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How Do Thirty Million Words Affect Your Child?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by all about autism

Did you know that by age 4 children living in poverty had heard 30 million fewer words than their counterparts in more advantaged families? This finding led Dana Suskind, M.D. to establish the “Thirty Million Words” Initiative to close the … Continue reading →

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Preschool and the Economy: What’s the Impact on the Future?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by all about autism

“Third grade reading levels and absenteeism predict, with 90% accuracy, high school drop-out rate.” I was startled by this statistic as I sat listening to the details at the Investing in Kids: Can Early Childhood Education Be an Economic Development? conference … 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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PNC Promotes Early Education

Posted on September 4, 2012 by all about autism

In a previous blog, I discussed the critical importance of quality early childhood education for our young children. As we transition from summer to a new school year, I want to bring to your attention the leadership role PNC, one … Continue reading →