Monthly Archives: July 2013

Preschool and the Economy: What’s the Impact on the Future?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by all about autism

“Third grade reading levels and absenteeism predict, with 90% accuracy, high school drop-out rate.” I was startled by this statistic as I sat listening to the details at the Investing in Kids: Can Early Childhood Education Be an Economic Development? conference … Continue reading →

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Autism & The DSM-5: Doorstop or Diagnostic Tool?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by all about autism

The definition of autism has evolved over the years. I remember teaching (many years ago) when children who are now considered on the spectrum were diagnosed as “mentally retarded with autistic tendencies”. Then DSM-IV was published in 1994, and we … Continue reading →

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Are You Going To Beat The Beast?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by all about autism

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 7 at Presque Isle State Park for the Barber Beast on the Bay. You may have already seen publicity for the extreme obstacle challenge for adults, BUT we also have an adapted course, and yes, this is … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful Thursday Ideas

Posted on July 18, 2013 by all about autism

Between June and September kids can have approximately 82 days of summer vacation. How do you fill all those days? In many of my blogs I talk about keeping a schedule during holidays, vacations, and especially, during the summer. It … Continue reading →

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Transition Services: Moving to Multiply

Posted on July 16, 2013 by all about autism

The stories on research, education and support related to children with autism seem to appear daily. Awareness is growing, and so are the children. Approximately 50,000 individuals with ASD turn 18 each year in the United States. What happens when … Continue reading →

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Anything is possible!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by all about autism

Ryan loves running! I remember his first race as little boy wondering “Is it possible for him to finish?” I wasn’t quite sure he’d cross the finish line, but he did, and I was there to greet him as he … Continue reading →

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July 4th …with a Twist

Posted on July 2, 2013 by all about autism

I love fireworks! When Ryan was three, I was so excited to take him to his first fireworks display. The first blast erupted spraying the sky in magical colors that glowed in radiant hues and then… Ryan began screaming. We … Continue reading →