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I was truly moved while reading a blog written by Daniel Anderson for Cerebral Palsy month. Whether one experiences cerebral palsy, autism, or another developmental disability, the core of his message is true for all: we all want to love, be … Continue reading →

As I thought about writing a “Women in History” blog, my mind wandered to a recent article I read about why girls with autism are diagnosed later, and less frequently, than boys. From my own experience, our classrooms with children with … Continue reading →

The impact of technology on communication and mobility cannot be underestimated. Doors have been opened that ten years ago would have remained closed. I’ve touched upon the use of the GoTalk devices in our school in an earlier blog; today, … Continue reading →

I decided to do my post today instead of tomorrow because today is “Spread the Word to End the Word” day, a day dedicated to eliminating the use of the R-word. Last year, I talked about what led up to … Continue reading →

One of my favorite children’s authors is Dr. Seuss. Many years ago, we began celebrating Dr. Seuss Week in our school. We invite community leaders to join us and read their favorite Dr. Seuss book. In addition, each day we … Continue reading →

In Tuesday’s blog, I shared my thoughts about In A Different Key: The Story of Autism. Today, I wanted to take a moment to dig deeper into one of the most remarkable stories from the book. Do you know who … Continue reading →

Sunday afternoon typically finds me perusing the New York Times book reviews. In A Different Key: The Story of Autism, of course, caught my attention. Reading the review, I knew it was a book I wanted to purchase and ordered it. … Continue reading →

Did you know that this Wednesday was Digital Learning Day? This day is a nationwide celebration that encourages the use of technological devices to improve children’s learning experience in schools. The goal is that all students will have access to … Continue reading →

Ryan and I have been talking about how we are going to participate in the #RAK16. We decided that every day, each of us will do a special act of kindness and at the end of the day share with … Continue reading →

Last year, I reflected on some of the Presidents who played a significant role in improving the lives of children with disabilities (read the blog here). I thought this year I would share some information on the Every Student Succeeds … Continue reading →