Author Archives: all about autism

The first week of May is full of moments created to celebrate and appreciate many people in our lives – teachers, nurses, therapists, paraeducators, behavior specialists and many, many support personnel. We agree with former First Lady Michelle Obama, who … 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, felt that it was important to recognize both children … Continue reading →

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. Each year, we shine a … Continue reading →

I started thinking about Easter over the years…some wonderful memories! As you can see, Ryan did not like the Easter Bunny! Happy Easter to Everyone!

Established in 1971, The Week of the Young Child™ (WOYC), April 2-8 is a fun-filled week celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. The 2022 theme is ‘step it up’. Why ‘step it up’? The Early Childhood … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe, but April has been recognized as Autism Awareness month since 2007.   I started writing about it in 2012.  That is the year that I began my blog…10 years ago! As I look back over the years, I … Continue reading →

Each year, the Religious Studies Department at Mercyhurst University awards an individual or organization the Archbishop Oscar Romero Award for “living the call of faith and justice in an extraordinary manner.” This year marks the 30th year for the award … Continue reading →

It has been over 700 days since we closed in March of 2020. We have had a variety of schedules during this time, including on site, hybrid, remote/virtual, and every possible combination. It has been a difficult time for students, families, and … Continue reading →

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you look in any of our classrooms, you will see every shade of green that you can imagine. Pre COVID, we had a St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but that is on hold until next year. … Continue reading →

March is National Disability Awareness Month.  I think sometimes that we have so many “Awareness” months that they become trite and inconsequential.  Certainly, we are all aware of disabilities. But it was not so long ago that persons with disabilities … Continue reading →