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July 4th …with a Twist

Posted on July 2, 2013 by all about autism

I love fireworks! When Ryan was three, I was so excited to take him to his first fireworks display. The first blast erupted spraying the sky in magical colors that glowed in radiant hues and then… Ryan began screaming. We … Continue reading →

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Are ALL Children Really Included?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by all about autism

Do you remember being in school when you and your classmates would gather in the gym for the annual class photo?  I remember all of mine (some dreaded, some not) and my son’s. This tradition of capturing the class photo continues … Continue reading →

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Arts and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Posted on June 20, 2013 by all about autism

ArtsErie offered “Teaching Arts to Students with ASD” yesterday at the Barber National Institute in Erie, PA. The workshop was sponsored by the Very Special Arts (VSA) and the Kennedy Center Institute. Two of our staff, Ann Ellison, MA, BCBA … Continue reading →

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Erie, Pa: On the Cutting Edge of Research in Autism

Posted on June 18, 2013 by all about autism

I opened my Autism Spectrum Quarterly journal to see an article in the research news Yes, this is a topic similar to the research that we started conducting at the Barber National Institute in April 2012 with Dr. Josh Diehl … Continue reading →

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Autism from a Father’s Point of View

Posted on June 16, 2013 by all about autism

In honor of Father’s Day I would like to share with you a beautiful poem by a Dad with a child with autism. http://bit.ly/13H6EwB

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Coming Soon! Katie Couric Talking Autism on Twitter

Posted on May 23, 2013 by all about autism

Technology has drastically changed the conversation of autism, hasn’t it?  Social media outlets such as blogs, Facebook and Twitter provide and instant connection and communication within the vast ASD community.  I must admit, I’m still learning how to keep up … Continue reading →

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DSM 5: What’s the Big Deal?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by all about autism

It’s May 2013 and my copy of the DSM 5 is arriving this week. I remember the feeling of apprehension begin to circulate in conversations regarding the proposed revision to Autistic Disorder.  Questions swirled: “How would the change impact children … Continue reading →

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Inside the World of a Communication: The Human Connection

Posted on May 14, 2013 by all about autism

Helen Keller once noted that of all of her impairments, she was perhaps troubled most by her lack of speech and hearing.  She elaborated that while blindness separated her from things, her lack of speech and hearing separated her from … Continue reading →

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If You Could do One Thing to Make a Difference in the Life of a Child, Make it this One

Posted on April 30, 2013 by all about autism

The one thing that makes a difference in the life of a child born into poverty is the opportunity to succeed. How do you provide a child with this opportunity? Through quality early childhood programs. Too many families lack the … Continue reading →

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8 Tips for Successful Holidays or Events for Kids on the Spectrum

Posted on March 28, 2013 by all about autism

Holidays and family events are a joy and a stress in many families for both parents and children. If you have a child with special needs, these celebrations can become challenging. In a previous blog I offered some tips to … Continue reading →

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