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It’s Time to Grow Up Great

Posted on October 23, 2014 by all about autism

Today I am attending the PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Council in Pittsburgh. In 2004, PNC adopted a corporate-wide program focusing resources on early childhood education to make a tremendous impact. Since then, PNC Grow Up Great has distributed more … Continue reading →

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Helping Children Communicate with Technology

Posted on October 21, 2014 by all about autism

One of the guiding principles throughout our history has been the desire to share our knowledge with others for the improvement of quality of life for children and adults with disabilities. That’s why we are very excited to work with … Continue reading →

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Broccoli, Cauliflower and Autism? Who knew?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by all about autism

Broccoli and autism? When I saw the headline that the chemical sulforaphane found in broccoli, cauliflower and other cruciferous veggies may reduce the symptoms of ASD, I was somewhat incredulous. When I read the study, my initial reaction was “I need … Continue reading →

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Expect, Employ, Empower! Recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Posted on October 14, 2014 by all about autism

Every October we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s employees with disabilities. The Barber National Institute (BNI) celebrated NDEAM with … Continue reading →

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Did You Know That October Is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month?

Posted on October 9, 2014 by all about autism

As we celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month I would like to share some facts about Down Syndrome with you. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material alters … Continue reading →

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New Campaigns Are Developing Across the Country to Create an Inclusive and Diverse Workforce

Posted on October 7, 2014 by all about autism

The article A Couple Gaining Independence and Finding a Bond on the front page news of the Sunday NY Times caught my attention. It’s a love story about two people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who met at a … Continue reading →

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Poverty and Disability Go Hand in Hand

Posted on September 30, 2014 by all about autism

It is very troublesome to read that poverty rates are back on the rise across the Erie region after two consecutive years of decline. 29.2% of the city’s residents (28,114 people) and 45.5% (9,649) of its children under 18 are … Continue reading →

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Lack of Eye Contact In Infants Could Be An Indicator of a Future Autism Diagnosis

Posted on September 25, 2014 by all about autism

Did you know … A child can be born with a genetic liability, but how autism is expressed can be changed between birth and 2 years due to brain development It is anticipated that over the next few years the … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Can Do To Help The Caregiver In Your Life

Posted on September 23, 2014 by all about autism

A tragedy! The mother of a 13 year old with severe autism attempted to kill herself and her daughter. We are quick to think “how could a mother ever do that?” However, I recall the saying “don’t judge until you … Continue reading →

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Founder’s Day – A Celebration of Dr. Gertrude Barber

Posted on September 18, 2014 by all about autism

Today is a special day at the Barber National Institute. We are celebrating Founder’s Day to commemorate the legacy of our founder, Dr. Gertrude Barber and our enduring mission. If we take a look back in time to the year … Continue reading →

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