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Socialization is Becoming Lost

I took Ava to a birthday party today. Her two friends, a set of twin boys, turned 2. They are the cutest little guys -- I just want to squeeze them every time I see them. Both are so smart, and so loving. And they d…
Surfers Healing 2011: What a Difference

Surfers Healing 2011 in Virginia Beach, did not disappoint. It was a beautifully sunny, warm, light breezy day. Perfect weather for surfing!
Fools Seldom Differ

I’m not a great fan of ‘teachable moments,’ or rather I am in theory, it’s just the practice that’s time consuming and such hard work.
Positive Social Reciprocity

Cedric, an 11-year old boy with a developmental disability, was restrained for refusing to sit in his chair. His teacher, instead of being willing to use Positive Support Strategies, opted for “compliance” a…
Martin Shares that he Threw a Fit

Martin told me all about the fit he threw on his field trip. His class visited Walmart to learn about buying things in stores. (I guess they also could have learned about oppressive wages and outrageous pricing tactics,…
The Difference of One Year

Today marks the one year anniversary of our son attending a therapeutic day school. A year ago, we were an emotional wreck. Our dreams of having our son mainstreamed at our neighborhood school had ended. And with th…
Integration: Why We Need It

When I stop to think about it, Cameron really does have quite the support network now. My wife and I do our best but now he also has his teachers and therapists helping and then there’s also family and friends…
10 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew

Here are 10 things every child with autism wishes you knew.
Gears are turning

Things are happening. Sentences are flowing, open-ended questions are being answered, I can see the gears turning in Ryan's head. Before I can tell you the next part, I have to introduce a new character. Ryan has a n…
"If I am Only For Myself What Am I"

If I am not for myself who will be for me; If I am only for myself what am I; If not now when?- Rabbi Hillel It is a Jewish tenet of faith to make the world in which we live a better place. It is called tikkun olam. D…