Monthly Archives: December 2015

This final week of 2015, I am taking a page out of Maria Shriver’s book to give myself a “digital detox” from blogging, Facebook, and Twitter, and to truly reflect about the things that made this past year so wonderful. … Continue reading →

As we approach Christmas, I began thinking about Christmases past. Ryan’s first Christmas was quite eventful. Erie was in the midst of the Blizzard of ‘93, and we were picking up my mother and driving to Uncle Joe’s house for … Continue reading →

With Christmas just around the corner, I’m thinking about gifts for my nieces’ children. Since they are still very young, I want to be sure to be careful in my choice, and that I select something safe and age-appropriate. It’s … Continue reading →

Scientists and researchers are constantly uncovering more information related to autism, offering insights into the origins, possible causes and even at times potential cures. I come across dozens of articles on a weekly basis, some of which seem more important … Continue reading →

Yesterday was our holiday program. This is always a favorite event of mine. Not only do we get to see the hard work and efforts of our students and staff, but because this is a wonderful day to celebrate the … Continue reading →

Although the holiday season is joyful, the recent shootings in San Bernardino and the terrorist attacks in Paris have cast a dark shadow across our world. Personally speaking, these events created lots of anxiety in Ryan. When Paris occurred, he … Continue reading →

“We mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the wake of the adoption of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This global blueprint for action summons us to ‘leave no one behind.’” These powerful words by … Continue reading →

Ryan turns 22 tomorrow, December 2nd! As I write those words, I find it difficult to believe that 22 years have passed. It was just yesterday….. Ryan was 4 months and starting Happy Hearts, the Barber Center child care program … Continue reading →