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Rural vs. Urban Rountable

Posted on December 13, 2012 by all about autism

Winston Churchill said, “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” Tanya Teglo said this today as she spoke during the PA Senate roundtable at the Barber … Continue reading →

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Autism-Friendly Santa: A Huge Success!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by all about autism

On Friday I wrote about our upcoming autism-friendly Santa event. Over 150 children and their families participated. You can check out the coverage from a Jet 24, a local news station at http://bit.ly/R1qAYr. I’m so pleased that I can be … Continue reading →

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A Visit with Santa

Posted on November 30, 2012 by all about autism

In 2011, Susie was a 13-year-old student enrolled at the Elizabeth Lee Black School at the Barber National Institute in Erie, PA. One winter day, while chatting with her mom about the school holiday events, she mentioned that Susie had … Continue reading →

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Voting: All People Have a Voice

Posted on November 6, 2012 by all about autism

It’s Election Day!  Whether Democrat, Republican or Independent, it’s a day when our voices get to be heard as we vote in local and national races.  Ryan and I decided to vote early today with hopes of avoiding the crowds … Continue reading →

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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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“I see you, as a classmate, as an equal, as a friend. Do you see me?”

Posted on October 11, 2012 by all about autism

Best Buddies International came to Erie last night. Dorian Smith, director of Best Buddies PA, and Ryan Christy, chair of the Pittsburgh Best Buddies Advisory Board, discussed with us how we as a community could become a Best Buddies chapter. 

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Erie County Reclassification

Posted on September 14, 2012 by all about autism

It’s time to act now. The Erie region has been reclassified by Governor Tom Corbett and the Department of Public Welfare from urban to rural. What does this mean? This change in classification equals a 7% cutback in funding for … 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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First Day of School at the Elizabeth Lee Black School

Posted on August 28, 2012 by all about autism

Yesterday was the start of the 2012-2013 school year!  I’m not sure who was more excited – the faculty, the children, or me.  So, I thought that today I would provide you with an update on the Elizabeth Lee Black … Continue reading →

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