Effective inclusion requires cooperation, communication, flexibility and creativity
During recess I’d park my car and watch the kids play. My heart would go out to Kevin who I observed standing alone by…
11-year old Kelly shares her positive feelings about being autistic
“My autism is that I have a good memory, I remember dates and people’s birthdays. I started to sing before I started to talk,…
Is autism contagious? Questions students ask.
by Debra Muzikar “Does Kevin know he’s autistic?” Keri Bowers asked me eleven years ago. “Kevin is nine years old,” I said. “I don’t…
What Brandon and Amalia teach us about love, honesty and parenting a special needs child
“The way we look at our children and their limitations is precisely the way they will feel about themselves. We set the examples, and…
Life – the new educational curriculum
by Dawn Marquette, guest blogger Is your child isolated? Are they spending time doing math worksheets and learning state capitals? Are they getting teased…
The power of visioning
by Debra Muzikar Last year while attending a College Success class at Santa Barbara City College, Kevin was taught success equals vision plus action….
Young artist Joel Anderson wants to end segregation for disabilities
by Debra Muzikar One of the wonderful things about moving to Fallbrook is my friendship with Joel and his mom Sandi. Joel is not…
Jane Strauss speaks to passing – denying one’s identity and the damage it does
I often wonder how children brought up with the emphasis on fitting in even survive, why they are not crushed by the weight of…