Monthly Archives: April 2015

Pronouns and Autism

Posted on April 30, 2015 by all about autism

One of the challenges we faced when Ryan was about 3 years old was pronoun reversal. For example, if I handed him his toy and prompted him with, “Whose toy is this?” Rather than saying “my toy,” he would reply … Continue reading →

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Have You Thanked Your OT Today?

Posted on April 28, 2015 by all about autism

April is Occupational Therapy Month, an opportunity for us to honor the therapists who work with our children in the school setting. Not only do therapists assist students with a variety of hands-on tasks, including handwriting, computer typing, using touch … Continue reading →

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Summer Camps!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by all about autism

Most people think that when school ends on June 11th, we’re on vacation until the start of the next school year. Not true at the Barber National Institute! We have a number of programs that provide fun, recreational opportunities as … Continue reading →

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“Stuck” Emotions

Posted on April 21, 2015 by all about autism

Ryan and I often talk about being “stuck.” How we define “stuck” is dwelling on a topic of conversation ad nauseum. It may be that the skiing season is over, or that he has “used up” all of his sweet … Continue reading →

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It’s National Volunteer Week!

Posted on April 16, 2015 by all about autism

As we recognize National Volunteer Week, I think back 63 years ago, to 1952. A group of volunteers, including Gertrude Barber, members of the Erie community and several parents, established the first classroom for children with disabilities in Erie. It’s … Continue reading →

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Week of the Young Child

Posted on April 14, 2015 by all about autism

This week is the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This week was created in 1971 in order to focus the public’s attention to the early … Continue reading →

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Make ‘Em Laugh!

Posted on April 9, 2015 by all about autism

Next week, on April 14th, celebrate International Moment of Laughter Day by making someone smile and laugh. This is a day to laugh often and laugh loudly. After all, they say laughter is the best medicine! For kids with autism, … Continue reading →

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World Health Day: How Safe Is Your Food?

Posted on April 7, 2015 by all about autism

Today is World Health Day! Each year, the World Health Organization draws worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health. This year’s theme is food safety. Unsafe food, such as food that may contain harmful bacteria, viruses, … Continue reading →