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Distraction Verses Obsession in Children with Autism
I spent last week pondering these two ideas. Why? Well, here’s the set up: My son is currently obsessed with Pokemon. It started last spring when a buddy got him into it. They play it together now, and it’s pretty much all my son plays these days. Not only plays, but talks about. And, thinks…
Kindergarten Dilemma: Held Back or Youngest in the Class?
As I limp toward the finish line of summer vacation, I start to cycle through thoughts of my kids being the youngest in their respective classes. And wonder what, if anything, I should do about it.
Paul Walker’s Brothers Will Shoot His Final Action Scenes
In the terrible aftermath of Paul Walker’s death last November, one of the questions that no one wanted to ask was how the tragedy would affect the “Fast and Furious” franchise he helped to build. The actor was on a Thanksgiving hiatus from shooting “Fast & Furious 7” when he passed away in a car accident, and had already filmed most of his role in the movie.Universal put the production on hold to allow …
How to Help Your Autistic Child in the Classroom
Over the years, my sons aides and teachers have worked together with us to help my son try to stay in the classroom. He is in an inclusion classroom, but sometimes struggles with the environment. What are some ways to help a child remain inside the classroom?
Indecent Exposure: My High School Dress Code Infraction
When I was in high school in the late 80s, we had a strict dress code that included no shorts, no skirts shorter than your fingertips when your arms were extended straight down, no hats, no halter tops, and if I am not mistaken, no tank tops. Any student that did not abide by these dress codes set forth by the school was sent home immediately.