Author Archives: all about autism

Autism Speaks science leadership and Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee recently announced its top ten autism studies of 2019. These selections were based on more than 2,000 research reports published in scientific journals. Many I have discussed in previous months’ autism … Continue reading →

I sat down with Amy Moczulski, M.A., CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist at the Barber National Institute. Amy’s role in the classroom is to assist students in learning to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, and this past year, she began … Continue reading →

Why are Elizabeth Lee Black School students unpacking their yellow fleece scarves, signs and other materials???? It is National School Choice Week! Starting last Monday, National School Choice Week is the largest ever celebration of opportunity in K-12 education… Millions … Continue reading →

This is an exciting week for us at the Elizabeth Lee Black School because the Erie Playhouse again returns to us! Today is our first play practice! The Playhouse has been coming to the ELBS for nine years but this … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, I have been “under the weather” with a bug this week and have not been able to write my weekly column. I am feeling much better. See you next week!

In past blogs, I have discussed Ryan’s diagnosis in 2005 at 18 months of age. Ryan had expressive language delays at 12 months, which I had discussed with his pediatrician, but as he was “on par” in his overall developmental … Continue reading →

As I began considering the upcoming new year and new decade, I thought about my New Year resolutions. I am sure that many of you, as I do, make them but quickly tuck them away into forgotten memories. So I … Continue reading →