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Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 12, 2015 by all about autism

There are several popular legends surrounding the story of Saint Valentine. One is that he was a Roman priest who was arrested, imprisoned, and eventually martyred after being caught marrying Christian couples. At the time, helping Christians was considered a … Continue reading →

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Teaching Kindness

Posted on February 10, 2015 by all about autism

This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week. As I thought about the topic, I began to consider how kindness is taught. The rampant problem of bullying in our schools underlies a deeper issue – are we teaching our children … Continue reading →

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In the Public Eye

Posted on February 5, 2015 by all about autism

I began reading Fully Alive: Discovering What Matters Most, by Timothy Shriver this week. Although I was generally familiar with the story of Rosemary Kennedy, I was not aware of how much she inspired her family to devote their careers … Continue reading →

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Big Leap in Numbers: What Does It Mean?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by all about autism

In May of 2013, the American Psychiatric Association announced changes in DSM-IV. “Intellectual developmental disorder” replaced the term “mental retardation,” and the diagnosis for intellectual disability placed less emphasis on a person’s IQ score and greater consideration on clinical assessment. … Continue reading →

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National Thank You Month

Posted on January 29, 2015 by all about autism

“Thank You.” These are two words that I taught Ryan as soon as he was speaking. To me, being polite is an important virtue for parents to teach their children. As Ryan progressed through school, one of the positive comments … Continue reading →

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Virtual Reality: A New Frontier?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by all about autism

Virtual reality training and autism? I was a bit incredulous when I first saw this headline. Certainly we are deluged with articles on “What Apps Work Best” and how technology benefits children on the spectrum. As a non-techy, I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Literacy!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by all about autism

January is a big month for literacy awareness. All month long, we celebrate National Book Blitz Month. If you’re like me, your reaction to this was similar to: Great! What’s that? After some digging, I learned that NBB was created … Continue reading →

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Being a Fighter for Civil Rights

Posted on January 20, 2015 by all about autism

In doing some research on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I discovered a quote that I haven’t read before but is great advice for all of us. “Whatever career you may choose for yourself – doctor, lawyer, teacher – let … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Posted on January 19, 2015 by all about autism
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ELBS Recognized for Innovative Use of Technology

Posted on January 15, 2015 by all about autism

Yesterday, we received some great news! The Elizabeth Lee Black School at the Barber National Institute has received the “Award for Leadership and Innovation in Special Education” from the National Association of Private Schools (NAPSEC). NAPSEC, headquartered in Washington, DC, … Continue reading →

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