Tag Archives: aspergers

Teaching Kindness

Posted on February 10, 2015 by all about autism

This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week. As I thought about the topic, I began to consider how kindness is taught. The rampant problem of bullying in our schools underlies a deeper issue – are we teaching our children … 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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Big Leap in Numbers: What Does It Mean?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by all about autism

In May of 2013, the American Psychiatric Association announced changes in DSM-IV. “Intellectual developmental disorder” replaced the term “mental retardation,” and the diagnosis for intellectual disability placed less emphasis on a person’s IQ score and greater consideration on clinical assessment. … Continue reading →

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ELBS Recognized for Innovative Use of Technology

Posted on January 15, 2015 by all about autism

Yesterday, we received some great news! The Elizabeth Lee Black School at the Barber National Institute has received the “Award for Leadership and Innovation in Special Education” from the National Association of Private Schools (NAPSEC). NAPSEC, headquartered in Washington, DC, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 6, 2015 by all about autism

Last week, I decided to tackle the four boxes of paperwork that had been relegated to a corner of my office since my file cabinet fell apart. I, like many moms, saved Ryan’s papers, reports, classroom assignments, and report cards … Continue reading →

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Friendship Abounds at Connections Camp

Posted on May 13, 2014 by all about autism

“My child was not successful at the local summer day camps. What can you offer me?” Fourteen years ago a small group of parents of children with high functioning autism/Asperger’s approached me and asked me to help them find a … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Three Ground Breaking Developments in Autism Research on World Autism Day

Posted on April 2, 2014 by all about autism

I wrote an op-ed piece for the Erie News Times and I wanted to share it with you. As communities around the globe prepare to celebrate World Autism Day, we look back on a year that has been unprecedented in … Continue reading →

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Autism Research: 2 Studies You May Have Missed

Posted on November 12, 2013 by all about autism

Research reveals how new eye-tracking technology for infants and medication for teenagers makes a difference in the diagnosis and treatment of autism A new study, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, asked the question “Does how long an infant spend … Continue reading →

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A Safe and Spooktacular Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2013 by all about autism

Halloween is all about dressing up as scary, ghoulish, funny characters, knocking on the doors of neighbors and friends, collecting treats and relishing in the fun. However, for many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), this can be a difficult … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: All About Autism Introduces Revised Resources

Posted on October 22, 2013 by all about autism

Fall brings a change in season. It’s often a time to clean, organize the garage and reorganize our wardrobe as we prepare for the winter season. In the same spirit, I decided to revisit and update important resources for those … Continue reading →