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In Memory of Lorna Wing – A Pioneer in Autism Research

Posted on June 17, 2014 by all about autism

“Her life was a gift for people with autism across the world. She has left a huge legacy behind” ~ Patricia Howlin Lorna Wing, one of the pioneers of autism research, passed away June 6th.  She worked at the Institute … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Father’s Lessons

Posted on June 12, 2014 by all about autism

As we approach Father’s Day I think back to my father who passed away 40 years ago. No matter how many years go by each of us has very special memories of our dad.  For me I think how my … Continue reading →

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In a study published yesterday in the JAMA Pediatrics journal, we learned that autism is one of the costliest disabilities: $2.4 million across the lifespan if the person also has intellectual disabilities. Not surprising is that 79% of that cost … Continue reading →

Posted on June 10, 2014 by all about autism | Leave a comment

The sun is shining on our students who are graduating this evening from the Elizabeth Lee Black School. I’ve know some of the children since they began as infants in our Early Intervention Program. I met others when they turned … Continue reading →

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

Our children are excited as they approach their final countdown to summer vacation. We as parents have probably been planning our children’s vacation schedule since the beginning of April.  I know I always did.  Summer is a time when we … Continue reading →

Posted on June 2, 2014 by all about autism | Leave a comment

It was 1990 and David Householder of the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church recommended to Dr. V.C. George that he come to Erie for on-the-job training at the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center. At that time he was a manager of … Continue reading →

Posted on May 29, 2014 by all about autism | Leave a comment

Break the Stigma!

Posted on May 27, 2014 by all about autism

As we focus on May as Mental Health Awareness Month, we know that there is a great deal of misunderstanding about mental illness. Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have a mental health condition are common.  Although 1 … Continue reading →

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Bridging The Digital Divide

Posted on May 23, 2014 by all about autism

I was fortunate to attend Tuesday’s “Bridging the Digital Divide: A Forum on Using Technology in Early Childhood Education” sponsored by the RAND Corporation and PNC Grow Up Great. This was an excellent opportunity to hear from education experts and … Continue reading →

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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month – Celebrate The SLP in Your Life Today!

Posted on May 20, 2014 by all about autism

Since May is Better Speech and Hearing month I thought it would be fun to pose some questions to our Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) and share their responses with you. Our talented SLP team includes Alicia Anthony, Amy Moczulski, Danielle … Continue reading →

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A Year of Music

Posted on May 15, 2014 by all about autism

As I think back over the 2013-14 school year it has been a year of “music.” Monthly visits with Steve Weiser and the Erie Chamber Orchestra featured 11 hands-on events, concerts and activities. The children enjoyed the brass quintet and … Continue reading →

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