Author Archives: all about autism

Thoughtful Thursday Ideas

Posted on July 18, 2013 by all about autism

Between June and September kids can have approximately 82 days of summer vacation. How do you fill all those days? In many of my blogs I talk about keeping a schedule during holidays, vacations, and especially, during the summer. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged asd, autism, autistic, children, kindness, parenting, summer, thursday | 2 Comments

Transition Services: Moving to Multiply

Posted on July 16, 2013 by all about autism

The stories on research, education and support related to children with autism seem to appear daily. Awareness is growing, and so are the children. Approximately 50,000 individuals with ASD turn 18 each year in the United States. What happens when … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged asd, autism, autistic, education, research, special needs, transition, vocational training | 2 Comments

Anything is possible!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by all about autism

Ryan loves running! I remember his first race as little boy wondering “Is it possible for him to finish?” I wasn’t quite sure he’d cross the finish line, but he did, and I was there to greet him as he … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 5k, autism, cerebral palsy, disabilities, disabled, marathon, nonverbal, quadriplegic, running, special needs, team hoty | 4 Comments

July 4th …with a Twist

Posted on July 2, 2013 by all about autism

I love fireworks! When Ryan was three, I was so excited to take him to his first fireworks display. The first blast erupted spraying the sky in magical colors that glowed in radiant hues and then… Ryan began screaming. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged asd, autism, autistic, fireworks, fourth, fourth of july, holidays, independence day, special needs | 4 Comments

Are ALL Children Really Included?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by all about autism

Do you remember being in school when you and your classmates would gather in the gym for the annual class photo? I remember all of mine (some dreaded, some not) and my son’s. This tradition of capturing the class photo continues … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged asd, autism, children, disabilities, friendship, inclusion, school, special needs | 6 Comments

Kayaking, Swimming and the Behavioral Benefits

Posted on June 25, 2013 by all about autism

It is 80 degrees and sunny in Erie — perfect weather for outdoor sports, games or just about anything that you dreamed of doing in the midst of a snowstorm. Summer provides a great opportunity for you and your child to … Continue reading →

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Arts and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Posted on June 20, 2013 by all about autism

ArtsErie offered “Teaching Arts to Students with ASD” yesterday at the Barber National Institute in Erie, PA. The workshop was sponsored by the Very Special Arts (VSA) and the Kennedy Center Institute. Two of our staff, Ann Ellison, MA, BCBA … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged arts, asd, autism, autistic, erie, special needs, spectrum | 2 Comments

Erie, Pa: On the Cutting Edge of Research in Autism

Posted on June 18, 2013 by all about autism

I opened my Autism Spectrum Quarterly journal to see an article in the research news Yes, this is a topic similar to the research that we started conducting at the Barber National Institute in April 2012 with Dr. Josh Diehl … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged asd, aspergers, autism, autistic, behavior, communication, erie, notre dame, research, robots, social skills, technology, vanderbilt | 6 Comments

Autism from a Father’s Point of View

Posted on June 16, 2013 by all about autism

In honor of Father’s Day I would like to share with you a beautiful poem by a Dad with a child with autism. http://bit.ly/13H6EwB

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Summer Transition, Tips and Tricks

Posted on June 13, 2013 by all about autism

Summer vacation is upon us! It’s a time to catch your breath and take a break from the daily grind. However, for parents raising children with special needs, summer time doesn’t necessarily mean “care free.” Yes, there is no home work, … Continue reading →