Author Archives: all about autism

Keep an Open Line of Communication with your Child

Posted on August 23, 2012 by all about autism

There is an excellent editorial today in the Erie Times, “Teach Kids to Report Wrongdoing.” Data shows that 25% of all teens are bullied, and too often it goes unreported. This is a special challenge when you consider the number … Continue reading →

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Steps to make Back-to-School Stress Free

Posted on August 21, 2012 by all about autism

As school starts for children in our area next week, I wanted to share with you what I have learned over the past 12 years of “first days of school.” Plan Ahead If your child is entering a new school, … Continue reading →

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Co-Pay Coming for Pennsylvania Families

Posted on August 17, 2012 by all about autism

Families already struggling to meet the daily challenges of autism will soon face another hurdle as the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has announced plans to institute a co-pay for many services. Five services, including prescription drugs, will have a … Continue reading →

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Tips for Back-to-School

Posted on August 14, 2012 by all about autism

Ann Ellison, MA, BCBA, has been serving children with disabilities and their families for more than 25 years as a counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.   She currently serves as the Behavior Services Coordinator at the Elizabeth Lee Black School, … Continue reading →

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Set the Bar High for all Children

Posted on August 9, 2012 by all about autism

I had the privilege of attending PNC Day at Chautauqua this week.  Our two speakers were Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League, and Mike Slive, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, with Luke Russert, NBC News correspondent as moderator.  … Continue reading →

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Safety Measures for a Wandering Child

Posted on August 7, 2012 by all about autism

Every mother’s greatest fear:  You look up and your child is gone!  Perhaps your child decided to go sit down, or he may be deliberately running off, or he is simply wandering.  In any case, you are in a panic … Continue reading →

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New App for Kids with Autism

Posted on August 2, 2012 by all about autism

I had an opportunity this winter to attend a presentation by Interbots.  Founded in 2005, Interbots is a spin-off of the Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center.  The company specializes in the design and construction of custom interactive characters, both … Continue reading →

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PSU Holds Autism Conference

Posted on July 31, 2012 by all about autism

I was in Penn State yesterday attending the National Autism Conference sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.  I’m going to share with you today a few thoughts from the discussions. Janet Twyman, PhD, professor of pediatrics at the University … Continue reading →

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ADA Anniversary

Posted on July 25, 2012 by all about autism

Tomorrow marks the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Dr. Gertrude Barber was invited to the signing by then-President George H. W. Bush.  You can tune in at 8 a.m. EST Thursday, July 26th to listen to a … Continue reading →

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Funding and Importance of Early Childhood Education

Posted on July 24, 2012 by all about autism

I’d like to share a few thoughts about quality early childhood education today.  We know that investments in early childhood are vital to the success of our children.  There is a large body of data from economics, biology and psychology … Continue reading →

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