Thomas Pasterfield

Christian, Husband, Father, Autism Advocate, Movie Enthusiast

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Having fun with the Mo Madness Challenge at @yyccycle 🎉 @YYCCycle

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Grant Bruno, one of my favourites, spoke next about reclaiming indigenous understandings of neurodiversity in the classroom #CASEConf2026

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Maddy Dever spoke my language: "Merging all of the similar diagnoses together was a controversial but a really good thing. But what do neurotypical folks do with a good thing? They muck it up with *levels of functioning like we're some characters in a video game #CASEConf2026

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Kristin Light spoke next about her own mental health journey, referencing what she calls the Survivor's Bridge #CASEConf2026

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Clara Hughes spoke powerfully about mental health, stigma, and strength #CASEConf2026

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It's day one of #CASEConf2026 ! This is the only three day stretch of the year when I post on Twitter 🙃

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@TheRochaSays I think the host should present the final award. Give the host a chance to close the show, and maybe build up the excitement a bit.

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We were discussing the difficulty in supporting children with their snow gear. Dr. Ross Greene said “Snow jackets are a big deal in Edmonton! I didn’t even bring a jacket on this trip. One of the times I was in Edmonton, it was, like 20 below. It was…….unpleasant” #CASEconf2024

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“In this model, the needs of both parties (the child and the adult) have equal legitimacy” - Dr. Ross Greene #CASEconf2024 This guy is amazing!

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“An unsolved problem is only a surprise the first time it happens. The second time it happens, it’s not a surprise anymore” - Dr. Ross Greene #CASEconf2024

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We’re learning from Dr. Ross Greene about the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems (ALSUP). “The ALSUP is not a checklist [or] a rating scale. It is a discussion guide [and] a game changer!” #CASEconf2024

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Day 2 of #CASEconf2024 begins now!

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Here's our special announcement! We're opening a K-6 specialized school in fall 2024! #CASEconf2024

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We had a special announcement today at our conference! So exciting!
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Michael McCreary went into a 10 minute long conspiracy theory about the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, Paramount, CBS, etc. It was legendary, and I loved every minute of it! #CASEconf2024

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“Don’t worry. I’m a millennial. I’ve been circling bankruptcy as an option for a decade.” #CASEconf2024

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“Batman, he’s not autistic. Rich people are just like that. I’m going to pitch you guys an autistic superhero. He’s called Socially Awkward Man. He’s clad in a speedo and a balaclava.
He’s not a pervert; it’s just a sensory thing.” #CASEconf2024

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“Just kidding, I’m a Mormon now! Look how I’m dressed!” I always love a good Mormon joke! #CASEconf2024

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Sitting down for the next session at #CASEconf2024 . We’ve got a comedy show from Comedian Michael McCreary

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Insights from Ward Conference this past Sunday: "May you and I always remember the words: I Am a Child of God. May we always remember who we are and who God is" #WardConference #ShareGoodness #TheChurchOfJesusChristOfLatter-DaySaints

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@TheRochaSays I know this sounds crazy, but I was never into Star Trek. Then I saw the 2009 version at a friend's house and loved it, so my first movie in theatres was Star Trek: Into Darkness.