Author Archives: all about autism

We have been discussing the negative impact of COVID on school aged students. A group that is often not discussed are children who were not yet three years of age, and who should have been entering preschool between 2019 and … Continue reading →

Did you know that January is National Thank You month? What better way to start the month than with a thank you! It was started in 1977 by author Marsha Friedman as a way to promote the power of saying … Continue reading →

The New York Times recently published a list of notable deaths in 2023, covering a wide spectrum of figures from the world of literature, politics, popular culture, technology, sports, medicine, and the list goes on. As I read the biographies … Continue reading →

Human rights, including the right to be treated with dignity and respect, the right to reach one’s fullest potential, and the right to live without prosecution and injustice, is the foundation of our society and helps shape the world in … Continue reading →

The Barber National Institute has gained countless supporters over the years. In addition to helping raise critical funds to support life-changing programs for our adults and children, our annual fundraisers are also, without question, friend raisers.   So many of our … Continue reading →

Holidays and family events can be both joyous and stressful for both parents and children. If you have a child with special needs, these celebrations can become challenging. Here are some tips that may help you prepare for a not-so-stressful … Continue reading →

Oh my goodness! Ryan turns 30 this Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Yes, this is impossible for me to truly believe.  30 years have passed since he came home from the hospital!  I still remember it like it was yesterday… We were living in … Continue reading →

The recent passing of writer, activist and former first lady Rosalynn Carter has shed light on this amazing woman’s accomplishments and her legacy that will endure.   Mrs. Carter supported many worthy causes, including equality for people with disabilities. The United … Continue reading →

In response to an increase in requests from a wide variety of stakeholders throughout the community, BNI has developed a parent support group to support parents of children with autism and intellectual disabilities in our region. Research tells us that … Continue reading →

As we end National Disability Awareness Month, it’s important as always to spotlight the immense value that people with disabilities add to the labor market as well as the challenges that they still face in finding gainful employment.   It’s well … Continue reading →