Author Archives: all about autism

This week, we proudly celebrate the extraordinary dedication of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)—the unsung heroes whose work transforms lives every single day. Their compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment create lasting change for individuals with disabilities and their families.  Across the … Continue reading →

Saturday, September 6 marks the 12th and final year of the Beast on the Bay. Participants run 10 miles on sand, water, and trails as they proved that they could Beat the Beast! We’re all geared up for the big … Continue reading →

As the doors open to a new school year, the energy in our hallways is unmistakable—filled with the buzz of fresh starts, new faces, and renewed purpose. For educators and school leaders, this season is more than a calendar reset; … Continue reading →

Today is the first day of the 2025-26 school year. I wanted to share my opening remarks with our faculty and staff.   Good morning, everyone — and welcome back for the 2025-26 school year!  I hope your summer was fun … Continue reading →

With summer in full swing, we wanted to let our wonderful readers know that the All About Autism Blog will be taking a well-deserved break. We’ll be back with fresh, insightful content when school resumes in late August. We deeply … Continue reading →

The Elizabeth Lee Black School hosted a heartwarming Graduation Day celebration on Tuesday, June 10, acknowledging the achievements of students across both high school and early childhood education programs. This special event symbolized a significant milestone in the lives of … Continue reading →

A number of years ago, I became aware of this registry, signed Ryan up, and encouraged others to do so.  I recently again saw this information and while reading it I saw that you must reregister every three years.  So, … Continue reading →

Amy Dean, a Homeschool teacher and advisor, shared with me an article that a student found which is relevant for all who are considering home schooling a child with autism.  She asked that I share it as she thought it … Continue reading →

I had the distinct honor of speaking at the Project SEARCH graduation held on the campus of AHN St. Vincent Hospital last week.   Project SEARCH is proudly supported by local sponsors including AHN St. Vincent Hospital, the Erie School … Continue reading →

In May, we celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.   At the Elizabeth Lee Black School, our exceptional speech-language pathologists (SLPs) ensure students have access to the communication tools that best meet their needs, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). AAC encompasses … Continue reading →