Lori Shayew: We must shift our views about Autism
byby Debra Muzikar “I remember the time I shifted my own viewpoint about autism,” Lori Shayew says. “It was in 1994. I was working…
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Linda and her son Brent Anderson celebrate the humor in autism
byBy Debra Muzikar Brent Anderson, like many on the spectrum, has a literal mind. Is that funny? Yes, it can be. I talked to…
Autism Whisperer James McCue Speaks to Souls
byby 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
byby 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
byby Debra Muzikar I was delighted to receive a complementary copy for review in the mail of the Second Edition of “The Special Artist’s…
Monarch Center for Autism for Teens and Young Adults Helps Students Learn to Fly
byBy Debra Hosseini The first thing we notice when Kevin comes home to visit after two months at the Monarch Center for Autism is…
Spirit, Interdependence, and Connections at the Fred Conference
byby Debra Hosseini Yesterday and today I had the honor of attending the FRED Conference which focuses on homes and jobs for special needs…
On the Spectrum Bill Wong: An Occupational Therapist with a Heart
byBy Debra Hosseini Bill Wong, raised in Hong Kong, didn’t speak until he was almost three. He had restricted and repetitive behavior. His pediatrician…