teams to align and accelerate outcomes during transitional times

Customize development programs that are aligned with strategic initiatives encompassing all levels from first-line supervisors to senior executives

Access to research-based ready-to-use solutions to quickly develop critical skills across the entire leadership pipeline

Implementing a successful leadership pipeline comes with several challenges. It requires strong commitment and resources with a long-term perspective to be successful. Building a leadership pipeline is not a standalone event but rather an ongoing process. Regular assessment and refining the approach, when necessary, ensures companies can meet the evolving requirements of leaders and the organization. Developing leaders across all levels not only prepares companies for the future but helps to create an adaptability, high-performance, and resilience. In an era marked by constant change and disruption, there is no better investment that investing in the people to develop a successful leadership pipeline.

[hrremady]

Title: Unlock Business Success with HR Remedy India – Your One-Stop Destination for HR Training and Corporate Training Services

In today’s competitive landscape, organizations that invest in people development often lead the race. Whether you're a growing startup or a large enterprise, the key to scaling your workforce and maximizing productivity lies in quality training. That’s where HR Remedy India stands out — a trusted name known for delivering HR training institute excellence, corporate training services, and business training services that are not just theoretical but immediately actionable.

Why Training is the Backbone of Business Growth

Let’s be honest — no tool, strategy, or software can outperform a well-trained team. The best companies around the world don’t just hire talent — they cultivate it. That’s exactly what HR Remedy India enables through its HR training programs and corporate training services tailored for real-world impact.

Whether you're a fresh graduate looking to break into HR or a business leader aiming to upskill your team, this is more than just a classroom experience. It's practical, customizable, and deeply rooted in industry needs.

HR Remedy India – Where Learning Meets Career Growth

What sets HR Remedy India apart from other HR training institutes?

✔️ Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Each module is designed with input from seasoned HR professionals and business leaders to match today’s job market. The institute covers everything from Core HR, Payroll, and Compliance to Performance Management and HR Analytics.

✔️ Placement Assistance: HR Remedy India is not just a training institute — it’s your career partner. The team has tie-ups with top companies across sectors, ensuring students are not only trained but placed in the right roles.

✔️ Hands-On, Live Projects: Forget boring theory. Here, you work on real-time HRMS tools, payroll software, compliance documentation, and case studies so you hit the ground running in your job.

✔️ Expert Mentors with Industry Experience: Training is conducted by HR managers, business consultants, and corporate coaches who’ve worked in MNCs. This means you're learning from professionals who've been on the frontlines of hiring, team building, and people management.

Comprehensive Corporate Training Services

Running a business? HR Remedy India provides corporate training services tailored for your team’s specific needs. These programs are designed to address modern workplace challenges:

Employee Onboarding & Soft Skills

Team Building & Leadership Development

Compliance & HR Policy Workshops

Performance Management Training

Behavioral and Communication Training

With over a decade of experience delivering training to top corporates, HR Remedy India ensures your workforce isn’t just functional — it's future-ready.

👉 Check out their full offering of corporate training services here: https://www.hrremedyindia.com/corporate-training-services

Tailored Business Training Services to Fuel Growth

It’s not just about HR. HR Remedy India also delivers impactful business training services covering key areas like:

Strategic Management

Conflict Resolution

Sales & Customer Engagement

Time & Stress Management

Change Management

Each session is crafted to meet your business objectives, offering actionable insights that can be implemented immediately. Whether you're training five people or fifty, HR Remedy India scales its approach to your context.

Real Success Stories: From Learners to Leaders

Take Riya, a commerce graduate who struggled to get interviews. After completing her HR certification at HR Remedy India, she landed a job as an HR Executive in a leading IT company within two months — thanks to the institute's placement network and hands-on coaching.

Or consider a Pune-based startup that partnered with HR Remedy India for leadership training. Within three months, their internal employee engagement scores saw a 35% increase, and attrition dropped by 20%.

These are not exceptions — they’re outcomes that come from real training with real experts.

Why Choose HR Remedy India?

✅ Recognized as one of the most trusted HR training institutes in India ✅ Customized training solutions for corporates and individuals ✅ Strong industry connections for placements and internships ✅ Blended learning approach with online & offline flexibility ✅ Proven results and long-standing corporate clientele

Final Thoughts

If you’re serious about building a strong HR career or want to empower your workforce through quality training, HR Remedy India is the one-stop solution you've been searching for.

From HR training institute programs to comprehensive corporate and business training services, they combine expertise, experience, and execution like no one else.

It’s time to invest in growth — and it starts with people.

📞 Ready to transform your career or business? Visit HR Remedy India and explore the training path that’s right for you.

[samritiwrites]

Redefining Leadership Roles in a Changing World

Leadership has always been a cornerstone of success in any organization. However, the nature of leadership roles is evolving. No longer limited to corner offices or executive titles, leadership today is about influence, integrity, and the ability to guide others through complexity and change. It’s about empathy as much as strategy—and visibility as much as vision.

As the workplace transforms, so do the expectations for leaders. People want to be led by individuals who are not only effective decision-makers but also compassionate mentors and advocates for equity. This shift has made leadership roles more dynamic, more demanding, and ultimately, more impactful than ever before.

What Defines a Leadership Role Today?

Traditionally, leadership was synonymous with authority. However, in the modern workplace, leadership is about contribution, influence, and responsibility rather than just rank or title. A person in a leadership role is expected to:

Inspire others through vision and values

Drive performance while nurturing well-being

Create inclusive spaces for all voices

Champion innovation and embrace adaptability

Leadership roles now require emotional intelligence, communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to foster belonging within diverse teams.

Why Leadership Roles Matter More Than Ever

The way people work has changed. Hybrid models, global collaboration, and increased awareness of mental health and social justice have created a new leadership mandate. Leaders aren’t just expected to deliver results—they’re expected to create meaning, purpose, and psychological safety.

Strong leadership shapes:

Organizational culture

Team engagement

Career development pathways

Long-term business sustainability

When leaders understand their influence, they help shape not just strategy, but also the lived experience of the people they work with.

The Path to Leadership: Not Just a Ladder

Leadership isn’t just for a chosen few—it should be accessible to all who demonstrate potential. That’s where mentorship, training, and representation come in.

Leadership development is often nurtured through intentional growth opportunities, including:

Stretch assignments

Cross-functional projects

Coaching and feedback

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Programs like Roots Inspire provide powerful tools for aspiring leaders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. By offering access to mentoring, career guidance, and real-life stories .

Inclusive Leadership: The Future Standard

The future of leadership is inclusive. Studies show that diverse leadership teams outperform homogeneous ones in innovation, employee satisfaction, and financial performance. As workplaces become more global and multicultural, inclusivity is not just the right thing—it’s a strategic advantage.

Inclusive leaders:

Seek input from all voices

Value differences as strengths

Hold themselves accountable for equity

Foster safe spaces for collaboration

By amplifying diversity in leadership roles, organizations send a strong message: everyone deserves the chance to lead.

Common Myths About Leadership Roles

Myth #1: Leaders are born, not made. Reality: Leadership skills can be learned, practiced, and refined over time.

Myth #2: You need a title to be a leader. Reality: Leadership is about influence, not hierarchy. Anyone can lead from where they are.

Myth #3: Leaders must always have the answers. Reality: The best leaders ask the right questions and collaborate for solutions.

Understanding these truths allows more people to recognize their leadership potential and take initiative in their own journeys.

Building a Pipeline for Future Leaders

Organizations that succeed over time don’t just hire leaders—they develop them. Investing in a leadership pipeline ensures that future leaders are ready, resilient, and reflective of the communities they serve.

This means:

Identifying potential early and giving people room to grow

Creating equitable access to opportunities

Providing mentorship and sponsorship

Encouraging feedback and self-reflection

With support from initiatives like Roots Inspire, companies can make leadership development part of their DNA.

Leadership Is a Journey, Not a Destination

Leadership is not a checkbox or a job title—it’s an ongoing process. Those in leadership roles are constantly learning, evolving, and adapting. They’re not expected to be perfect, but they must be committed to progress.

A leader who listens, learns, and leads with empathy will always be more impactful than one who leads through fear or authority alone.

Final Thoughts

Leadership roles today require more than just experience or seniority—they demand purpose, resilience, and a willingness to serve. As we look to the future of work, we must embrace a broader, more inclusive view of what it means to lead.

By investing in platforms like Roots Inspire and creating space for mentorship, growth, and reflection, we empower the next generation of leaders to rise—regardless of background, race, or starting point.

Leadership isn't just about being in charge. It’s about being committed to lifting others up, creating change, and building something greater than yourself.

And that, more than anything, is the leadership we need.