Author Archives: all about autism

This week marks National Nurses Week, and I want to highlight our exceptional nurses who provide the most skilled and compassionate care to our students. We have two wonderful nurses, Keri Moore, Kayla Litz, and Etta Loreti. I recently asked … Continue reading →

In celebration of Better Speech and Hearing Month, I wanted to recognize Amy Moczulski, Carly Stewart, Colleen Klenz, Stephanie Jordan, and Abigail Hagan, our school’s exceptional speech pathologists who impact our students in a positive way in and every day. … Continue reading →

Each September, the Barber National Institute offers the Beast on the Bay, which is comprised of a rigorous 10-mile course with 30 obstacles – it’s a challenge that tests even the most skilled athletes.   While many are getting ready for … Continue reading →

As you may have seen and heard in the news recently, the 2023 Jay and Mona Kang Art Show, which was to take place both in-person and online, is being offered exclusively through our virtual platform located at https://2023.barberartshow.org.   You … Continue reading →

The annual Art Show has been a Barber National Institute tradition since 2006. Initially, we wanted to have an event that would celebrate “April is Autism month”. As we discussed ideas, we felt that it was important to recognize both … Continue reading →

As we begin the Autism Acceptance month of April, I thought that I would review some of the basic facts about Autism.  As I looked back on the Autism month blogs that I have written these past 10 years, I … Continue reading →

Due to the important announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week regarding an increase in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) rates, I posted a blog on Friday, March 24. In case you missed it, please visit my … Continue reading →

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released 2 reports yesterday looking at the rate of children diagnosed with ASD. These findings are based on surveillance data from 11 communities that participate in the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities … Continue reading →

Many if not most people are familiar with Down syndrome. However, for those who are not, a few facts:  World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is celebrated annually on March 21 to bring global awareness about Down syndrome, a condition in … Continue reading →

With Saint Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, I wanted to focus on the legacy of the shamrock. More specifically, I wanted to share some history about the Barber National Institute shamrock.  We all know that the shamrock is the familiar emblem … Continue reading →