Monthly Archives: July 2016

Just five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 30th as International Day of Friendship. Although it isn’t a widely celebrated day at the moment, it certainly has gained traction since its inception. And as we look at … Continue reading →

As we celebrate the 26th anniversary of the ADA on July 26th, I find this is a great time to renew our pledge to turn these words into actions!  ~ Maureen Every July, we celebrate two anniversaries of independence. One … 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 →

Whether or not your child has special needs, being a parent isn’t for the faint of heart. Of course, the rewards vastly outnumber the challenges. But that doesn’t mean that we haven’t each had “one of those days:” a meltdown, … Continue reading →

As you may or may not know, in late June the 2016 KIDS COUNT data book was published by the Annie E. Casey foundation. This is a state-by-state annual report on children’s overall well-being in the categories of: economic, education, … Continue reading →

I recently read that July is “Purposeful Parenting Month.” Hmm… Is this positive parenting? Something different? It certainly was a new term that I had not read about. I did some research and learned several interesting and helpful ideas, including: … Continue reading →

In honor of National Parks and Recreation month, I wanted to highlight the benefits of one of the most popular “park activities:” Hiking. Of course, we all would acknowledge that hiking promotes a healthy body. But did you realize that … Continue reading →

As a parent and an educator, I am always disappointed when I hear some of the myths about intellectual disabilities and Autism that still surface. In this age of the internet and Google, I would expect that people would seek … Continue reading →

Hard to believe it’s July 4th and summer feels like it’s halfway over! Growing up, I loved seeing the fireworks! Our family would take blankets and refreshments to sit on the golf course, OOHing and AAHing as they went off. … Continue reading →