Matthew Kenslow

Autistic Substitute Teacher Inspires the World | Unstoppable Advocate for Autism Awareness If you want to, you can also follow me on… Instagram: instagram.com/matthew_kenslo… YouTube: @matthewkenslow722" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@matthewkenslo… TikTok: @matthewkenslow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tiktok.com/@matthewkenslow Pinterest: pinterest.com/matthewkenslow/ I'm thankful for the opportunities that came through PR and advertising. If anybody would like to help spread this message (if you like what I have to say), then I have a GoFundMe, specifically for this. ---------------------------------------------------------- #AutismAwareness #Unstoppable #InspirationalStories #Autism #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #AutisticTeacher #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAdvocate #ASD #WhatIsAutism #Awareness #Acceptance #AS #Inclusion Autistic Teacher Goes Viral, Inspiring Substitute Advocates for Autism Awareness & Inclusion, Unstoppable Autistic Educator, Global Advocate Changing Minds About Autism, Teacher with Autism Inspires Millions, Global Voice for Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion, Limitless Substitute Teacher with Autism, Powerful Message of Advocacy & Hope, Autism Advocate & Teacher Inspires Change, From the Classroom to the World, Unstoppable Autism Advocate & Educator, Featured Worldwide in News & Media, From Autism Diagnosis to Inspiration, Teacher's Message Goes Global, World Autism Awareness Month, National Autism Acceptance Month

A little memory from a quarter century ago today, April 12, 2001. Birthday Celebration at the Board and Care Home (April 12, 2001) 🎂🎈 | Home video youtu.be/fHcoWfrn0f4?si… via @YouTube

Disability Is No Barrier: Pick Yourself Up and Keep Going 💬 If you have any words of encouragements you'd like to add, please feel free to share them in the comments section 👇 Your story can help spread awareness and spark meaningful discussions. Your voice matters just as much as mine My books "Juggling the Issues" and "Unstoppable" can be ordered on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and elsewhere, including any library or bookstore. (I would type "Unstoppable Matthew Kenslow" in the search to make it easier.) If you want, please head over to my YouTube channel, TikTok, and/or Facebook page for daily reels/shorts about Autism/Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion—as well as motivation, encouragement, and much more. If you feel led, please share with others: Instagram: matthew_kenslow YouTube: matthewkenslow722 TikTok: matthewkenslow Facebook: jugglingtheissues #Motivation #Inspiration

Simple Kindness: How a Hello Can Change Lives #Kindness #Inspiration

Trailer to an Extraordinary Message #abilityawareness #juggling #speaking #autism #AUTISMACCEPTANCE #nmusd #hbusd #tusd #iusd #sausd

Unstoppable: Inspiring Teachers and Aspiring Dreamers #Motivation #Education

Biomes Project: Biotic and Abiotic Factors Explained #ScienceClass #STEM

My life feels like it is falling apart right now, but there is still meaning, reflection, and hope within these storms of life! From my heart, I felt like I needed to make this reel. Like most autistic people, I would explode if I kept bottling up this pain. It is also a call-to-action: * I plead with ableist neurotypicals to STOP treating us like garbage. * I plead with ignorant neurotypicals to become better aware of us and to stop giving us weird looks, even though you don't mean any harm. Say hi if you can! * I plead with the neurodivergent community (frankly everyone, actually) to BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES and push through the storms of life. I've just been going through a lot of stress and turmoil recently. What's making it worse is seeing almost every video I post (big and small) not getting anywhere. Furthermore, my books aren't selling unless I spend a ton of money on PR/ads, which I have in the past (tens of thousands of dollars, actually, mostly down the drain). I simply want to help people, and I can't seem to do that. If people are still ableists online and in my own communities, then I'm a failure. Part of it is because of the social media algorithms, so please, if you're reading this, I beg you to share my videos on all platforms you have. Regardless of whether or not you take the time, I will never stop fighting, working day and night (literally), advocating and posting videos on top of my day job substitute teaching and afternoon tutoring. Quick clarification: the other day, when groups of people passively harassed me, I meant at least 5 or 6 different groups of 2-3 people I passed by within a three-hour walk around Costa Mesa & Newport Beach (not one big group all at once). Sometimes, it's just 1 or 2 groups, but you know? It's been piling every week and now every day. I cannot understand it. Even people who would say hi to me in the past are now speeding past me, either ignoring me or sarcastically yelling my name. What did I do that was so wrong? I will say one thing: that night, I ran into a student at NHHS who actually said hi and reminded me that I'm worth something. Totally changed my mood, and see? That's all it takes. Everyone, please do that too instead of ignoring people. 💬 Have you ever gone through a season where everything felt like it was falling apart? Let us know how you coped with it in the comments below 👇 Not that I care as much, but I've also been selling products with encouraging/motivating quotes, which haven't been selling either. (All proceeds would have helped spread my message.) Feel free to follow for Autism Awareness content. Also, if you want, please head over to my YouTube channel, TikTok, and/or Facebook page for daily reels/shorts about Autism/Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion—as well as motivation, encouragement, and much more. If you feel led, please share with others: Instagram: matthew_kenslow YouTube: matthewkenslow722 TikTok: matthewkenslow Facebook: jugglingtheissues #AutismStruggles #MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAdvocate #DisabilityAwareness #Resilience #AutismAwarenessMonth #AutismAcceptanceMonth

I actually remember this moment 25 years ago today. I just forgot it was videotaped ;) Trying to Learn Push-Ups (April 11, 2001) | Home Video youtu.be/o9wRJF8slwU?si… via @YouTube #pushups #fitness #calisthenics #workout #RandomIKnow

Teacher’s Impact: Inspiring Students with Autism #Autism #Education

Food Chain Fun: Improv Games Reinforce Learning #ScienceClass #TeacherLife

NEW VIDEO: Why Autistic People Experience Sensory Overload, Masking, and Burnout youtu.be/5ZFAg2KcToc In this video, I explain why sensory overload, masking, and burnout are so common for autistic people, and what's actually going on inside our brains. I also explain why routines and special interests are helpful for us. This video is about understanding the cause, and not blaming the person. Also, it serves to help others recognize burnout as a signal, not a failure. 💬 Which part of this experience resonates with you the most? Let us know in the comments below 👇 #AutismAwareness #AutisticBurnout #Neurodiversity #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #NeurodivergentLife #AutisticAdults #SensoryOverload #AutismMasking #MentalHealthAwareness #AutismCommunity #DifferentNotLess

💬 Have you been there? Please share your experience in the comments 👇 Feel free to follow for Autism Awareness content. Also, if you want, please head over to my YouTube channel, TikTok, and/or Facebook page for daily reels/shorts about Autism/Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion—as well as motivation, encouragement, and much more. If you feel led, please share with others: Instagram: matthew_kenslow YouTube: matthewkenslow722 TikTok: matthewkenslow Facebook: jugglingtheissues #actuallyautistic #autismspeaking #reallifeautism #neurodivergent

Matthews Global Impact: Inspiring Lives Worldwide #Motivation #PublicSpeaker

UV Beads, Bill Nye Energy, and Biomes: Fun Science Day! On the week of March 30, I was blessed with the opportunity to teach a small, impeccable, epic class of sixth graders all week for their science camp at Kaiser Elementary School (NMUSD). To watch the full episode, head over to my YouTube channel, Matthew Kenslow, and search for the video "Camp Kaiser! Adventures in Substitute Teaching (EP 122)" 💬 If you have similar teaching stories, please share it in the comments👇 I'm showing that you can be limitless, despite navigating through a disability. If you want, please head over to my YouTube channel, TikTok, and/or Facebook page for daily reels/shorts about Autism/Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion—as well as motivation, encouragement, and much more. If you feel led, please share with others: Instagram: matthew_kenslow YouTube: matthewkenslow722 TikTok: matthewkenslow Facebook: jugglingtheissues #ScienceClass #STEM #Autism #TeacherLife

Autism and Special Interests: Finding Your Voice #Autism #Neurodiversity

Question for Autistics ... Share Your Experiences #Autism #Neurodiversity #Autistics

Autism and Surprises: Navigating Unexpected Challenges #Autism #Neurodiversity

Matthews Inspiring Future: Teacher and Inspiring Speaker #Motivation #Education

Camp Kaiser: Final Day and Biome Project Showcase #ScienceClass #TeacherLife

Autism and Passing by People: Social Moments Explained #Autism #SocialSkills