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Overcome that Obstacle (even with sand in your shoes)

Posted on September 12, 2013 by all about autism

It was cool brisk Saturday morning. Sand had already seeped into my shoes as I walked between the registration table and starting line taking in the view. The course was set, volunteers prepared and contestants ready to compete. Excitement penetrated … Continue reading →

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Under the Sea

Posted on September 10, 2013 by all about autism

Last week one of the teachers used the “ocean” as the classroom learning theme. The students’ were exploring the ocean and when I heard about this I couldn’t wait to talk to them about what they were learning. As I … Continue reading →

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Robots & Autism: What’s the impact? What’s the future?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by all about autism

A few years ago I was relaxing at home reading the latest edition of the Notre Dame Alumni magazine. I came across an article written by Dr. Joshua Diehl, Assistant Professor of Psychology, on his robot research and I was … Continue reading →

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First Day of School: What Do You Remember?

Posted on August 27, 2013 by all about autism

Fading tans and falling temperatures mean it’s that time of year again. As hard as it is to say goodbye to summer and get back to school, there are also quite a lot of memories associated with embarking on a … Continue reading →

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Dear Great Teachers…

Posted on August 22, 2013 by all about autism

It’s that time of year. Our school children are being sent into the hands of someone else to be cared for, fed, bandaged when injured and instructed. They are handed over entirely. It is not a parent, a grandparent, a … Continue reading →

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Best Buddies: A Student’s View

Posted on August 6, 2013 by all about autism

I had the privilege to chat with Joe about his experience at the Best Buddies Leadership conference and couldn’t wait to share my interview with him. I hope you are as encouraged by him as I am. How was the conference? … Continue reading →

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The 7 Minute Difference

Posted on August 1, 2013 by all about autism

Did you know that over the next decade, more than 500,000 persons with autism will become adults? And, did you know that 80% of adults with autism younger than 30 years of age reside at home? Talk to any parent/caregiver … Continue reading →

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Autism & The DSM-5: Doorstop or Diagnostic Tool?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by all about autism

The definition of autism has evolved over the years. I remember teaching (many years ago) when children who are now considered on the spectrum were diagnosed as “mentally retarded with autistic tendencies”. Then DSM-IV was published in 1994, and we … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful Thursday Ideas

Posted on July 18, 2013 by all about autism

Between June and September kids can have approximately 82 days of summer vacation. How do you fill all those days? In many of my blogs I talk about keeping a schedule during holidays, vacations, and especially, during the summer. It … Continue reading →

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Transition Services: Moving to Multiply

Posted on July 16, 2013 by all about autism

The stories on research, education and support related to children with autism seem to appear daily. Awareness is growing, and so are the children. Approximately 50,000 individuals with ASD turn 18 each year in the United States. What happens when … Continue reading →