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Friendship Abounds at Connections Camp

Posted on May 13, 2014 by all about autism

“My child was not successful at the local summer day camps. What can you offer me?”  Fourteen years ago a small group of parents of children with high functioning autism/Asperger’s approached me and asked me to help them find a … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2014 by all about autism

As I was planning my blog for Mother’s Day, I thought, “Why don’t I ask for Ryan’s input?” Last night, while he was having dessert, I asked the question, “Tell me about your mom.” The following are his (unedited) responses: … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 7, 2014 by all about autism

I’d like to invite you to talk a walk with me down memory lane and think about the teachers in your lives that truly made a difference. I immediately think of my 8th grade teacher at Villa Maria Grade School, … Continue reading →

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Mini Beast on the Bay & National Physical Fitness Month

Posted on May 1, 2014 by all about autism

The Mini Beast on the Bay obstacle course is back for its second year and is even better! Last year, the ELBS faculty and students chose to initiate a Mini Beast as their way to participate in the Barber Beast … Continue reading →

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“Autism – What We Know” by Wendy Chung

Posted on April 29, 2014 by all about autism

For today’s blog, I originally planned to take a look back on the month of April and our activities. However, I just watched a TED Talk titled “Autism – What We Know (And What We Don’t Know Yet)” by Wendy … Continue reading →

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iPads have created a buzz among families raising a child with autism. A child who is unable to speak can only express his needs and wants through behavior.  For example, a child could take a parent’s hand and walk him … Continue reading →

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Landmark Agreement Helps Adults With Disabilities Enter the Competitive Workplace

Posted on April 22, 2014 by all about autism

Last week the Justice Department announced a “landmark” agreement with the state of Rhode Island, which was found to have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by segregating adults with disabilities in workshops and day facilities. Over the next ten … Continue reading →

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Hoppy Easter!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by all about autism

This blog may seem a little familiar.  It was one of my first blogs posted on April 5, 2012 yet it is still relavent today so I wanted to share it again. While holidays are filled with joyful memories, they can … Continue reading →

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There’s Nothin’ Better Than A Good Old Fashion’ Friend

Posted on April 16, 2014 by all about autism

The latest report released by the CDC indicating one in 68 8-year- olds has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has everyone talking. This 30% increase since 2012 tells me that every elementary classroom probably has one child on the spectrum.  Looking … Continue reading →

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How Do Thirty Million Words Affect Your Child?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by all about autism

Did you know that by age 4 children living in poverty had heard 30 million fewer words than their counterparts in more advantaged families? This finding led Dana Suskind, M.D. to establish the “Thirty Million Words” Initiative to close the … Continue reading →

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