Tag Archives: education

Do You Know BrainSTEPS?

Posted on March 31, 2015 by all about autism

Today’s guest blogger is Cindy Priester, OTR/L, MS. Cindy is the Educational Program Coordinator at the Elizabeth Lee Black School. She was an OT for 31 years at BNI before accepting the coordinator position. She currently volunteers as a team … 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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Robin Williams – A Legendary Actor

Posted on August 12, 2014 by all about autism

  Today we mourn the loss of a celebrated artist, comedian, and actor.  I first got to know Robin Williams through Mork & Mindy, a TV show that had you laughing nonstop for 30 minutes.  I enjoyed the show so … Continue reading →

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How Are You Celebrating Read Across America?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by all about autism

Which American writer has had the greatest impact on children’s literature?  His birthday, March 2nd, is the date that is annually designated as Read Across America day.  Yes, you’re right – it is Dr. Seuss! As we began planning Dr. … Continue reading →

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Do you know what today is?  It’s the third annual Digital Learning Day!  So get out your iPads, mobile devices and laptops and get ready to celebrate. Digital Learning Day (DL Day) is a nationwide celebration of innovative teachers and … Continue reading →

Posted on February 5, 2014 by all about autism | Leave a comment

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 →

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Our Students Get Giving

Posted on October 15, 2013 by all about autism

Emma – “Collecting pennies made me happy.” Jimmy N. – “Perfect. Counting money made me feel good. I’d like to do it again.” Kayla – Smiling she said “It felt good.” Jimmy S. – “Great. It was a pretty good … Continue reading →

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Celebrating: One Woman’s Dream

Posted on September 19, 2013 by all about autism

A dream can be as individual as a fingerprint or as universal as a common prayer. For parents of a child with developmental disabilities, the dream may be for a child to speak or to walk. For an adult with … Continue reading →

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“To Infinity….and Beyond!”

Posted on September 3, 2013 by all about autism

The excitement of a new school year is palpable! Welcome signs drape the walls, the smell of fresh paint in the air, new lesson plans and goals.There is so much to look forward to including how technology will advance learning … 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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