Tag Archives: asd

7 Tips for Successful Trick-or-Treating

Posted on October 25, 2012 by all about autism

It’s a sunny, warm Thursday in Erie today. Looking out the window, one would guess that the Fourth of July, not Halloween, is approaching.  However, as I walk though the school I’m reminded that this is October. Our school is … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Word

Posted on October 23, 2012 by all about autism

Have you ever used the word “retarded” to describe a child or an adult that you know? Have you ever heard someone else use it as slang in conversation? When I was teaching in the 80s, special education was thought … Continue reading →

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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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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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Effects of Autism on Development

Posted on September 13, 2012 by all about autism

Dr. Joseph Barber presented a great seminar last evening on “Regulation, Reactivity, and Flexibility in Autism Spectrum Disorder,” where he discussed the effects of autism on a child’s developmental stages and progression. He provided information that would be most helpful … Continue reading →

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Set the Bar High for all Children

Posted on August 9, 2012 by all about autism

I had the privilege of attending PNC Day at Chautauqua this week.  Our two speakers were Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League, and Mike Slive, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, with Luke Russert, NBC News correspondent as moderator.  … Continue reading →

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Safety Measures for a Wandering Child

Posted on August 7, 2012 by all about autism

Every mother’s greatest fear:  You look up and your child is gone!  Perhaps your child decided to go sit down, or he may be deliberately running off, or he is simply wandering.  In any case, you are in a panic … Continue reading →

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New App for Kids with Autism

Posted on August 2, 2012 by all about autism

I had an opportunity this winter to attend a presentation by Interbots.  Founded in 2005, Interbots is a spin-off of the Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center.  The company specializes in the design and construction of custom interactive characters, both … Continue reading →

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PSU Holds Autism Conference

Posted on July 31, 2012 by all about autism

I was in Penn State yesterday attending the National Autism Conference sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.  I’m going to share with you today a few thoughts from the discussions. Janet Twyman, PhD, professor of pediatrics at the University … Continue reading →

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