May 6, 2019
by Beth
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In thinking ahead about this Thursday’s event: The Magic of Play, I’ve been reflecting on how play has shaped my relationship with my son on the spectrum. When he was a toddler, cause-and-effect toys were a delight—the delicious anticipation of … Continue reading
April 24, 2019
by Editorial Team
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During this month of autism awareness and acceptance, we are excited to announce our freshest new endeavor: The Oxygen Mask Podcast. A collaboration between CEA’s Executive Director, Beth Dierker, and Tera Girardin, author & photographer of “Faces of Autism,” the … Continue reading
December 30, 2018
by Beth
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I can feel myself being drawn in again to the New Year’s resolution hustle. Here’s how it goes down: A post-holiday mix of relief and fatigue settles in. Cold days with few routines fumblingly unfold. Seeking more structure, a sense … Continue reading
October 16, 2018
by JeanneLovesBooks
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In the Middle of Fall by Kevin Henkes In the Middle of Fall, written by Henkes and illustrated by his wife, Laura Dronzek, reads like a lovely poem to the experience of Fall. The first pages read, In the middle … Continue reading
October 8, 2018
by Tanya
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Person-Centered Thinking is putting the person first. Through history, the treatment of people with disabilities and the services they receive have been glum. The focus has has been mostly on keeping people healthy and safe, leading to a one-size-fits-all approach … Continue reading
September 24, 2018
by Beth
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Big news!! We’ve changed our name from “Center for Engaging Autism” to “Communities Engaging Autism.” You’ll see this change unfold on our website and social media in the coming weeks. Why Communities Engaging Autism? Here’s the short version: We’ve heard repeatedly … Continue reading
August 17, 2018
by Beth
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The Big Umbrella was cowritten by a mother-daughter team, Amy June bates and Juniper Bates. The two were inspired by sharing an umbrella in a rainstorm. The Big Umbrella is a sweet, wrap-its-arms-around-you book with limited text, lovely clear illustrations and … Continue reading
July 22, 2018
by Beth
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Have you ever heard of care mapping? It is “a family-driven, person-centered process which highlights a family’s strengths and communicates both the big picture and the small details of all of the resources needed to support a child and their family” … Continue reading
