September 16, 2017
by Shannon
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Join us in celebrating the voices of individuals with autism! We discovered our unique voices through a five-day creative writing course, and we’re eager to share with you. Students will present their favorite poems and songs for you. The … Continue reading
September 15, 2017
by Shannon
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In anticipation of our celebration of the power of poetry, song and autism, we wanted to share part of the creativity we are celebrating. Brian Laidlaw recorded these original songs that were written by students of Unlocking Potential, our creative … 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 28, 2017
by Chris
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August is giving me what we call “scrunch face,” his brow furrowed as he glares at the screen. We haven’t even finished the first line of our daily collaborative poem, and he already sees why it won’t work. We have … Continue reading
July 7, 2017
by Chris
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This piece first appeared on On Being, 3/12/16. It is reprinted here by permission from the author. Sign up for Chris’s five-day course in Unlocking Potential: Using the power of poetry, song and autism, August 7-11! Bill and I are … Continue reading
December 3, 2015
by Shannon
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New research shows that the brain of those living with autism is hardwired for metaphor, imagery and studied attention to the materiality of language. In other words, children and adults with autism may be natural poets. And poetry is a … Continue reading
