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Presuming competence means knowing I exist as a whole being. In this reflection, Payam shares why autistic students should not be treated as empty or unaware, why silence can help educators see more, and why students working on motor skills still deserve an in-depth curriculum with the right sensory-motor support.

In “Dancing with Anxiety,” Payam speaks directly to anxiety as a companion, a dark friend, and a teacher. This poem invites us to stop hiding the parts of ourselves that feel difficult and begin noticing what they may be teaching us about presence, resilience, trust, and the body.

Introducing Joy and the Moon. A collection of fables that follow the adventures of various characters as they walk through portals full of life lessons.