Monthly Archives: January 2015

National Thank You Month

Posted on January 29, 2015 by all about autism

“Thank You.” These are two words that I taught Ryan as soon as he was speaking. To me, being polite is an important virtue for parents to teach their children. As Ryan progressed through school, one of the positive comments … Continue reading →

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Virtual Reality: A New Frontier?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by all about autism

Virtual reality training and autism? I was a bit incredulous when I first saw this headline. Certainly we are deluged with articles on “What Apps Work Best” and how technology benefits children on the spectrum. As a non-techy, I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Literacy!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by all about autism

January is a big month for literacy awareness. All month long, we celebrate National Book Blitz Month. If you’re like me, your reaction to this was similar to: Great! What’s that? After some digging, I learned that NBB was created … Continue reading →

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Being a Fighter for Civil Rights

Posted on January 20, 2015 by all about autism

In doing some research on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I discovered a quote that I haven’t read before but is great advice for all of us. “Whatever career you may choose for yourself – doctor, lawyer, teacher – let … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Posted on January 19, 2015 by all about autism

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ELBS Recognized for Innovative Use of Technology

Posted on January 15, 2015 by all about autism

Yesterday, we received some great news! The Elizabeth Lee Black School at the Barber National Institute has received the “Award for Leadership and Innovation in Special Education” from the National Association of Private Schools (NAPSEC). NAPSEC, headquartered in Washington, DC, … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness by Emily Pinto Taylor

Posted on January 13, 2015 by all about autism

My niece, Emily Pinto Taylor, is as she describes herself: a full-time chocolate chip cookie baker and half-marathon runner and a 4th year medical student at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Collegiate Academy, … Continue reading →

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World Braille Day

Posted on January 8, 2015 by all about autism

Did you know that January 4th was World Braille Day? As I researched Braille Day, I learned some new, interesting facts. Braille is not actually a language, but a code used by blind people A blind Frenchman, Louis Braille, in … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 6, 2015 by all about autism

Last week, I decided to tackle the four boxes of paperwork that had been relegated to a corner of my office since my file cabinet fell apart. I, like many moms, saved Ryan’s papers, reports, classroom assignments, and report cards … Continue reading →