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 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
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
February 9, 2018
by Shannon
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The Works Museum is hosting a conversation with families who have previously visited the museum, and who have a 5 to 12 year-old child/children on the autism spectrum. They’d like to hear about your experience during family visits to the … Continue reading
August 7, 2017
by Shannon
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A truly unique offering for students living with autism and the professionals who serve them! Poetry plays directly to the strengths and challenges many students with autism experience with literacy. It provides just the right amount of structure while opening an … Continue reading
August 7, 2017
by Shannon
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A truly unique offering for students living with autism and the professionals who serve them! For Educators Poetry plays directly to the strengths and challenges many students with autism face with literacy. It provides needed structure while opening an avenue … Continue reading
July 30, 2017
by JeanneLovesBooks
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Ernest, The Moose Who Doesn’t Fit, by Catherine Rayner Ernest is an endearing moose who is so large he doesn’t fit on the pages of his own book. “Luckily, Ernest is also a very determined moose. He’s not going to … Continue reading
October 17, 2016
by Ann
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Public schools are required to create an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for every child receiving special education services from age three through high school graduation or until age 22. The IEP addresses each child’s unique learning issues and includes specific … Continue reading
August 24, 2016
by Ann
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The new school year means increased anxiety for many children, especially those with autism. The unknowns – who is going to be my teacher, will I know some of the students in my classroom, will I be able to find … Continue reading
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