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Although The Random Acts of Kindness calendar was created for the workplace, I thought that it had some great ideas for us as we shelter in this holiday weekend. Did you know that science shows that the positive effects of … Continue reading →

A parent commented that they enjoyed reading my last blog regarding activities during these challenging times, but wished there were more for adults. I agreed and have given more thought to her suggestion. Our adults are now experiencing: Sudden change … Continue reading →

Many families have asked if I had any tips for parents, so I wanted to share a few of my thoughts. Daily Routine Create and maintain a daily routine. Use a daily activity schedule including visual prompts to help your child … Continue reading →

I invited Mom, Brianne McClellan, to share her thoughts in this week’s blog on World Down Syndrome Day. -Maureen I enter the door at daycare and see him sitting in his usual chair, by himself, listening to an audio story … Continue reading →

Last Wednesday was “Spread the Word to End the Word.” Started as a simple website by the Special Olympics in 2008, it has grown to a nationwide campaign involving schools and universities across our country, all with the goal of … Continue reading →

The first week of March is one of my favorite weeks of the school year. It is not only Read Across America Week, but also Dr. Seuss’s birthday and World Book Day. I love reading! As a child I was … Continue reading →

I find it difficult to keep up with the latest advancements in educational technology when so many digital devices, educational software and mobile apps are in constant development. In 2012, Digital Learning Day began as a way to actively spread … Continue reading →

As I was walking through our hallway today, I noticed a “random act of kindness.” One of our five-year-old students was in line behind a younger child. When the younger child dropped his paper, the older child picked it up … Continue reading →

Autism Speaks science leadership and Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee recently announced its top ten autism studies of 2019. These selections were based on more than 2,000 research reports published in scientific journals. Many I have discussed in previous months’ autism … Continue reading →

I sat down with Amy Moczulski, M.A., CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist at the Barber National Institute. Amy’s role in the classroom is to assist students in learning to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, and this past year, she began … Continue reading →