Author Archives: all about autism

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” ~ Nelson Mandela. Did you know that at risk children who don’t receive a quality early education are: 25% more likely to drop out of school … Continue reading →

Posted on January 23, 2014 by all about autism | 5 Comments

Have you been walking your way to health?  This week is Healthy Weight Week.   Unfortunately, obesity is more prevalent in people with disabilities than people without disabilities.  Obesity rates for children with disabilities are approximately 38% higher than children without disabilities.  … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2014 by all about autism | Leave a comment

How Will You Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by all about autism

As we look to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day on Monday, I see how far we have come since the first school where children with disabilities was established in 1817.  Our accomplishments have been many, yet we continue to … Continue reading →

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Families attend an autism-friendly performance on April 29, 2012 in this photo released by the Theatre Development Fund. With an increasing number of children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, more organizations are acknowledging the need to offer an adaptive program for … Continue reading →

Posted on January 15, 2014 by all about autism | Leave a comment

Did you know that January is International Creativity Month?   Walking through the BNI halls you see expressions of creativity all around – artwork on the walls, students creating angels made of clay, technology everywhere. I am thankful for our faculty … Continue reading →

Posted on January 9, 2014 by all about autism | Leave a comment

Don’t Forget To Say Thank You

Posted on January 7, 2014 by all about autism

Danke, grazie, merci, gracias, spasibo, 谢谢, cảm ơn bạn, thank you! January is National “Thank You” Month. Growing up, my siblings and I quickly learned that thank you was an essential word in our vocabularies.   Of course, mothers are always … Continue reading →

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As I look to the start of another year, I find that it is not the end nor a beginning but an opportunity to continue to expand the knowledge and experience that we have gained over the last 365 days. … Continue reading →

Posted on December 31, 2013 by all about autism | Leave a comment

Stories from Christmas Past

Posted on December 24, 2013 by all about autism

Clockwise from Top Left: Dr. Gertrude Barber, Ryan and Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey; Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey, Ryan and Jeanne Baker; Ryan in his Christmas outfit; Ryan in his Notre Dame bib; Ryan and Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey As I look forward to … Continue reading →

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Have You #AJO’d Today?

Posted on December 19, 2013 by all about autism

#AJO has taken the world by storm!  With a single act of kindness to honor their daughter, Alyssa, the O’Neills purchased 40 pumpkin spiced lattes for strangers at an Erie, PA Starbucks.  The family asked the baristas to write her … Continue reading →

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Maureen Barber-Carey dancing with the Beast On The Bay at the 2013 BNI Christmas Ball This past weekend the Barber National Institute (BNI) held its annual Christmas Ball, marking its 49th anniversary.   When Dr. Gertrude Barber started the first ball, she … Continue reading →

Posted on December 17, 2013 by all about autism | Leave a comment