The Fitness Friendly Classroom
The Fitness Friendly Classroom You have no more excuses. There will be no more “We don’t have the budget for Physical Education” or “Most of the kids with autism don’t...
Sept/Oct 2010
GFCF Baking & Cooking Tips
GFCF Baking & Cooking Tips Today there are more ready-made mixes and ready-made products than there ever were before. Many stores seem to be carrying decent amounts of GFCF foods...
What Do I Do with My Child Once They Graduate High School?
Question: I am often asked by my couples: “What do I do with my child once they graduate High School? Why does their IEP have them graduating with the rest...
The Scary Truth about Halloween Candy
Which do you think has the most chemicals in it – your local hardware store or your child’s bag of Halloween candy? The answer may surprise you! “Most Halloween candy...
The Delicate Balance between Expectation and Acceptance
The Delicate Balance between Expectation and Acceptance My two roles, that of teacher and that of parent, have become so entwined with each other, that even I cannot tell where...
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 marked the one year anniversary of the passing of the visionary Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics founder, Best Buddies supporter, and champion of all people with...
Life Changing Shoelaces
Life Changing Shoelaces Rarely does something as simple as a shoelace have the potential to make such a huge impact on every household in America and, possibly, the world. Yet,...
Tick, Tock… Time’s Up!
Time’s Up! As parents and educators, we constantly find ourselves running out of time to do the things we want. Or so we believe… Do we really run out of...
My Little Nemo
We are often the main attraction in a new place. Our son is like the little fish, Nemo. He has one fin (right forearm) shorter than the other. It’s not...
Getting Ahead of the Game: Changing Behavior and Family Life
Changing Behavior and Family Life Amy was five years old, an only child living with both parents. Although Amy had some wonderful strengths, moments of thoughtfulness and calm only punctuated...