Tag Archives: special needs

Ladies Only Luncheon

Posted on November 21, 2013 by all about autism

I can’t believe it’s November already and we’re heading into our 11th Ladies Only Luncheon. It seems like it was only yesterday when a parent, Amy Borden, came to me with a project that she had chaired at her daughter’s … Continue reading →

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The Journey to Employment: Celebrating NDEAM

Posted on October 24, 2013 by all about autism

Mike Shultz, a former early intervention student, who attended preschool at ELBS, went on to graduate from Central High and has been employed at Plastek for one year recently shared his journey to employment.  A dream come true! He is … Continue reading →

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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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The Search for Avonte

Posted on October 18, 2013 by all about autism

The disappearance of young Avonte Oquendo in New York City (NYC) reminds me again of this critical issue for many, many parents of children with autism and developmental disabilities. I recall Ryan’s most serious incident when he wandered off as … Continue reading →

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Artistic Adventures in Digital Media for Autism and Special Needs

Posted on October 11, 2013 by all about autism

Jude Shingle returns as our Artist in Residence for the ArtsErie Long Term Artist in Residency. This time the mission is bigger. He is up for the challenge and we are excited! An Artist in Residency program positions artists outside … 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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Best Buddies: A Student’s View

Posted on August 6, 2013 by all about autism

I had the privilege to chat with Joe about his experience at the Best Buddies Leadership conference and couldn’t wait to share my interview with him. I hope you are as encouraged by him as I am. How was the conference? … Continue reading →

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The 7 Minute Difference

Posted on August 1, 2013 by all about autism

Did you know that over the next decade, more than 500,000 persons with autism will become adults? And, did you know that 80% of adults with autism younger than 30 years of age reside at home? Talk to any parent/caregiver … Continue reading →

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Transition Services: Moving to Multiply

Posted on July 16, 2013 by all about autism

The stories on research, education and support related to children with autism seem to appear daily. Awareness is growing, and so are the children. Approximately 50,000 individuals with ASD turn 18 each year in the United States. What happens when … Continue reading →

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Anything is possible!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by all about autism

Ryan loves running! I remember his first race as little boy wondering “Is it possible for him to finish?” I wasn’t quite sure he’d cross the finish line, but he did, and I was there to greet him as he … Continue reading →

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