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National Teacher Day!

Posted on May 5, 2015 by all about autism

The first week of May is full of moments created to celebrate and appreciate the wonderful people in our lives – teachers, nurses, therapists, paraeducators, behavior specialists and many, many support personnel. This year, National Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Week of the Young Child

Posted on April 14, 2015 by all about autism

This week is the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This week was created in 1971 in order to focus the public’s attention to the early … Continue reading →

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How To Get Involved This April

Posted on April 2, 2015 by all about autism

April is Autism Awareness Month! In honor of that, there are several great events going on in our community. Since it can be hard to keep up, I’ve created a timeline below for families to reference during this fun-filled month. … Continue reading →

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Proposed PA Budget Includes Increases for Education

Posted on March 5, 2015 by all about autism

Yesterday, Governor Tom Wolf proposed his plan for PA State spending for fiscal year 2015-16. I was pleased to see that he is including some significant new investments in education, both for early learning as well as K-12. Some of … Continue reading →

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Spread the Word to End the Word

Posted on March 3, 2015 by all about autism

This Wednesday is “Spread the Word to End the Word.” Started as a simple website by the Special Olympics in 2008, this grew to a nationwide campaign involving schools and universities across our county, all with the goal of ending … Continue reading →

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World Thinking Day

Posted on February 20, 2015 by all about autism

Did you know that Sunday is World Thinking Day? Girl Scouts throughout the world created this day to participate in activities and projects that center around an annual theme. This year’s theme of “creating peace through partnerships” is inspired by … Continue reading →

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Presidents and Americans with Disabilities

Posted on February 17, 2015 by all about autism

In honor of President’s Day, I decided to reflect on some of the Presidents who played a significant role in improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. Up until the 60s, most families were ashamed to admit that … Continue reading →

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In the Public Eye

Posted on February 5, 2015 by all about autism

I began reading Fully Alive: Discovering What Matters Most, by Timothy Shriver this week. Although I was generally familiar with the story of Rosemary Kennedy, I was not aware of how much she inspired her family to devote their careers … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Literacy!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by all about autism

January is a big month for literacy awareness. All month long, we celebrate National Book Blitz Month. If you’re like me, your reaction to this was similar to: Great! What’s that? After some digging, I learned that NBB was created … Continue reading →

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Being a Fighter for Civil Rights

Posted on January 20, 2015 by all about autism

In doing some research on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I discovered a quote that I haven’t read before but is great advice for all of us. “Whatever career you may choose for yourself – doctor, lawyer, teacher – let … Continue reading →