Author Archives: all about autism

As we “wrap up” 2020, I plan to take a two-week hiatus in writing and will return the week of January 11 when our students return to the classroom for hybrid instruction. In the meantime, I‘d like to express my thanks … Continue reading →

As Christmas is now only three days away, I began thinking of Christmas past…… Christmas was always an important day in the Barber household. Mother LOVED decorating the house for Christmas and she would take days to complete her decorating. And, … Continue reading →

COVID-19 has profoundly affected schools across the country and around the world. We at the Barber National Institute, Elizabeth Lee Black School are attempting to balance the educational imperative to keep our schools open and continue to implement our students’ Individual … Continue reading →

I know that many of us and our children are experiencing COVID fatigue.  To think that I did not even know what COVID was a year ago!  But since we have been living with it since Governor Wolf closed our … Continue reading →

Is it possible? Ryan is turning 27 today! This is one of those special days where I love to take a moment to reflect on my journey with Ryan. I enjoy looking at his pictures that remind me of some … Continue reading →

As we plan to gather for Thanksgiving this year, I know that we as a nation face many challenges, first and foremost COVID-19. However, I believe that each of us have much to be thankful for.  The poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson, … Continue reading →

This week is American Education Week, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. A good teacher can change a student’s life, creating worlds … Continue reading →

It’s almost fitting that this Friday is World Kindness Day. With all the background noise we had during the last few weeks, what better way to overcome the divides of politics than with kindness? What began 21 years ago as … Continue reading →

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of the more than 40 million people in the United States who serve as unpaid caregivers to family, friends and neighbors. Caregivers work long days and spend countless … Continue reading →

Each year, as the month of October draws to a close, I look forward to the spooktacular fun that fills the school!  The parade this year was Virtual, but it was still fun. The parade always brings back sweet memories … Continue reading →