Tag Archives: special needs

Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2014 by all about autism

Fun Facts about Valentine’s Day Did you know … ELBS students at the 2014 Valentine’s Day Dance The oldest surviving love poem was written on a clay tablet from the times of the Sumerians around 3500 BC. Not much is … Continue reading →

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Calling All Friends – It’s Make A Friend Day!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by all about autism

“It’s hard to make friends when you’re different,” says AJ Starr. As we acknowledge today as “Make A Friend Day” I sadly report that too few children with disabilities have friends.  However, we know that typical children who regularly interact … Continue reading →

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Why Reading To Your Child So Important

Posted on February 6, 2014 by all about autism

Do you think reading is fun?  I do!  Growing up I was not the athlete, but I definitely was the reader.  Whenever I had the opportunity you would see me sitting in an overstuffed chair reading a book. One of … 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

Video Games – Good, Bad or Both?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by all about autism

Today I hope to summarize some of the good and bad effects of video games according to the latest in research. Yes, video games can be highly rewarding, stimulating and motivating activities.  We know that video games change our brains … Continue reading →

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What can I do to help my child go to sleep at night?  How can I help my child sleep through the night? These are two questions I’ve asked on numerous occasions and are two of the most common questions of … Continue reading →

Posted on January 28, 2014 by all about autism | 9 Comments

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” ~ Nelson Mandela. Did you know that at risk children who don’t receive a quality early education are: 25% more likely to drop out of school … Continue reading →

Posted on January 23, 2014 by all about autism | 5 Comments

Have you been walking your way to health?  This week is Healthy Weight Week.   Unfortunately, obesity is more prevalent in people with disabilities than people without disabilities.  Obesity rates for children with disabilities are approximately 38% higher than children without disabilities.  … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2014 by all about autism | Leave a comment

How Will You Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by all about autism

As we look to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day on Monday, I see how far we have come since the first school where children with disabilities was established in 1817.  Our accomplishments have been many, yet we continue to … Continue reading →

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Families attend an autism-friendly performance on April 29, 2012 in this photo released by the Theatre Development Fund. With an increasing number of children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, more organizations are acknowledging the need to offer an adaptive program for … Continue reading →

Posted on January 15, 2014 by all about autism | Leave a comment