January 31, 2021
by Shannon
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Educators, parents, and professionals were inspired and energized by our Jan. 25th workshop with Paula Kluth. Using her book – “Just Give Him the Whale!” – as a jumping-off point, we discussed how fascinations are a powerful tool for engaging … Continue reading
January 25, 2021
by Shannon
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Do you know someone who loves whales? Or ceiling fans? Or elevators? Most of us do know learners with specific interests. Often, however, these favorites of students with autism are not celebrated but seen as annoying, problematic or in need … Continue reading
January 9, 2021
by Shannon
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Big Autism Read (January) – “Just Give Him the Whale!” Join our virtual discussion group for parents and educators on using passions and strengths to support students with autism on January 9. Continue reading
December 21, 2020
by Editorial Team
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Exploring the power of “Just Give Him the Whale!” with parents and educators on December 15 was delightful and inspiring. Talking as a group and feeding off each other’s experiences helped make the stories shared in the book by Author … Continue reading
December 17, 2020
by Editorial Team
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2020 has been quite the year. Check out our year in review and find where you’ve connected, felt strong, and found support. Here’s to a new year and a new way of being in community with one another.
December 15, 2020
by Shannon
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Another Big Autism Read – “Just Give Him the Whale!” by Patrick Schwartz and Paula Kluth. Virtual discussion group for parents and educators on using passions and strengths to support students with autism Continue reading
November 23, 2020
by Editorial Team
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Thank you for making Ale for Autism 2020 a success! October’s COVID-adapted experiment in giving raised nearly $2,000. We couldn’t have done it without our sponsoring breweries – Pryes Brewing and Lake Monster Brewing! These funds will help CEA grow … Continue reading
July 1, 2020
by Shannon
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I started a new ritual in March of this year. Every Sunday, I delete the events, appointments, and activities on our calendar; as yet again in-person classes, workshops, and enrichment options for my kids get cancelled. This delete-as-we-go ritual became particularly hard as we moved into summer. Summer camp? Gone. Trips? Canceled. Tennis, swimming lessons, music, and Ultimate Frisbee? Not happening.
As I watch the summer stretch ahead of us unfilled and endless, I have discovered a few options that just may get us through the next few months. Continue reading
June 23, 2020
by Shannon
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Monday was the first day of summer “vacation” in our home. While I’d spent hours upon hours many months ago designing the perfect schedule for our family – robust with inspirational and varied opportunities for my kids – I neglected … Continue reading
April 13, 2020
by Shannon
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Discuss this fun and practical memoir in our first virtual Autism Book Club! Dive deeper into the Big Library Read with the CEA community. Continue reading
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