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We at the Elizabeth Lee Black School and the Barber National Institute strongly believe that Art plays a crucial role in shaping learning experiences for children with special needs.  Some of the ways in which the arts positively impact our students … Continue reading →

For this week’s blog, I have invited Cecelia Hollands, the Director of Clinical Programming for Barber Behavioral Health (BBH), to discuss the ways BBH is helping shape the future of care and resources available to children with autism and their … Continue reading →

Occupational therapists are skilled healthcare professionals who promote wellbeing, make performing daily tasks safer and more enjoyable, and help those they serve participate in a wide range of activities. For the occupational therapists working at the Elizabeth Lee Black School, … Continue reading →

Yesterday was Autism Awareness Day, observed annually to spread awareness about autism and eliminate the stigma associated with the autism spectrum disorder. The theme of the 2024 World Autism Day is Empowering Autistic Voices. This theme aims to provide greater … Continue reading →

I recently saw a headline in the Epoch Times, which read “A new type of autism threatens American children” and I immediately thought, that is interesting.  Something new in the research?  So, I decided to review the article and see … Continue reading →

I meant to post this blog entry the week of March 4 during Read Across Ameria Week, but I was working to re-establish the website domain. Thank you for your patience during this time! Read Across America Week, which was … Continue reading →

Are you reading to a child this week? Read Across America Week, celebrated from March 2 to 6, is dedicated to promoting reading and educating people about its benefits, especially among children and young adults. We began the Read Across America … Continue reading →

Many factors play into whether a student is successful in school. It is difficult if not impossible for a student who misses school to be successful as  teaching and learning continues  daily.   So, we are experiencing a national problem: chronic … Continue reading →

There is an increased number of students enrolled in special education programs. I thought about the reasons behind this trend.  Some data from the 21-22 school year found that 7.3 million students, or 14.7 % of all public-school students, are … Continue reading →

I often share the significant research in the past year in the field of autism, but I decided today to focus on Education studies this past year. 2023 saw the U.S. surgeon general issue warnings about the dangers of the use of social media for … Continue reading →