Monthly Archives: January 2013

Autism-Friendly Winter Activities

Posted on January 31, 2013 by all about autism

This morning, looking out my office window, I’m amazed at the beauty and power of the weather.  It’s blustery, cold and snowy – a typical Erie winter day. Yet, just yesterday I sat here, looking out the same window watching … Continue reading →

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Wellsville TV: Inspiring Health and Fun!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by all about autism

Saturday was a fabulous day!  Dr. Tony Snow, Kathy Iorio and the Wellsville TV crew arrived at the Barber National Institute ready to film a segment on children with special needs.  What is Wellsville? It is a multifaceted program created … Continue reading →

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DSM-IV Changes

Posted on January 25, 2013 by all about autism

The American Psychiatric Association recently announced some changes in the upcoming Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV), to be published in May 2013.  The authors originally planned to change the diagnosis of “mental retardation” to “intellectual developmental disorder.”  

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Children with Autism and Optimal Outcomes

Posted on January 23, 2013 by all about autism

The Wall Street Journal yesterday carried an article, “Who can outgrow or recover from autism?” The Journal was reporting on a study conducted by Deborah Fein, Ph. D., of the University of Connecticut, Storrs. I’m sure that every parent of … Continue reading →

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75 Days – but who’s counting?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by all about autism

One Tuesday, two months and 16 days from today, what color will you be wearing? Odd question, I know. Today is January 17th, so who’s thinking about what to wear 75 days from today? I am! The sixth annual World … Continue reading →

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Therapy on Four Paws

Posted on January 15, 2013 by all about autism

Walking through the halls of the school this morning, I saw Bradley and Don greeting Laure Seiber and her therapy dog Charlie (a Newfiedoodle).  Laure and Charlie, members of Therapy Dogs United (TDU), were making their weekly visit to the … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Friendship

Posted on January 10, 2013 by all about autism

In A. A. Milne’s classic creation, “Winnie the Pooh,” where the ‘silly old bear’ says, “It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like ‘What about lunch?“‘ This sums … Continue reading →

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Fighting Irish Friendship

Posted on January 8, 2013 by all about autism

Notre Dame suffered a defeat to Alabama last night in the Bowl Championship Series. As a fan, I was disappointed, but the players, coaches and student body should be proud of their fabulous season. Although the media is focused on … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Dream

Posted on January 3, 2013 by all about autism

The Power of a Mom’s Love, recently published by the New York Times, moved and inspired me. It’s the story of one mother’s vision to create a better world for her son and without knowing it; she parallels the dream … Continue reading →

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Highlights of 2012

Posted on January 2, 2013 by all about autism

As the curtain closes on the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the exciting events and achievements of the Barber National Institute (BNI) and the Elizabeth Lee Black School (ELBS) and extend my gratitude to the … Continue reading →

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