Author Archives: all about autism

Unfortunately, I have been “under the weather” with a bug this week and have not been able to write my weekly column. I am feeling much better. See you next week!

In past blogs, I have discussed Ryan’s diagnosis in 2005 at 18 months of age. Ryan had expressive language delays at 12 months, which I had discussed with his pediatrician, but as he was “on par” in his overall developmental … Continue reading →

As I began considering the upcoming new year and new decade, I thought about my New Year resolutions. I am sure that many of you, as I do, make them but quickly tuck them away into forgotten memories. So I … Continue reading →

As Christmas is now only two days away, I began thinking of Christmas past…… Christmas was always an important day in the Barber household. Mother LOVED decorating the house for Christmas and she would take days to complete her decorating. … Continue reading →

The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, Bishop of Erie, announced yesterday that he issued a decree on December 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, opening the cause for canonization of Gertrude Barber. It is one of the first … Continue reading →

December and the Holidays are synonymous, but there also is a very important date: December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD). Founded 27 years ago by the United Nations General Assembly, IDPWD is a day to promote … Continue reading →

Ryan turned 26 today! As I write those words, I find it difficult to believe that 26 years have passed. It was just yesterday….. Ryan was 4 months and starting Happy Hearts, the Barber Center child care program located down … Continue reading →