Real Life with Eustacia Cutler
Eustacia Cutler Mother of four children. Her oldest child is Temple Grandin, who has become a successful person with autism in the world today. Of all the incredible people I’ve...
Special Needs
Ipad Usage in the Special Needs Pre-School Classroom
Ipad Usage in the Special Needs Pre-School Classroom I do not own a cell phone. I prefer to tackle long division, and look in the newspaper to find where a...
Power of Prevention: Heading Off Difficult Behavior
In the past, children’s challenging behavior was typically addressed with consequences (usually punishment) imposed after the problem behavior occurred. Parents, teachers, and other people supporting children with special needs are now...
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Emily
Emily is a 5 1/2 year old with multiple labels. She is non-verbal, but, has her own unique way of communicating with eye gazing, facial expressions and body motions. Many...
The Present
I was walking across the yard today with Seth, as I have done so many times before, after getting him off of the bus. We were strolling more than walking,...
Art from the heart! Meet the Artist Angie
Angie Hometown: Brandon, Mississippi Angie is full of Love: Love of Hanna Montana, the Jonas Brothers, High School Musical and anything Disney. She loves to sing and dance. And she...
Thanksgiving: Less Barriers, Love’s Bounty
Thanksgiving: Less Barriers, Love’s Bounty Thanksgiving brings up images of family gathered around juicy turkeys, full platters of mashed potatoes and a tidal wave of other delectable dishes. A disability...
Tips for Photographing Kids with Special Needs
Rather than striving to achieve the ideal pose and smile, try to
Kylie Gotzfried “Everyday Hero”
I would like to nominate my granddaughter, Kylie Gotzfried, to be recognized as my everyday hero. Kylie is my only granddaughter and she is 4 months younger than my Alyssa....
Life Is Lived in the Moments!
Life Is Lived in the Moments! Example to Entire School My son was given a very important speaking part in the end-of-the-year musical at his elementary school this year. About...
