Monthly Archives: July 2024

The Elizabeth Lee Black School provides opportunities for students to explore their surroundings, learn, enjoy themselves, and achieve their highest potential. We are breaking barriers that hinder student participation in academic and recreational activities by developing programs and infrastructure with … Continue reading →

Obesity is a global issue. I was fascinated yet disappointed as I read some of the findings from the 31st European Congress on Obesity.  Highlights included:   There are several contributing factors to obesity in children with special needs. Some of the … Continue reading →

Parents of children with a diagnosis of autism can find themselves with a myriad of questions and may feel overwhelmed as they work to find the appropriate treatment and care for their children. It’s easy to have uncertainty about the … Continue reading →

Recently, I was dismayed when I read an article that made claims that environmental and lifestyle factors are a key contributor to the rise in autism in recent years. The article, which was written by someone in the field of … Continue reading →

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures students throughout the country are provided with free appropriate public education. Recent data suggests that 15%, or 7.5 million, children ages 3 to 21 are receiving services under IDEA.  During the 2012-13 … Continue reading →