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An Abundance of Talent Waiting to be Tapped

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Dr. Bucher

With the just announced ultra-low U.S. unemployment rate (3.5%), it’s easy to assume that everyone is benefitting. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Unemployment for those with disabilities, and particularly adults with autism, is astronomically high. Some estimates peg the rate … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged "The Right Talent", autism, disabilities, diversity, diversity awareness, diversity matters, jobs, National Disability Awareness Month, Secretary of Labor, talent, unemployment, unemployment rate | Leave a comment

Discrimination and National Autism Awareness Month

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Dr. Bucher

In a little over a week, we will begin “celebrating” National Autism Awareness Month. We will highlight children who have made unbelievable progress in spite of their “limitations,” inclusion at schools and in the workplace, awareness and acceptance, and parents … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ableism, anti-Semitism, autism, classism, cultural autism, cultural intelligence, curriculum, disabilities, discrimination, diversity, education, institutional discrimination, Life Course Outcomes Research Program, National Autism Awareness Month, prejudice, racism, sexism, social barriers, unemployment | 1 Comment

Perspective in Adversity

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Dr. Bucher

If you are not a fan of golf, you might not know that Jordan Spieth is the #1 golf player in the world, and the reigning champion of the Master’s Tournament. At 22, he is almost half Tiger Wood’s age. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ASD, autism, disabilities, Ellie Spieth, humility, Jordan Spieth, Jordan Spieth Family Foundation, Masters Championship, Masters Golf Tournament, perspective, PGA, reaearch on autism, siblings of children with autism, Tiger Woods | Leave a comment

Young Diversity Champions

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

Too often, schools, places of worship, and parents abdicate the responsibility of teaching children to respect and value diversity in spite of research that shows the development of prejudices, stereotypes, and race-specific attitudes often predates kindergarten. And it can be … Continue reading →

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Work/Family Balance: Having It All (Part Three)

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

In recent weeks, there has been a lot of talk about whether we can “have it all.” For some, this discussion has revolved around being a wife and mother, maintaining a family, and meeting the expectations of a demanding, well-paying … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged disabilities, father, gender, gender roles, having it all, London Olympics, mother, Slaughter, social class, work-family balance | Leave a comment

Restoring the Olympic Ideal

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

What is the Olympic ideal? Is it countries competing with each other in various sports every four years? That sounds pretty close to what we have now, but it is a far cry from what Pierre de Coubertin had in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged amputee, David James, disabilities, ESPN, London Olympics, Michael Phelps, Olympic Committee, Olympic culture, Olympic ideal, olympics, Oscar Pistorius, Pierre de Coubertin, Sheffield Hallam University, South Africa's Olympic team | 2 Comments

Obama’s and Romney’s Microaggressions: Part Two

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

What is important here, I think, is not so much how we apologize at the moment, but what we do to change our behaviors and learn from our mistakes. I view myself as a work in progress, and my son … Continue reading →

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Power, Paterno, and PSU: A Question of Values and Perspectives – Part Three

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

Virtually all of the discussions in recent weeks about alleged child abuse and rape, and the abuse of power at Penn State University (PSU) and then Syracuse University, have focused on individuals, groups, and institutions. Talk has been directed at … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged age, Boeheim, Boy Scouts, Catholic, child abuse, children, culture of power, disabilities, ethnicity, Foundation to Abolish Sex Abuse, gender, Girl Scouts, Little League, pastors, Paterno, Penn State University, power, priests, PSU, race, social problem, Syracuse University, teachers, trust | 1 Comment

Cultural Autism

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

In their book, Developing Cultural Intelligence at Work, authors Early, Ang, and Tan, use the term cultural autism to refer to “people who are seen as inept or even mentally disturbed.” The authors go on to say that autistic individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ang, autism, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral CQ, communication, CQ, cultural autism, cultural intelligence, disabilities, Early, mentally disturbed, people with disabilities, preconceived notions, race, sensory overload, speech impairments, Tan, teamwork skills | 1 Comment