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Planning & Prevention Tips for Children with ASD

Posted on October 18, 2012 by all about autism

As discussed in Tuesday’s blog, 50% of children with autism spectrum disorder wander. Today, I encourage you as parents and caregivers to be prepared and establish a plan should this occur with your child. As a parent, you can never … Continue reading →

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Children with ASD & Wandering: A Compelling Research Study

Posted on October 16, 2012 by all about autism

Did you know that 50% of children with ASD have attempted to wander or run off at least once after the age of four? This statistic is shocking but very real. Truth be told, Ryan and I are a part … Continue reading →

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“I see you, as a classmate, as an equal, as a friend. Do you see me?”

Posted on October 11, 2012 by all about autism

Best Buddies International came to Erie last night. Dorian Smith, director of Best Buddies PA, and Ryan Christy, chair of the Pittsburgh Best Buddies Advisory Board, discussed with us how we as a community could become a Best Buddies chapter. 

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e-Buddies Creates Lasting Friendships

Posted on October 8, 2012 by all about autism

Happy Anniversary to Ryan and his e-Buddy Victoria!  Ryan became involved with the e-Buddies program, sponsored by Best Buddies, just over a year ago.  At the time, I was investigating the Best Buddies program and learned that there wasn’t a … Continue reading →

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Posted on October 4, 2012 by all about autism

In Tuesday’s blog I wrote about my son Ryan’s Workforce Training Program at the Barber National Institute as the first step on his journey to employment.  For persons with disabilities, this journey is challenging.  We have included persons with disabilities … Continue reading →

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New Dreams for My Son

Posted on October 2, 2012 by all about autism

When I learned that my son Ryan was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, many things changed. I now had a better understanding of some of the behaviors that he had exhibited prior to the diagnosis. He enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Grow Up Great Continues Promoting Early Childhood Education

Posted on September 27, 2012 by all about autism

I’m traveling to Cleveland today to participate in the Grow Up Great Advisory Council meeting.  The Advisory Council is comprised of respected leaders within the early childhood field and provides strategic guidance to PNC on this project. Grow Up Great … Continue reading →

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New Technology from Autism Speaks

Posted on September 25, 2012 by all about autism

I’m excited to see that Autism Speaks has launched a new Autism and Technology page. At the Barber National Institute, we have seen the impact that the effective use of technology can have for our children and adults with autism. … Continue reading →

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Advocacy for Autism

Posted on September 20, 2012 by all about autism

In Tuesday’s blog, I talked about how critical it was for each of us to contact our local legislators, the Governor and the Secretary of Public Welfare and voice our concern about the reclassification of Erie County from urban to … Continue reading →

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Impact of Reclassification in Erie County

Posted on September 18, 2012 by all about autism

Many of you have contacted me since news of the reclassification of Erie County was announced to express your concern and ask what you can do. I wanted to pass along today’s (September 18) editorial in the Erie Times-News as … Continue reading →

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