Author Archives: all about autism

With an unprecedented increase in the number of children being diagnosed with autism, we find ourselves in a time when it is especially important to understand best practices for treating children with autism spectrum disorders while helping to support parents, … Continue reading →

Sensory experiences are essential for brain development in all children. For students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other sensory disorders, sensory experiences can be uncomfortable and counterproductive. Some children may be sensitive to loud noises, movement, and textures. While … Continue reading →

Today we celebrate a second independence day in July. Yes, less known, but just as important! On July 26th, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the historic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against … Continue reading →

It’s hard to imagine our current world without technology. As modern technology becomes more innovative, we can use it to meet the needs of so many different learning styles.   The Elizabeth Lee Black School is very fortunate to have received … Continue reading →

Yes, the school bells are ringing for students at the Elizabeth Lee Black School.  We offer an Extended School Year (ESY) program and have, since 1979, when the federal court decision in Armstrong v Kline established this mandate in Pennsylvania. … Continue reading →

Our seniors have graduated. Our preschool children have moved on to kindergarten, and our staff are on vacation until July 3.  So, I have decided to take a hiatus from the blog.  I will be back again with the blog … Continue reading →

Monday was one of the highlights of our school year: Graduation! We have two ceremonies, one for our PreK Counts and Happy Hearts graduates (28 students) and one for our High School students (8 seniors).  Our Early Childhood graduation, held … Continue reading →

I had the opportunity to participate in the PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Board meeting last week. It is always a wealth of information, so I thought that I would share some of the key points with you.  PNC celebrated … Continue reading →

For this week’s blog, I have invited Cecelia Hollands, the Director of Clinical Programming for Barber Behavioral Health, to discuss the role of technology in mental health, especially as it relates to children and youth. This is an especially timely … Continue reading →

I had the honor of speaking at the Project SEARCH graduation held on the campus of AHN St. Vincent Hospital this week.   Local sponsors of Project SEARCH include AHN St. Vincent Hospital, the Erie School District, the Office of Vocational … Continue reading →