Autism Whisperer James McCue Speaks to Souls
by Debra Muzikar We’ve all heard of horse whisperers, people who have an unusual affinity to communicate with horses. Over the last several years,…
Neurodiversity in the Classroom by Thomas Armstrong: A must read for teachers
by Debra Muzikar With Back-to-School upon us, it’s the appropriate time to review a wonderful book by Dr. Thomas Armstrong, Neurodiversity in the Classroom:…
Engaging Art Activities: The Special Artist’s Handbook
by Debra Muzikar I was delighted to receive a complementary copy for review in the mail of the Second Edition of “The Special Artist’s…
An Open Letter to Li Chin and Peter Rodger from the Depths of the Heart of a Mother
by Nancy Lea Speer Tragedy – an event in which an individual or group of individuals, as a consequence of a deadly flaw or…
Monarch Center for Autism for Teens and Young Adults Helps Students Learn to Fly
By Debra Hosseini The first thing we notice when Kevin comes home to visit after two months at the Monarch Center for Autism is…
The Art of Believing: Self-Advocates need to Believe in Themselves
Making Big and Little Goals Come True – Part 1 By Keri Bowers Today I met with a group of adult self-advocates to share…
Autism Acceptance Month and The Golden Rule of Autism
by Debra Hosseini April has been designated as the month to contemplate autism. There is a growing movement among people who are knowledgeable about…
Spirit, Interdependence, and Connections at the Fred Conference
by Debra Hosseini Yesterday and today I had the honor of attending the FRED Conference which focuses on homes and jobs for special needs…