Monthly Archives: March 2013

8 Tips for Successful Holidays or Events for Kids on the Spectrum

Posted on March 28, 2013 by all about autism

Holidays and family events are a joy and a stress in many families for both parents and children. If you have a child with special needs, these celebrations can become challenging. In a previous blog I offered some tips to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Autism: Questions and Answers

Posted on March 26, 2013 by all about autism

Last Saturday, we hosted an “Autism Awareness Day” at the Millcreek Mall in Erie, PA. I had the opportunity to talk with a number of people who asked questions about some of the latest research findings. The most frequently asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Real Choices, Real Jobs

Posted on March 21, 2013 by all about autism

What happens after your child graduates from high school? Will he or she be able to get a job? Will he or she be able to live independently? These are questions that parents of children with disabilities ask themselves, often … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Hare Care: Here comes the Easter Bunny!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by all about autism

Sunday was St. Patrick’s day, spring begins tomorrow (even though snow is falling outside my window), and Easter is right around the corner. Isn’t time flying by? As the days roll onward, I am making a concerted effort to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

What I learned from blogging

Posted on March 14, 2013 by all about autism

One year, 100+ blog posts and 12,000 views ago, I began blogging. I must admit that I didn’t know much about how to get started except that I would have to do a lot of writing, put up photos and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

What’s happening in three weeks?

Posted on March 12, 2013 by all about autism

How do you focus international attention on Autism? The Light It Up Blue campaign, sponsored by Autism Speaks, shines an international spotlight on the importance of autism education, research and support. On Tuesday, April 2, communities, schools, businesses and supporters … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Read Across America & the Importance of Reading

Posted on March 7, 2013 by all about autism

Mayor Joe Sinnott, lifelong resident of Erie, made a visit to the Elizabeth Lee Black School today. He joins 40+ other community members who have come to our school this week as volunteer readers to our students. We are so … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A Seusstastical Celebration

Posted on March 5, 2013 by all about autism

If you go to your local library or book store, they’re likely paying tribute to Dr. Seuss, who would have turned 109 this past Saturday, March 2. Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel published 46 children’s books, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Living with Aspergers: The Silver Lining

Posted on March 1, 2013 by all about autism

Wanting both to be popular but also wanting to be by himself. Wanting to be friendly but lacking the ability to make friends without being “weird” (his words). Robert Louis Milanich faced more than the typical childhood bullying challenges. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 3 Comments